Testseek.com have collected 111 expert reviews of the Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD-1321 Series and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD-1321 Series.
July 2013
(76%)
111 Reviews
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The popularity of tablets have posed a solid threat to the PC industry, and in response many 2-in-1 so-called “hybrid” laptops have popped up in increasing numbers that are able to function as both — as a laptop when some serious work needs to be done,...
Abstract: The Difference is in the DesignsThe Sony Vaio Duo 13 has a slider design that makes it easier to use the Ultrabook as a tablet. In fact, in its closed or carrying position, it is a tablet with the screen facing out. That makes it more vulnerable in transp...
Long battery life, Bright and colorful screen, Lightweight design for a hybrid, Good pen support
Uncomfortable keyboard, Tiny touchpad, Odd button placement, Pricier than other hybrids
The Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a versatile 2-in-1 Ultrabook and tablet that offers long battery life and robust pen support, but the typing experience and touchpad are drawbacks....
Much improved design over Duo 11, while still weighing under three pounds, Good performance and long battery life
Shallow keyboard with small, flat keys, Tiny touch pad, Awkward pen holder, No Ethernet jack
If you're looking for a slider-style Windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrid, the VAIO Duo 13 is the best we've seen, thanks to an improved design and a new Intel "Haswell" CPU. But the keyboard still isn't comfortable, and the touch pad is tiny. ...
Not too bulky in tablet mode, Good build quality, Ports located at the rear, Connectivity similar to a subnotebook, Strong performance, comes with a SSD, High contrast ratio, great viewing angles, High color fidelity, covers 93 % of the sRGB color space,
Unsatisfying keyboard and touchpad feedback, USB ports located too close to each other, Short Wi-Fi range
Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2ESony has chosen the right direction constructing a 13-inch sibling to the 11-inch Duo 11. The ultrabook hardware is top-notch A fast SSD, an economical yet fast Haswell generation CPU with an integrated GPU even better suited fo...
Superb full HD display with wide color gamut, fast performance and 4th gen Haswell CPUs, extreme battery life, works as a tablet and laptop, has a digital pen for notes and art
Not cheap, keyboard travel is short
As is often the case with Sony, we've got a groundbreaking great product that's not perfect, but it's so much closer than the Vaio Duo 11. Unless you're a digital artist, there really isn't a single fatal flaw. Quite the opposite, in fact: the machine...
Abstract: Sony Vaio Pro 13 vs. Sony Vaio Duo 13 Comparison SmackdownEither way Sony wins in today's smackdown, but we want to make sure you win and choose the best Ultrabook for your needs. This may be an easier decision than you realize. Yes, they're both Intel fo...
Published: 2013-06-12, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
With a better design and bigger screen than the original Vaio Duo, the new Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a solid improvement on its predecessor.
It's still tough to figure out exactly who the target audience is. The lack of screen angles is especially frustrating.
The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is ambitious, but less universally useful than other Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrids. There may not be a real need for a slider-style PC.
Abstract: Two Windows 8 convertible tablet -Ultrabooks priced within $100 of each other. Both offer Intel core i5 and Core i7 ULV CPU options with Intel HD 4000 graphics and a fast 128 or 256 gig SSD. They both have 1080p 11.6
