Sony VAIO VPC-X111KX/B 11.1-Inch Widescreen (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am writing this review on an almost brand new sony vaio x. This has to be the very best designed notebook computer ever! The Macbook Air looks very plain next to a vaio x. Under 1.5 lb! Superb carbon fiber construction and more importantly if someone didn't tell you this had an Atom processor there is no way you would know. It performs pretty well for a notebook with 2Gb RAM. The graphics performance isn't great,but the SSD drive and 2.0GHz Atom are pretty good for regular computing.
I augmented my 64 GB SSD drive with a 16GB SD card and 16GB Memory card to give me almost 100 GB of storage. I like having the option of removable memory cards.
The extended battery gives me over 12 hours and is included with the notebook.
As a point of reference I own a Sony Vaio FW for office work and use my X for travel and home use. The Vaio X comes with Windows 7 Home Premium, which means I can watch Netflix streaming and other online content from Windows Media Center. I can't think of any other netbook with Home Premium.
If you want thin and portable and hands down the best notebook in it's class you can't go wrong with the x. It's expensive, but good things often are. I paid over $6K for my 60 inch Pioneer Kuro plasma when in came out in 2008. There were certainly cheaper options, but none better...I feel exactly the same way about the Vaio x. It's an almost perfect ultra portable machine. I love the key board and not sure a tablet would be better than this - Windows Home Premium (mouse pad has multi touch) and 12 hours battery life and under 1.5lb!
UPDATE: June 10 2010
I recently posted my comparison of the Vaio X to an iPad I bought recently. The review may help folks who want to compare a high end netbook v. an iPad.

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Experience a new kind of computing freedom with the VAIO(R) X Series, the world's lightest notebook. Supplied with both a standard and large capacity battery, it delivers extra long battery life. And add to the mix Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband, durable carbon-fiber casing and integrated GPS, and the result is a notebook that redefines the benchmark on ultra-mobility. 11 LED Backlit Display (1366 x 768) Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone with face-tracking technology Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Intel High Definition Audio Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth Technology (2.1 + EDR) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Built-in Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-in GPSMemory Stick Standard/Duo PRO with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot Pointing device - Electro-static touch pad Ports -2 x USB 2.0, Headphone Output, Microphone Input, RJ-45 Ethernet Dimensions (Approx.) -10.95 (W) x 0.55 (H) x 7.29 (D) Weight (Approx.) -1.60 lbs. (with standard capacity battery)

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Sony VAIO Laptop / Intel Core i5 Processor / 133" Display / 4GB Review

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(More customer reviews)I really am suprised at how much I am liking this little sucker the more I use it, the back lit keyboard is really nice for myself. I got it in a pinch as i have been traveling a little more then usual. I bought it really expecting to return it, thinking the overall (especially screen) size was too small. I can say that due to overall quality, and design, i am really impressed, of course there is the bloatware one must get rid of, but one of the biggest things I like is the keyboard, I am not a great typest or even a typist, so this is such a nice suprise, i guess its just the ergonomics are so well thought out or the "solid" feel maybe...but its great! watching any kind of news video, or a true 1080HD so far is stellar on this little screen, the wireless antenna is simply rockingly sensitive, the best at picking up signals compared to others everytime I have checked another laptop and mine together.
I was seconds away from purchasing an Apple Macbook Air, due to they're design in their quality of materials and ergonomics philosophy, I was sold once I picked it up and "felt" how well made and "saw" the fit and finish and "knew" of the great customer satisfaction apple provides. The saleman and I went to one certain site i couldnt use my desktop for, the only site the portability was important (paramount really) I needed to use a laptop for, and the software to update the speed and redlight camera databases only worked with windows 7, the reason I am telling the whole story is....I am comparing it to the Macbook Air 13" which was aluminium, not plastic, and running Mac OS, so the sony doesnt have a better material for its casing, apple gets that one, and the OS is your call as I certainly have nothing against Windows 7 (its the bomb IMHO) so....the build quality is second to none (up to and including Apple) and due to its ability to do everything I need, and do it with this awesome keyboard and solid build, an example of this is; the hinges on screen(and screen) are built very well, and balanced perfectly (slightly loosened over time so-as to lift up EXACTLY like the macbooks. I dont forget the Apple's are the benchmark, but sony did thier homework on them, its styled very much like a macbook air, slightly larger, but it was $600 dollars less, and for the price the sony had a faster processer then the air with its core duo (at time of this writing, expected updates anytime), vs i5, 500gb HDD vs 640gb, and numerous other little thing you get (and dont get without buying an Apple) I personally feel like its my own Windows Macbook, only because its built so damn well....
If you are looking for a "smaller" sized, quality laptop on par, and in some way maybe even an edge' on others, and certainly better then your kids 15" "run of the mill" school laptop, this little baby is fast, huge HDD, great Xtra's HDD protection, and the ever getting cooler and more useful (to myself) intel wireless display then its gonna end up being a good choice, even for a guy thinking he was gonna take it back, now its my buddy, and because it is small, yet well built, I use it and take it more then all other computers, even when not traveling, my new 17" toshiba sits, while i grab the lil one thats not only fast, reliable and looks great, has a keyboard that make it easy for me to type, which is important to me..

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Sony Vaio X 11.6" Netbook CaseCrown Faux Suede Protective Sleeve with Shoulder Strap and Pocket - Blue Asphalt Review

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(More customer reviews)I am quite pleased with this item. I have an Acer Aspire 11.6 inch laptop and it fits very well into the sleeve. I believe it will protect it satisfactorily from the little bumps and scratches that normally happen as one travels from one place to another. It appears to be a well made product and if I had it to do over I would again purchase this same sleeve. The strap is easily adjustable and is also simple to put on or remove from the sleeve in order to suit my needs. Also the color of the sleeve was represented very well (blue asphalt) by the picture so I was pleased with the color of it also. The zippers appear to be of good quality and move well yet stay securely closed.
Note: The company I bought this from "Synex" was slow in sending my product to me. I had to email them twice before receiving a response from them. They did however eventually respond and explained the problem that had taken place with my order and even gave me a partial refund to help make up for the problem with the communication and the slowness in my product being sent to me. So, overall I would rate the sleeve 5 stars and "Synex" with 4 stars.

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The Faux Suede Protective Sleeve with Shoulder Strap and Pocket is the perfect protection for your Netbook. It has a convenient exterior pocket for small accessories and a detachable shoulder strap. Outer shell is soft faux suede material that promotes style and durability. Perfect use for professionals and students!

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