Sony Vaio SVS-1311 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

2

Pros:

Beautiful 1080p IPS display, 0.95" thin and just 4.4 lbs, Backlit keyboard
Sleek, well-designed chassis, Built-in optical drive, Good port selection, WiDi.
Fast overall performance ; Accurate and reliable clickpad; Resumes from sleep in less than 2 seconds; Good battery life; Impressive suite of media editing software

Cons:

Keyboard a little too soft, Lid too flexible, Inaccurate clickpad
White finish prone to smudging, stains, Ho-hum battery life.

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Last revision on August 29, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Beautiful 1080p IPS display, 0.95" thin and just 4.4 lbs, Backlit keyboard
Sleek, well-designed chassis, Built-in optical drive, Good port selection, WiDi
Fast overall performance ; Accurate and reliable clickpad; Resumes from sleep in less than 2 seconds; Good battery life; Impressive suite of media editing software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Keyboard a little too soft, Lid too flexible, Inaccurate clickpad
White finish prone to smudging, stains, Ho-hum battery life
Lackluster speakers; Slow hard drive; Keyboard backlighting bleeds light

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony VAIO S is a more than recommendable multimedia notebook. My complaints are relatively minor: an inaccurate clickpad and display lid that's too flexible. There's little not to like otherwise. The VAIO S is extraordinarily thin and light for a...

By Notebook Review on October 23, 2012

If you're happy to live without the Pro version of Windows, the fingerprint reader and a backlit keyboard, you can get a laptop with very similar specifications for around £300 less. It's unlikely to be as light or last as long away from the mains,...

By PC Advisor on September 10, 2012

The Sony VAIO S13 (SVS13112FXW) isn't the most innovative or powerful ultraportable available, but its inclusion of some nifty features and capable multimedia performance makes it a solid choice for users looking to add some flair to their everyday...

By PC Mag on August 31, 2012

A well equipped business centric laptop that struggles to compete with similarly-priced Ultrabooks...

By Expert Reviews on August 01, 2012

The Sony VAIO S Series 13 is a lightweight laptop with fast performance, good battery life and a built-in DVD...

By LaptopMag on July 12, 2012

Lisa Gade compares the Sony VAIO Z 3rd gen and the Sony VAIO S 13.3, both mid-2012 Ivy Bridge models. Check out our video review of the Sony VAIO Z at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDhC_4-l-9g Check out our video review of the Sony VAIO S 13.3 at:...

By thunderbaylive.com on June 26, 2012

Sony announced three series of revamped Vaio laptops last week and V3 went along to get a hands-on preview at the firm's product launch in London. The new Vaio range comprises a remodelled entry-level E series, which Sony says is its most popular...

By V3.co.uk on May 22, 2012

Brushed aluminium body in black or white 13.3in, 1600 x 900 screen Dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT640M graphics Core i3-i7, 4-8GB RAM, hybrid/pure SSD storage Up to 14 hours battery life Slot-loading DVD/Blu-ray drive Like Apple’s Macbook Air, Sony...

By Trusted Reviews on May 21, 2012

Une bonne puissance, des capacités pour le jeu, une connectique adaptée à un usage courant, un clavier retro-éclairée et un touchpad qui se marie très bien avec Windows 8, le tout dans un châssis agréable. Dommage que Sony n'ait pas mieux soigné la...

By Les Numériques on October 26, 2012

Ce cru Vaio S rentrée 2012 nous a convaincus. Il est endurant et propose un équipement sommaire, mais largement suffisant pour le tout-venant. Nous aurions adoré avoir une dalle avec une définition légèrement supérieure et, surtout, mate. Toutefois,...

By 01Net on August 21, 2012

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