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Sony VAIO X

The Sony VAIO X is an ultra-thin laptop offered by Sony which is less than a 1/2" thick and weighs only 1.5 lbs. It is powered by an Intel Atom processor and 2 GB of memory. It has a 11.1 inch screen and features built in 3G connectivity and a super long lasting 31Wh battery making it an ideal choice for users on the go or coffee-shop computer users. It has a pair of USB jacks, SD/Memory Stick slot, WWAN SIM slot, and folding feet on the bottom to prop up the laptop and expose the RJ45 Ethernet jack or a Kensington lock and it features a VGA output. It comes with a Windows 7 operating system.

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Sony VAIO X 1
MSRP $1,299.00
Release date October, 2009
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
7 reviews
54
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mixed
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2 positive
4 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
+7agreedisagree

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great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
+4agreedisagree

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ideal for the road warrior - small, light, awesome battery life (claimed) and built in WWAN
+2agreedisagree

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quality keyboard
+2agreedisagree

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matte screen and cover
+2agreedisagree

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there is a transparent version
+1agreedisagree

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comes with Windows 7
0agreedisagree

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extremely expensive
+5agreedisagree

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powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
+3agreedisagree

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glorified netbook
+3agreedisagree

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lots of screen / body flex
+2agreedisagree

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Intel GMA graphics only
+2agreedisagree

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No Windows XP drivers
+1agreedisagree


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Specifications

  • CPU: Intel Atom
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Screen: 11.1"
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Connectivity:
    • 3G
    • USB (x2)
    • SD/Memory Stick slot
    • WWAN SIM slot
    • RJ45 Ethernet jack
    • VGA out
  • Kensington lock
  • Dimensions: 1/2" thick
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs

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Sony VAIO X

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UPC: 895321000804

MPN: IMOQ0E002500000

Competitors

Dell Adamo XPS

Dell Adamo XPS

MSRP  $1,499.00    Releases  January, 2010
Pros
  • thinnest laptop in the world (1/2 an inch)
  • solid aluminum body
  • very thin and light - (1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds) great portability
Cons
  • this type of thinness is not intriguing from a usability standpoint
  • not pretty
  • makes you look stupid
ProSCORE
2 reviews
44
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Sony VAIO W

Sony VAIO W

MSRP  $499.99    Released  August, 2009
Pros
  • WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
  • Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
  • Large touch pad
Cons
  • high price compared to similar offerings
  • 3-cell battery - compared to those much larger on cheaper alternatives
  • noisy fan
ProSCORE
3 reviews
69
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Comments

1.  avatar Omar said:

I really don't get the point of this laptop. It's super slim, light, and looks great, good size, etc etc. However it's ridiculously underpowered and super expensive. I mean an atom powered netbook for 1300+? That's crazy. When you have things like the Macbook Pro 13, and the HP Envy 13 that are slightly larger/heavier, but are incredibly more powerful for comparable price, you have to really wonder what the heck Sony is thinking.

I can see this being similar to the Vaio P, which had quite a bit of marketing buzz behind it, but was really targeted at no one, and I haven't heard/seen anything about it since CES. Total dud, just like this will be.
Oct 09, 2009 12:31pm
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Reviews

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Yale

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October 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
58
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
  • great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
  • ideal for the road warrior - small, light, awesome battery life (claimed) and built in WWAN
  • quality keyboard
  • matte screen and cover
  • there is a transparent version
  • comes with Windows 7

Cons

  • extremely expensive
  • powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
  • glorified netbook
  • lots of screen / body flex
  • Intel GMA graphics only

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fractalhorizon

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October 10, 2009
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ProSCORE
56
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
  • great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
  • ideal for the road warrior - small, light, awesome battery life (claimed) and built in WWAN
  • quality keyboard
  • matte screen and cover

Cons

  • powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
  • glorified netbook
  • Intel GMA graphics only
  • No Windows XP drivers

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Omar

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October 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
43
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
  • great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
  • comes with Windows 7

Cons

  • extremely expensive
  • powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
  • glorified netbook
  • lots of screen / body flex

Comments

"I really don't get the point of this laptop. It's super slim, light, and looks great, good size, etc etc. However it's ridiculously underpowered and super expensive. I mean an atom powered netbook for 1300+? That's crazy. When you have things like the Macbook Pro 13, and the HP Envy 13 that are slightly larger/heavier, but are incredibly more powerful for comparable price, you have to really wonder what the heck Sony is thinking.

I can see this being similar to the Vaio P, which had quite a bit of marketing buzz behind it, but was really targeted at no one, and I haven't heard/seen anything about it since CES. Total dud, just like this will be."
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joee

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September 11, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
  • great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind

Cons

  • extremely expensive

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Erik

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October 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
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1 pro
1 con
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Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds

Cons

  • extremely expensive

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ellendong

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October 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds

Cons

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kslkguard

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September 15, 2009
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • extremely expensive

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