Sony Vaio Duo 11 SVD-1121 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 42 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

19
Average:

10
Bad:

8

Pros:

Superb 1080p IPS touchscreen.
Digital pen.
Compact and light.

Cons:

Keyboard is small.
No cover or included case for the always-exposed screen.

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Last revision on November 27, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Superb 1080p IPS touchscreen
Digital pen
Compact and light
Plenty of ports and wireless features
Excellent 1080p IPS screen
Powerful components
Backlit keyboard
Impressively slim
Windows 8
Intel Core i5-3317u processor and 128GB SSD

Reviewers Didn't Like

Keyboard is small
No cover or included case for the always-exposed screen
Keyboard isn’t great for extended typing
Brief battery life
Awkward design
Glitchy touch screen
The Duo's design misses the mark for use as a tablet and a laptop, feeling like too much of a compromise

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a slick-looking hybrid ultraportable that gives you solid performance and a full workday's worth of battery power. The 13.3?inch touch screen display delivers a crisp picture with brilliant colors but its viewing angle...

By PC Mag on July 15, 2013

Computers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and this year, we’ve certainly seen some interesting blends of the computer and tablet, pushing the hybrid to new levels of neat design. Sony’s Duo 11 makes the tablet and notebook into one device too,...

By Gadget Guy Australia on April 23, 2013

Sony's convertible notebook sacrifices good looks to deliver a much stabler touch experience. The Duo 11 uses a sliding mechanism to transform from tablet to laptop form, with the screen sliding upwards and away...

By APC Magazine on April 10, 2013

We're not a fan of sliders at Digital Trends. Because they lack the functionality of a standard laptop yet also remain too heavy for comfortable tablet use, sliders have so far proven that they're the worst form of convertible PC we've seen. Sony's...

By Digital Trends on March 21, 2013

Sony’s VAIO Duo 11 slider has all the power of an Ultrabook in an innovative form factor. We like the versatility the slider offers, and the inclusion of plenty of ports means the Duo 11 is one of the first potential business tablets we’ve tried. The...

By Good Gear Guide on February 13, 2013

If having the flexibility to alternate between tablet and traditonal laptop mode means a lot to you, then you'll likely be willing to live with the...

By AsiaOne on February 05, 2013

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By FirstPost on February 04, 2013

The Duo 11 has a stonking screen and delivers an impressive performance. It shows off Windows 8 to best effect but while the sliding screen mechanism is distinctive, it won't be for everyone. This being Sony, it's no bargain, but if you want a hybrid...

By Wired UK on January 27, 2013

The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is the first Windows 8 laptop with such a unique form factor. While it looks good, the form factor seems to be a compromise as far as ergonomics is concerned. It is too large and bulky to be carried as a tablet, and the keyboard is...

By TechTree on January 15, 2013

Windows 8 has finally arrived, and after many months of sneak-peeks and product teases, manufacturers worldwide have unveiled their ranges of Windows 8 devices. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is in the vanguard of this new breed: fusing the DNA of an Ultrabook...

By PC Authority on January 07, 2013

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