Sony Vaio VPC-F13Z1E - Intel Core i7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

8
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Large, attractive display, Relatively light for a desktop replacement laptop, Solid graphics performance, Excellent keyboard, Competitive price
Excellent performance, Stylish.
Excellent performance, even while gaming at low resolutions. Keyboard includes 10-key pad. Lots of networking and connectivity options. Two USB 3.0 ports.

Cons:

Slow hard drive, Tinny-sounding speakers, Short battery life
Pricey, Mediocre battery life.

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Last revision on October 26, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Large, attractive display, Relatively light for a desktop replacement laptop, Solid graphics performance, Excellent keyboard, Competitive price
Excellent performance, Stylish
Excellent performance, even while gaming at low resolutions. Keyboard includes 10-key pad. Lots of networking and connectivity options. Two USB 3.0 ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow hard drive, Tinny-sounding speakers, Short battery life
Pricey, Mediocre battery life
Unexceptional design. No touch screen

Expert reviews and ratings

Sony's thrown everything it's got at the Vaio Z, with the notable exception of good speakers. The result is an excellent laptop for both mobile and desktop use, but it'll certainly cost you a pretty...

By CNET Australia on August 26, 2011

The old saying "you get what you pay for", also proves itself correct in the case of the Vaio VPC-F13L8E/H. The 16.4 inch notebook in titanium gray is the most affordable version of the F-series studio laptops. The first class non-reflective display...

By NotebookCheck on March 08, 2011

Speedy performance, an integrated Blu-ray drive and a slick design make the 16.4-inch Sony Vaio VPCF13M0E/B a desirable multimedia laptop. It's just a shame the screen isn't...

By CNET UK on January 31, 2011

A smart laptop with great connectivity, 2D and 3D performance, but is let down by its small, dull display...

By Expert Reviews on December 05, 2010

Combining Core i7 muscle with Nvidia graphics, this big-screen multimedia laptop is a pleasure to...

By LaptopMag on November 16, 2010

The VPCF13AFX is both a looker and a great performer, but it isn't the longest-lived desktop replacement you can find....

By PCWorld on November 09, 2010

In addition to being packed with connectivity and networking options, the Sony VAIO VPC-F136FM/B laptop also boasts powerful components that make its productivity and gaming performance almost as robust as its media prowess....

By PC Mag on October 14, 2010

A superb desktop replacement, but poor battery life and a medicore screen dent its appeal...

By PC Pro on October 04, 2010

As configured, our laptop cost just under $1900 (£1,150), which is fairly pricey for what we got. Overall, the VAIO F-Series appears to be a solid multimedia PC with limited gaming chops and a crisp display that is perfectly capable of showing off...

By Techworld on May 04, 2011

The Vaio VPC-F13Z1E/B with an Intel Core i7-740QM quad-core CPU, Nvidia Geforce GT 425M graphic card and eight GB of memory represents a potent multimedia device which allows for one or another games on middle to high settings, though aside from a few...

By NotebookCheck on November 18, 2010

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