Sony Vaio Tap 11
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Average of 11 scores (from 18 reviews)
Reviews for the Sony Vaio Tap 11
Source: Pocket Lint

The Sony Vaio Tap 11 excels in many areas, while a few other low points rub off some of the appeal. On balance, though, Sony has got it broadly right. A better keyboard would earn it an extra half star, although it’s unlikely that would be possible without making a serious compromise on the highly attractive form factor and, we suspect, the price point was increase too. It may be a little bit big to use as a general purpose tablet, but if you’re happy to cart it around with that purpose in mind then you might be able to mentally shave off the £300 or so that you’ll be saving on a decent Android or iOS slate.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World

The VAIO Tap 11 is sexy enough to earn a look at its high points first. As I’ve already mentioned, Sony managed to stuff an impressive amount of computing prowess into this small frame, which is similar in size to letter paper and only four-tenths of an inch thick. Its 11.6-inch screen, with its resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, looks great and is very responsive to the touch. It has an 8MP camera on the back and a 2MP webcam above the display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Tech Advisor

The lightweight, slimline design of the Sony Vaio Tap 11 is undeniably attractive, and it's powerful enough to handle both entertainment and routine office work when it needs to. However, its modest battery life, and rather unappealing keyboard make it look a bit overpriced compared to rivals such as the Surface Pro 2 that come in well under £1000.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: IT Reviews

Mobile tablets and slate PCs seem to be everywhere these days, but few do much to distinguish themselves from the dozens of other black rectangles with touch screens on the market. The Sony VAIO Tap 11 might be the best looking tablet PC we've reviewed, but while the tablet is attractive, the performance leaves something to be desired.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag

While the Sony VAIO Tap 11 doesn't offer the best performance in the PC tablet category, it does have the distinction of being one of the thinnest, lightest tablets I've seen. Combine the lightweight design with fairly good battery life, and the VAIO Tap 11 proves to be both portable and stylish. While the Editors' Choice Microsoft Surface Pro offers better performance and battery life, the Sony VAIO Tap 11 does add some desirable features, like the digitizer pen, adjustable kickstand, and an excellent display. If performance isn't a priority, the Sony VAIO Tap 11 is worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar

Intel is still working on getting the right formula for its lower-powered chips, and that's very much clear in the Sony VAIO Tap 11. The dream of having a full Windows 8 PC in a truly iPad-like package is so close to being achieved here, but remains imperfect.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 40% performance: 60% features: 80% workmanship: 60%
Source: Slashgear

Sony expects the VAIO Tap 11 to hit store shelves in late-October, by which point Microsoft’s Surface Pro 2 will have just had time to begin filtering out to tableteers. Only time will tell how the two compare, but that’s something we’ll be looking at closely once we get to spend more time with the refreshed Surface.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2013
Source: Engadget

When we learned that the Tap 11 came standard with a Pentium processor and not a fourth-generation Core chip, we were forced to rewrite parts of this review: the review card and even the conclusion you're reading now. Had Sony started at $800 with a Core i5 or even Core i3 chip, it would be undercutting Microsoft in a big way, and giving people a very good reason to not buy the similar-looking Surface Pro 2.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2013
Source: Laptop Mag

The $1,099 Sony VAIO Tap 11 is a sleek and attractive Windows 8 tablet, but it has some limitations. On the plus side, the Haswell processor and zippy SSD provide plenty of oomph for running Windows 8 and desktop apps. Plus, the Tap 11 has a larger 11-inch screen than the 10.6-inch Surface Pro 2, offering excellent image quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PC Pro

Despite its flaws, the Tap 11 is a highly attractive Windows 8 tablet. Performance is ample, battery life is acceptable, and the combination of lightweight design and a proper active stylus works wonders. If you’re looking for a device that can flit between stylus-equipped tablet and laptop roles with ease, this isn’t it – only Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix manages to perform such a feat with any conviction – but if you can live with the limitations, this £999 tablet packs huge potential into a classy package.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Allround-PC.com

Positive: light and slim design; good storage capacities; keyboard included
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2014
Source: Netzwelt

Positive: outstanding concept; inaccurate realization; dull workmanship
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2013
Source: PC Lab.pl

Positive: High quality materials; very good display; good sound; quiet and efficient cooling system; stylus pen; long battery life. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/26/2014
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Thin; small tilting stand; good IPS display with wide viewing angles; good performance; Negative: Expensive; not good keyboard; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/17/2014
Source: Sohoa VN Express

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Hikaku

Positive: Relatively high performance; stylus pen. Negative: Relatively heavy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2013
Source: Notegear

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Notegear

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%
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Intel HD Graphics 5000:
ULV integrated GPU (GT3) with 40 EUs (no eDRAM) found on certain Haswell processors.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
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4210Y:
Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 1.9 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4200 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.11.60":
This screen diagoal is quite large for tablets but small for subnotebooks. Some convertibles are also represented with that size.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.0.8 kg:
This weight is typical for small tablets.
Sony: Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Japan. Sony is one of the leading manufacturers of electronics, video, communications, video game consoles, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its name is derived from sonus, the Latin word for sound. The company was founded 1946 with another name and renamed in 1958. Sony Corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group, which is engaged in business through its five operating segments—electronics, games, entertainment (motion pictures and music), financial services and other. Sony is a notebook manufacturer of medium size according international market shares.
From 2014, Sony has reduced the production of Vaio laptops and finally discontinued them. Sony is still present in the smartphone and tablet market, yet not among the Top 5 manufacturers.
71.36%: This rating is bad. Most notebooks are better rated. This is not a recommendation for purchase.
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