Sony Vaio VPC-Z11Z9E - Intel Core i7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Inventive docking station with Blu-ray and discrete graphics; sleek and powerful.

Cons:

Expensive; various power connections and AC adapters leave a confusing mess of wires; shallow keyboard isn't great for long-form typing.

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Last revision on February 1, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Inventive docking station with Blu-ray and discrete graphics; sleek and powerful

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive; various power connections and AC adapters leave a confusing mess of wires; shallow keyboard isn't great for long-form typing

Expert reviews and ratings

Sony's high-end Z series laptop lives up to its luxury reputation, with a slim, lightweight body, plenty of processing power, and a highly specialized GPU dock....

By CNET Asia on July 15, 2011

100

The screen The Z11 is equipped with a Vaio Premium screen. We like this Full HD (R GB LED, 1920 x 1080) panel and the coating (no reflections!). The contrast ratio announced by Sony is not unfortunately accurate. We measured 509:1 (for blacks of 0.17...

By DigitalVersus on June 11, 2010

There's no doubting that the Vaio Z series is a niche product. Not many people can afford to splash out over 2 grand on a portable laptop, but if you perform the majority of your work on the move we actually think the little Sony delivers good...

By ITShootOut on May 25, 2010

Sony has never been afraid to challenge the conventions of mobile computing. Sometimes this leads it down silly blind alleys, but in the VAIO Z Series its boldness is well-founded. A 13.1in laptop, it weighs just 1.43kg, has enough processing...

By Trusted Reviews on May 05, 2010

Sony's Vaio Z-series VPCZ11Z9E/B sports top-notch components. But its battery life is on the short side and its price tag should come with a medical warning for those with heart conditions. If you can afford it, the VPCZ11Z9E/B will buy you...

By CNET UK on April 30, 2010

Sony's VAIO Z VPCZ11Z9E/B is supremely fast and features a dual-mode graphics subsystem, an excellent wide-format 13.1in. screen and a very accommodating keyboard. It's expensive, and some mobile professionals may need to carry a spare battery,...

By ZDNet UK on April 20, 2010

In the past, Sony's Z-Series has blown us away with its stunning combination of power, mobility and features. The latest model – the VAIO VPC-Z11Z9E/B – has now taken things a huge step further and is the most powerful and capable laptop...

By TechRadar on April 14, 2010

The Vaio Z series reviewed here (VPCZ11Z9E/B) has impressive performance but poor battery life, making it unsuitable for working while on the move. The high price tag also means that this model is unlikely to appeal to most buyers looking for a...

By V3.co.uk on April 12, 2010

This is almost the perfect laptop. It's portable, usable and most of all, phenomenally powerful - but it comes at a...

By T3 Magazine on March 18, 2010

Cramming a Core i7 processor into an ultraportable results in a staggeringly fast yet lightweight laptop...

By PC Pro on February 09, 2010

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