The Sony Vaio T13 isn’t the thinnest Ultra
book, then, but the benefit is that is has full-size ports so you won't have to
fiddle around with adaptors when you arrive at a meeting to give a presentation
as you would with the Samsung. VGA, HDMI and gigabit Ethernet ports reside on
the right-hand flank along with a combined slot for SD and Memory Stick Duo
cards. Powered by a Intel Sandy Bridge
i3-2367M processor, the T13 has a hybrid storage system that comprises a 320GB
HDD plus 32GB SSD for higher operation speeds and a zippy boot-up time, while
the graphics are taken care of by an Intel HD Graphics 3000 chip.
Sony hasn't confirmed they'll be any
Ivy Bridge variants from the Vaio T Series available soon, but we wouldn't be
at all surprised if that was the case. Opposite them on the left are two USB
ports, one of which is USB 3. The 1,366 x 768, 13-inch LED display held up
pretty well under the event lights and the viewing angles looked impressive.
Sound is also a strong point thanks to the xLOUD and Clear Phase tech features
built in.
The superb build quality is extended
to the controls with both the keyboard and the track pad pleasing our grubby
paws. The isolated keyboard, as is the Vaio way, has a soft finish and feels
great on the fingertips and the track-pad is large enough to make multi-touch
gestures straightforward.
There's no backlighting on the keys
unfortunately though. Sony’s first 13in Ultra book, the VAIO T13, is quite a
bit bulkier and heavier than many rivals, but offers a design that sets it
apart, excellent build quality and all the connectivity you could want. With
claimed nine-hour battery life and as it’s also the cheapest Ultra book on the
market after the £670 Acer Aspire S3, we can definitely see the VAIO T13 making
an impact at the budget end of the premium Ultraportable market. The same port
is also powered even when the T13 is shut down, allowing you to charge your
smartphone or other device.
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