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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.
Award: Good Buy October 2011
October 2011
 
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The editors liked

  • 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
  • Sharp look
  • Speedy
  • Onboard disc drive
  • Comfortable
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Excellent bundled software
  • Optional battery sheet
  • 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

The editors didn't like

  • Disappointing battery life
  • Build feels somewhat fragile
  • Multitouch trackpad seldom works as promised
  • Sony apps feel superfluous.
  • Expensive
  • Poor vertical viewing angles
  • Flimsy display lid
  • Loud system fan while under load
  • Unimpressive bang-for-the-buck
  • Bulky with sheet battery installed
  • Flaky trackpadScreen wobblesFan can get loud
  • Poor speakers
  • Webcam
  • Some fan noise
  • Disappointing 3D performance under DirectX 10
  • Graphics don't auto-switch
  • Loud during 3D and CPU load
  • Weak TFT contrast
  • Narrow viewing angles
  • Manual GPU switch
  • Flaws in stability
  • Mouse keys with short key drop

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  Published: 2011-04-19, Author: Sasha , review by: channelpro.co.uk

  • Abstract:  After a dramatic redesign, the VAIO S Series emerges fitter, faster and with better battery life than before The VAIO S Series always struck an attractive balance between business and pleasure. Now, after a ground-up redesign for Sandy Bridge, Sony has...

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  Published: 2011-04-15, review by: T3.com

  • Sandy Bridge performance, Slender body, Long-lasting battery life
  • The style isn't for everyone, Expensive, No Blu-ray

 
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  Published: 2011-04-15, review by: alphr.com

  • After a dramatic redesign, the VAIO S Series emerges fitter, faster and with better battery life than before ...

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  Published: 2011-04-14, review by: techradar.com

  • Sandy Bridge CPU, Highly portable, Great set of features, Plenty of storage, Anti-glare screen
  • Not much of a looker, Occasionally noisy

 
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  Published: 2011-04-14, review by: itpro.co.uk

  • The Sony Vaio SB1V9E is a lightweight, well-specified ultraportable laptop with a powerful processor, plenty of useful ports and dual graphics. Its seven and a half hour battery life isn't nearly as impressive as the pricier 13in MacBook Air which last...

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  Published: 2011-09-30, Author: Karan , review by: firstpost.com

  • The Sony Vaio VPCSB16FG/L is priced at Rs. 54,990 and comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium. We would've preferred an all-black design, but with the smaller screen size this laptop is definitely more portable than the 15.6-inchers. Vaio noteb...

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  Published: 2011-07-01, review by: digit.in

  • Metal body, Lightweight, Almost instant bootup, Very good performance, Fingerprint sensor, Feature packed
  • Screen vibrates while typing, Battery life could be better
  • The Sony VAIO S 13-inch laptop retails for a price of Rs. 56,990 with a one year warranty. We think it�s a very good price for a thin, ultraportable laptop that packs quite a performance punch in its deceptively slim form factor. The laptop�s feature-...

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  Published: 2011-06-15, review by: techtree.com

  • Good performance; Ergonomic keyboard; Design; Battery life
  • Poor display quality; Hard touchpad buttons; No ExpressCard slot
  • Sony VAIO SThe Sony VAIO S is a stylish and sturdy laptop, well-suited for students and business users. Portability has been well-taken care of, with the laptop weighing just 1.69 kg. Sony has paid attention to the ergonomics of the keyboard, allowing ...

 
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  Published: 2011-05-07, Author: Rossi , review by: firstpost.com

  • At Rs. 56,990, it’s not exactly great value for money as far as performance is concerned. It’s design like many of Sony’s other designs are catchy. As you plan on using it as a mobile workhorse, you’re bound to get better performance in the battery-lif...

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  Published: 2012-04-30, Author: Gadgets , review by: gadgetsmagazine.com.ph

  • Dynamic graphic switching, Excellent backlit keyboard, Thin and light
  • Awkward touchpad placement, Physical buttons feel flimsy
  • In a nutshell, the Sony VAIO S (VPCSB16FG) is one of the best notebooks out in the market. It's solidly built, lightweight and packs a lot of processing power. Its stellar performance can appeal to just about anybody, making it a fabulous choice for those...

 
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