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Sony Vaio VPC-Z13 Series

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Sleek & professional design, Extremely speedy performance, Solidstate hard drive, HDMI
Onboard DVD burner and SSD, Great performance, ergonimics, and looks.
The most powerful ultraportable. Switchable graphics. Excellent performance and gaming scores. Incredibly light. Internal optical drive can be swapped out for a Blu-ray one. Supports dual-SSD drives. Excellent resolution. Backlit keyboard. Excellent navig
Blistering performance, Sleek design, Bright, high-resolution display, Fast boot time, Comfortable backlit keyboard, WiMax and 3G mobile broadband available

Cons

Expensive, No USB 3.0 or eSATA, Only 720p resolution
No USB 3.0, Expensive.
Outrageously priced. Un-ultraportable-like battery life.
Below-average battery life, Touchpad a bit too sensitive, Still lacks Optimus auto graphics switching

By Good Gear Guide on August 30, 2011

At $3999, it's impossible to judge the VAIO Z Series without considering its price. It's small, light and very powerful, but at the end of the day it's just way too expensive....

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By TechRadar on April 20, 2011

Following hot on the heels of its new VAIO S-Series ultraportable laptop, Sony has released another ridiculously slim and light portable that packs in plenty of power.The VAIO VPCZ13M9E fits into Sony's top-range business ultraportable bracket, as...

80
By NotebookCheck on February 17, 2011

Looked for and found. Those that want a first class subnotebook with a high resolution display don't have to spend 3300 Euros for a Vaio Z13Z9E/X (Quad-SSD, full-HD, i7). We tested the 'most affordable' Z13 on the market, and can also praise...

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By NotebookCheck on February 08, 2011

Sony has attempted to garner its Vaio VPC-Z13Z9E/X with any- and everything available to ensure an impressive notebook-experience. With the fast Core i7-640M (2 x 2.8 GHz, Turbo Boost, Hyper Threading) and the Geforce GT 330M (throttled), one gets...

88
By TechReviewSource on December 21, 2010

The Sony VAIO VPCZ137GX/S is a 13.1-inch portable notebook that has a fantastic design and appeal. It also features an Intel dual-core i5-460M CPU clocked at 2.53GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state hard drive. However, it is on the costly...

80
By PCWorld on December 15, 2010

It doesn't get any better, or more expensive, than this slighly larger ultraportable laptop....

90
By Electronicsme on November 06, 2010

Overall, this notebook is a pricey but excellent addition to Sony's lineup of prestigious VAIO computers. Not only does this feature the latest wireless and security technology, but it also combines the flexibility of integrated graphics with the...

96
By PC Mag on November 04, 2010

The Sony VAIO VPC-Z1390X is, hands down, the lightest and most powerful ultraportable money can buy. Buy it nowOne laptop. Five connections.Keep your business connected with the Sony® VAIO® laptop and Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband...

80
By LaptopZ on October 25, 2010

Sony VAIO Z series notebooks are the representation products. Sony Z135 is equipped with a turn off the wireless network, while Sony VAIO Z135 is just 1.42kg thin and 13.1-inch, it can be called as fashion classic. However, the only drawback is its...

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By PC Pro on October 19, 2010

One of the finest pieces of laptop engineering on the market, but the price range beggars belief...

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