Sony VAIO Duo 13

Sony VAIO Duo 13 tech review
That is pretty huge: Sony completely revamped its hinge design. The so-known as Surf Slider mechanism on the Duo 13 is far easier to activate; we may even pull up the display with only one hand. The slider mechanism feels a lot sturdier this time around, too; collapsing the machine back into slate mode feels regular and safe moderately than wobbly. The hinge additionally appears loads higher, as the cabling is now tucked behind the hinge reasonably than uncovered (huzzah!).

On the front of the slider, you’ll find the anticipated Windows eight Start button along with a 2-megapixel front digital camera and Sony branding. Pulling up the display reveals the VAIO logo on the keyboard (a larger model of this is etched on the hinge itself). All the ports are located on the again edge of the Duo thirteen, while the left and right sides are fully bare. Sony says this new association allows for a greater grip whenever you’re utilizing the device in tablet mode, and it’s also a nod to graphic designers, preferring to keep cables in the back for a cleaner workspace. All advised, you get an SD card slot, HDMI, two USB 3.zero ports, a headphone jack and the facility connector. High-end configurations that embrace Windows 8 Professional will also ship with a VGA adapter. Flip the machine over, and also you’ll discover a speaker grille in addition to Assist and Volume buttons. Finally, there’s an 8MP digicam, which sits off to the left relatively than useless-center.