I just want to say that I love my tiny 13" S-series Vaio laptop with backlit keyboard. I love it. I replaced a ginormous 17" Viao with this little version--and I've never missed the larger one.
Disclaimer: Ok. I do miss the power button on the side. It was an amazing, elegant feature that so many Vaio owners love, if you just do a quick search online--so I'm not the only one. Sony, find a way to do this on all your laptops!
The larger Viao was unwieldy, difficult to transport and I had buyer's remorse--even though I did my research at the time. Yes, amazingly powerful--but ultimately it just didn't work with my lifestyle.
This little 13" one is fantastic. Convenient size, easy to transport--it came with free hardware/software extras that lets me push content directly to my TV. Bags are easy to find for it, not too heavy (just under 4 lbs--so not light, but lighter than my cat), i5 core, solid graphics card, Blu-ray ready, 1366 x 768 pixels res--great little package. And I can switch between stamina or speed modes.
I can open the lid with one hand: the base is weighty enought to keep the body firmly seated. Wernderfrull!
I LOVE, LOVE....LOVE !!! the backlit keyboard. I cannot fathom that more laptops don't come standard with this feature. That was a major and definitive selling point for me. There were tons of laptops that I couldn't consider because they had no backlight.
My old, large suped-up Viao left me feeling pretty down on Vaio--especially after the motherboard crapped out after less than a year of very gentle ownership. But this little guy, going on over a year strong now, I just love it. I think I feel as bonded with it as some folk feel about their Roombas. I never want this little guy to crap out. BUT, if it does, I'll be looking at Sony first for a replacement.
I am one happy owner. Just had to say that.
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