Testseek.com have collected 68 expert reviews of the Sony Vaio VPC-SB1 Series and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Vaio VPC-SB1 Series.
October 2011
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Very light for an opticalequipped notebook
Fast for its class
Good keyboard
(Theoretically) rebootfree graphics switching
Understated good looks
A minimum of bundled thirdparty apps
Good value for the money
Some utility out of the Media Gallery app
Excellent performance
Long battery life
Attractive
Excellent keyboard and touchpad
Metal trim on interior feels luxurious
Premium model provides class-leading display resolution
Sheet battery offers outstanding endurance
LightweightGood endurance
Even with no extended batteryMatte display with versatile viewing angles
The headline of my conclusion is probably leaving a few of you scratching your heads, but hear me out. Sony has engineered a very small, light, and capable notebook for a reasonable price. Most of the upgrade costs on their site are fair, too; they're not...
We're not sure how Sony crammed so much hardware into such a thin and light laptop. If you have the money, this is one of the fastest ultraportables we've ever tested. Sony VAIO SB Series: Thin, Light, Expensive, and Terribly Fast Sony VAIO SB Series ...
Published: 2011-08-10, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
LightweightGood endurance, even with no extended batteryMatte display with versatile viewing angles
Flaky trackpadScreen wobblesFan can get loud
One of our favorite 13-inch laptops with a built-in optical drive, the SB is lightweight and well-built with a low-glare display and long battery life....
Attractive, Excellent keyboard and touchpad, Metal trim on interior feels luxurious, Premium model provides class-leading display resolution, Sheet battery offers outstanding endurance
Flimsy display lid, Loud system fan while under load, Unimpressive bang-for-the-buck, Bulky with sheet battery installed
The Vaio S Series is classic Sony. It’s not the best value, but makes up for its higher price with superior design, some worthwhile options, and a premium model with a high-resolution display....
Poor speakers, Webcam, Some fan noise, Disappointing 3D performance under DirectX 10, Graphics don't auto-switch
Sony’s S Series packs speed and features into a slim frame, and it squeaks in under $1,000. It's stylish enough to be a lower-cost alternative to the MacBook Pro. ...
Very light for an opticalequipped notebook, Fast for its class, Good keyboard, (Theoretically) rebootfree graphics switching, Understated good looks, A minimum of bundled thirdparty apps, Good value for the money, Some utility out of the Media Gallery app,
Disappointing battery life, Build feels somewhat fragile, Multitouch trackpad seldom works as promised, Sony apps feel superfluous.
There's much to like about the VAIO S, most of all its seeming call to the Windows PC business to get back to a purer experience than what it has had lately. If you genuinely value portability and a get-things-done mentality, the 13-inch PC is a breath...
Good battery runtimes, Matt, bright display, Low weight, Cool in idle, High application performance, Entry level 3D performance, Docking + slice port, HSDPA installed (optional), High-end surfaces, Good keyboard feedback, Illuminated keyboard
Loud during 3D and CPU load, Weak TFT contrast, Narrow viewing angles, Manual GPU switch, Flaws in stability, Mouse keys with short key drop
The Vaio VPC-SB1Z9EB earns itself a solid GOOD in the total rating with a healthy mix of business features, good workmanship and versatile performance. It reaches the best scores in the heavily processor driven application performance and the low weight...
Published: 2011-02-24, Author: Elias , review by: techworld.com
With a weight of only 1.7kg, and a magnificent combination of good looks, useful features, super long battery life and fast performance, the Sony VAIO SB Series (VPCSB16FG) is sure to stand out from the crowd for a long time to come.It's one of our fa...
Abstract: Weighing 1.69kg, it's light enough to carry around daily. But it doesn't feel as stout as its metal-framed construction might suggest; there's noticeable give in the chassis, and more heavy-handed grappling causes the chassis to creak. Gorgeous though it ...
