Sony Vaio VPC-S13 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Includes Bluetooth and 5GHz WiFi, BuiltIn DVD Burner

Cons:

More Expensive Than Similarly Equipped Laptops, Below Average Battery Life

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Last revision on November 17, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Includes Bluetooth and 5GHz WiFi, BuiltIn DVD Burner

Reviewers Didn't Like

More Expensive Than Similarly Equipped Laptops, Below Average Battery Life

Expert reviews and ratings

Mar 7 2011 - Sony's VAIO S132GX offers a middle ground in their ultraportable laptops but it still is a bit too expensive compared to the competition. At $1000, it should have more than 320GB hard drive space, a faster processor and certainly better...

By About.com on March 15, 2011

Although not exactly inexpensive, the Sony Vaio VPCS13V9E/B costs a good deal less than Toshiba’s Tecra M11-17W. However unless you’re into a bit of gaming on the weekend you could probably save even more money by going for a model without...

By PC Advisor on March 02, 2011

Just light enough to count as an ultra-portable, but with near-desktop performance, a decent display and an optical drive built in....

By Expert Reviews on February 28, 2011

The Sony Vaio VPC-S13V9E/B offers good performance and some neat features, such as an onboard mobile-broadband modem. But we're not sure this 13.3-inch laptop warrants its hefty price...

By CNET UK on February 21, 2011

Sony's 13.3in. VAIO S doesn't stand out in terms of slimness, aesthetics or affordability. Although it's solidly built and performs well, some users may need to invest in a high-capacity battery. Specifications...

By ZDNet UK on January 24, 2011

Sony's VAIO Z-Series contains some of the best ultraportable laptops available to buy, but they're extremely expensive. Those not looking to bankrupt themselves on a Sony ultraportable would do well to check out the well-rounded VAIO VPCS139LE/B...

By TechRadar on January 07, 2011

A fast laptop with a dash of entertainment thrown in. Just beware its limited battery life...

By PC Pro on December 21, 2010

The Sony Vaio VPC-S13X9E/B is at the start with the intention of supplying business customers and demanding private users with a small 13.3 inch all-rounder. This goal is basically met; however the glare display doesn't quite fit. The Core i3-370M...

By NotebookCheck on December 19, 2010

The Vaio S doesn't really do enough to stand out from the crowd. It has a great keyboard and super screen for video (though this is highly reflective), solid build and fast performance - but battery life is not brilliant and at more than £1,000...

By IT Reviews on March 15, 2011

Sony recently released a 13.3-inch laptop equipped with a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5 dual core processor and integrated Intel HD graphics, the Vaio S Series VPCS13AGX/B ($1,199.99 direct). This notebook sports Sony's Motion Eye webcam and microphone...

By PC Mag on March 08, 2011

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