Review: Sony Vaio S

1 Review:

Review by	Laptopmag
Submitted on	2011-09-05 15:27:47
Rating	7
The $1,049 Sony VAIO VPCS11FM/s has a lot to offer, including a fast Intel Core i5 CPU and Intel’s Wireless Display technology, all wrapped in an attractive, easy-to-carry package. As a Best Buy exclusive, it also such perks as a two-year warranty and a complimentary year of antivirus protection. If you don’t mind carrying a heavier but still portable 14-inch notebook, we recommend the $899 14-inch Toshiba Satellite E205. For $150 less, you get the same Wireless Display technology, as well as slightly faster performance and longer battery life. And if you want more graphics power, the MacBook or MacBook Pro offer more bang for your buck. But if you travel often and want WiDi inside, the S Series is worth the premium. Pros: Slim, lightweight design Intel Wireless Display technology included Backlit keyboard Two-year warranty Strong wireless range Cons: Lid scuffs easily No discrete graphics Webcam delivers mediocre image quality Other WiDi notebooks offer better performance and battery life