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Sony VAIO X11Z1E overview

The Sony VAIO X11Z1E notebook is an ultra portable, high-performance laptop from a company that is known for its attention to detail. With this compact and stylish product, priced at around £1900, Sony has again demonstrated that when it comes to building laptops, not many companies that can compete with it.

Design

Much of the portability problems with bulkier Sony predecessors have been addressed effectively with this product. This ultra slim notebook has a depth of just 16mm. The use of carbon fiber in the outer casing keeps it light and ensures easy portability. With less than 800 gm weight, it is perfect for those who need a reliable and powerful notebook even when they are on the move.

Performance

Sony has decided to stay with the tried and tested Atom processors for the VAIO X series. The notebook is powered by Intel Atom Z550 (2.0GHz) with 512KB L2 cache. The 2GB DDR2 RAM will comfortably handle your applications on the move. A 256GB Solid State Drive keeps the laptop light and gives it a performance that is a notch above many other notebooks in its league.

Screen size and display quality

An 11.1 inch, 16:9 LED screen makes up the display of this compact device. The backlit screen is easy on the eyes even after long hours of working on the computer. The screen performance is at par with other top-notch laptops in the market. With a screen resolution of 1366 x 768, you can run all conventional graphic-rich applications on this machine.

Color quality, brightness and image output meet the highest expectation and the clarity allows you to manipulate even the most intricate images without any hassle. One feature that makes this Sony product a great-buy for frequently travelling executives is the lack of reflection when you are working in a sunlit area.

Ease of use

The keyboard is small and delicate, but it will meet your expectations. The buttons are comfortably distanced from each other allowing the user to type quickly and accurately. One aspect, which may need some, getting used to, is that the keys depress less than usual, owing to the ultra slim make up of the machine. The small multi touch touchpad, with its responsive buttons, is also easy to use.

Battery life

The laptop does well in terms of battery life. It will last you for 6-8 hours, which should be good enough unless you constantly keep the CPU loaded. The long battery life can be attributed to the energy efficient LED-backlit screen, the Atom processor and the SSD drive. The whole package is built in a way so that you do not face any problems while traveling, and the long battery life plays its part in that. The four cell battery has been accommodated into the base around the space for the touchpad.

Ports

The number of ports is limited, and you would wish Sony had done better in this aspect. There are 2 USB ports, which are really close together, making it difficult to use the second port if you plug in a thick mobile broadband dongle. There is one VGA port, and two card readers. The Ethernet slot has been designed innovatively to offer a port without compromising on the slim and sleek design of the notebook. A drop jaw opens to reveal a full Ethernet cable port at the back.

Conclusion

Overall, the Sony VAIO X11Z1E is a sophisticated product, geared towards portability. It combines all the advantages of a powerful laptop and a lightweight netbook in a single attractive package. But the price at which it comes, it will only make sense to those who travel often, and need a lightweight notebook that does not compromise on performance.

Pros:

• Stylish and sleek
• Lightweight
• Great display
• Long battery life

Cons:

• No optical drive
• Very expensive
• USB ports too close to each other

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