Sony Vaio VPC-P113KX - Intel Atom

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Pros:

Extremely ultraportable (1.3 lbs, 8"), Excellent keyboard and sturdy chassis, Useful displayswitch feature, Larger solid state drive.
Good video playback, Attractive high-res screen, New touchpad integrated into bezel, Instant-on functionality
Unique full Windows 7 PC with a very good keyboard and widescreen display. Superb build and looks.

Cons:

High price, Weak audio, Still uses an Intel Atom, Minimal upgradeability.
Expensive, Short endurance with default battery, Tinny, quiet speakers, Poor webcam

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Extremely ultraportable (1.3 lbs, 8"), Excellent keyboard and sturdy chassis, Useful displayswitch feature, Larger solid state drive
Good video playback, Attractive high-res screen, New touchpad integrated into bezel, Instant-on functionality
Unique full Windows 7 PC with a very good keyboard and widescreen display. Superb build and looks

Reviewers Didn't Like

High price, Weak audio, Still uses an Intel Atom, Minimal upgradeability
Expensive, Short endurance with default battery, Tinny, quiet speakers, Poor webcam
Pricey, speed is adequate but still in the netbook range

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC (VPCP113KX/G) is for the modern traveler or student who does not want the extra weight of a full-scale notebook. While you will sacrifice the advanced performance and features of a standard laptop, you will still...

By Electronicsme on November 13, 2010

The next generation of Sony's stylish lifestyle PC has a lower price tag and fancy new features, but it's still expensive for a secondary...

By LaptopMag on August 22, 2010

We said it last year and we'll say it again: the Sony Vaio P is all about the keyboard and the display. No other tiny PC offers a usable keyboard and a widescreen display that banishes side-scrolling, even at the more viewable 1280 pixel setting....

By MobileTechReview on June 30, 2010

While some would welcome the better processor speeds and cache, new touchpad, and display orientation; others would not think these options were worth sending their old VAIO P in or buying the refresh altogether. Whether or not this redesign is worth...

By Notebook Review on February 14, 2011