Sony Vaio VPC-SA2 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Extreme power for an ultraportable, dedicated graphics, optical drive and full mobile Ivy Bridge CPUs.
Powerful processor, Excellent display resolution, Sleek metallic design, Attractive backlit keyboard, Lightweight, Second battery included, Supports USB 3,0 and WiDi 2,0.
Thin & lightweight design, Highresolution display, USB 3.0, Intel WiDi, Bluetooth, Strong performance, dualgraphics

Cons:

No DisplayPort or monitor output higher than 1920 x 1200.
Runs loud and hot under load, Ports and slots are all situated on the right side, Standard battery alone doesn't last long.

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Last revision on July 24, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Extreme power for an ultraportable, dedicated graphics, optical drive and full mobile Ivy Bridge CPUs
Powerful processor, Excellent display resolution, Sleek metallic design, Attractive backlit keyboard, Lightweight, Second battery included, Supports USB 3,0 and WiDi 2,0
Thin & lightweight design, Highresolution display, USB 3.0, Intel WiDi, Bluetooth, Strong performance, dualgraphics
The Sony Vaio SA21GX packs a lot of computer into a light and thin frame, without setting the price too high. A high-res display, optional Blu-ray, and AMD graphics round out a complete package

Reviewers Didn't Like

No DisplayPort or monitor output higher than 1920 x 1200
Runs loud and hot under load, Ports and slots are all situated on the right side, Standard battery alone doesn't last long
High price, Design may not please everyone, Graphics switching is poorly designed
The screen hinge feels too wobbly for our tastes, and the throwback, slightly angular design might not appeal to everybody

Expert reviews and ratings

If you're looking for that narrow intersection of performance and portability, the Sony Vaio S 13.3 is hard to beat. You get the creature comforts of a big notebook (optical drive, dedicated graphics, full mobile CPUs) in a not much heavier or...

By MobileTechReview on June 29, 2012

The Sony VAIO S Series VPCSA25GG is for suit-wearing business users who want something that stands out. It's thin, it's light, it has USB 3.0 and other nice features, and it has good CPU and graphics performance. It could use an SSD and built-in...

By Good Gear Guide on August 08, 2011

The VAIO VPC-SA2FGX/BI is built to impress and jam-packed with goodies, but its tiny physique can have trouble when its Core i5 processor and AMD graphics push their hardest. ...

By PC Mag on August 08, 2011

The last time we had so much computing power in a light 13 incher was with the 13.1 inch lightweight, Vaio VPC-Z13Z9E, whose successor (VPC-Z21M9E) is currently being launched onto the market. The fast Core i7 2620M (2x2.7 GHz), together with the...

By NotebookCheck on July 28, 2011

The Sony VAIO S Series VPC-SA21GX/BI has been redesigned and made more portable without skimming down on some high-end features. It has a 13.3-inch high-resolution HD display, a Blu-ray option and strong AMD graphics. The design, however, may not...

By TechReviewSource on July 12, 2011

Sony's revamped Vaio S series laptops have slimmed down, but still offer plenty of high-end features, creating an affordable alternative to the attractive-but-expensive Vaio...

By cnet on July 07, 2011

Is the Sony VAIO S a MacBook Pro killer? Not quite, but it's certainly a very strong alternative. Our $1,399 configuration bests the 13-inch MacBook Pro in terms of performance, graphics, and portability. It also beats Apple's 13-incher on...

By LaptopMag on July 05, 2011

Das Sony Vaio VPC-SA2Z9E B i7 ist der große Bruder der kostengünstigeren Geräte der SB-Serie von Sony. Mit seiner lückenlosen Ausstattung deckt das Hochleistungs-Notebook den oberen Business Bereich ab. Vorteile des Sony Vaio...

By PC-Welt.de on August 12, 2011