Discount Sony VAIO Duo SVD13213CXW 13.3-Inch Convertible Touchscreen

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I have been using this machine for about 2 weeks now, and I can't bear to part with it. Yes, there are a couple of drawbacks:

Screen angle does not tilt I mostly use it in tablet format or docked to an external monitor. It hasn't really been too much of a drawback for me.

Wifi strength. This is well noted. I see some lags when watching Netflix, but otherwise it hasn't been an issue.

Stylus easily slides out of its holder. Very annoying, and I think I'd better stock up on styli.

Screen is unprotected when unit is not is use. A sleeve solves this problem, but I'd rather not have the problem to begin with.

Not as many apps available as the Apple AppStore (I know, I know, Windows 8, not the unit's problem anyone in the mood to create a feet and inches calculator???)

But the pros! Oh, the pros!

Stylus is superb. I mark up a lot of drawings with this using both Note Anytime, OneNote and Word, and it never misses a beat.

Processing power has just as much grunt as my regular office laptop

Weight (or lack thereof!) I travel A LOT! Not having to lug around an iPad and a laptop has saved my back. Plus, I also schlep to and from graduate school, so this is a real boon.

Screen size perfect when more than one person needs to view a document or a drawing.

Battery life I've gone 8 hours on a single charge. That has equated to not having to lug a power adapter to job sites (where there usually isn't anywhere to plug into, anyway!)

the "ooh, ahh!" factor undeniably good looking, and the envy of everyone I work with (evil grin!)

Windows 8 I am/was a die-hard iPad fan. I haven't touched my iPad in over a week this is REALLY saying something.

This unit really makes Windows 8 shine. I never thought I would retire my iPad, but it's starting to look to me that I have no real reason to keep it.

UPDATE

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I love this unit so much I took it back after 2 weeks. And upgraded to the I7 model. I truly believe this unit can replace my everyday laptop and my iPad. My chiropractor may never see me again! So far, my original review still stands.

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The features in this device are what I was looking for.

i5

4GB

x64

WiDi

SD Reader

Full size HDMI

2-USB 3

Touch screen (I really like the Stylus)

Light weight

I would give it a 5 Star, if I could adjust the screen angle. It is a great bother, They offer only 1 position. In my offices, I have to prop it up to get away from the glare from the florescent lighting. I just got a foam calculator wedge to prop it on. The only other issue thus far, I would have preferred the screen is protected when closed.

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cracked my surface pro screen awhile ago, and this is my replacement to the surface pro.

this is more of an ultrabook compared to the tablet factor of the Surface pro. the slider design works really well and transforms from tablet to ultrabook very easily. the ergonomics while typing on the lap is great, identical to a regular laptop, as opposed to surface and type cover which you have to balance it meticulously as not to tip over. the screen is beautiful and yields vivid color, almost on par with the retina MacBook pro.

the slider form factor is very practical and easy to use. however there are some issues Sony needs to iron out before slider ultrabook/tablet really takes off. the machine is made in japan, but as oppose to others positive review, the build quality is not quite top notch yet. my unit has one stuck pixel that refuses to go away, and the rear plastic panel where the ports/vent are is loose, and while in tablet mode the lid dose not close flush with the keyboard and yields some creaking noise.

the machine does come with quite a bit of bloatwares and takes a bit to uninstall.

overall, this is nice ultrabook/tablet combo if you are looking for something unconventional but practical.

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Nice design and lightweight for a laptop. Works great, fast, & responsive touchscreen. The touchpad need improvement or perhaps need some calibration tha I have not had a chance to play with it. Cursor moves unintentionally while typing, maybe too sensitive.

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Bear in mind, I bought mine at my nearest Sony Store in person, but I thought I would never find an ultrabook/tablet convertible combo. This is such a svelte package carbon fiber body, made in Japan, gorgeous 1920x1080 screen, quick boot-up, and Win8 finally gets a worthy vessel. My ideal portable laptop (my other one's a Qosmio 18.4"). I did my research before I bought it (a lot, considering how busy I was a few weeks ago, and how semi-impulsive this was), but it seemed it wasn't enough research to justify my owning it.

A day after I purchased it, I had WiFi issues on the same level as the new Haswell Macbook Airs. It took 3-4 hours for the SVD to connect to my home WiFi, which was a shock. I didn't want to deal with constant software updates to fix this. Also, reading more into SVD's pen input option, the choice for an N-Trig was a negative on a couple sites and forums, and the denial of Wacom to support it (or WinTab support denied) was also a key factor in my returning it. I wanted to write notes down as well as have compatibility with Photoshop, Illustrator, and other art software, especially from support from Wacom. You could probably imagine how disappointed I was when I returned it.

I will be eagerly waiting for the ATIV Q with S Pen tech. I hope you all have better luck with the SVD or you take my words seriously and wait as well.