The new Sony Vaio YB is an ultraportable notebook with an 11.6 inch display. It is not as expensive as the Vaio P or Vaio X notebooks. But while the Vaio P and Vaio X are powered by low power Intel Atom processors, the Vaio YB is different. It has an AMD E-350 dual core Zacate processor with Radeon HD 6310 graphics. And at $599, it is also reasonably priced (for a Sony laptop anyway).
Still, the Vaio YB is pricier than similar notebooks from HP and Lenovo. So how does the machine perform in real life situations?
Laptop Magazine has published a detailed review of the notebook. According to the reviewer, the VAIO YB is stylish and light weight. It also delivers reasonably good performance, thanks to its AMD Fusion APU. As for battery life, the notebook lasts for about 5 hours on a charge. Not bad for an AMD-powered ultraportable, but bear in mind that HP and Lenovo laptops with the same E-350 processor get over 6 hours of run time. On the bright side, the laptop can handle 1080p HD video. It also remains cool even while performing graphics intensive tasks.
The speakers and webcam aren't very impressive. The keyboard also seems to be a little cramped.
Overall, it looks like the Vaio YB is an interesting notebook. It is stylish and delivers excellent graphics performance. On the flip side, lower-prized competitors such as the HP Pavilion dm1z and the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e get better battery life and have better keyboards. But in the styles department, neither will beat the Vaio YB.
Still, the Vaio YB is pricier than similar notebooks from HP and Lenovo. So how does the machine perform in real life situations?
Laptop Magazine has published a detailed review of the notebook. According to the reviewer, the VAIO YB is stylish and light weight. It also delivers reasonably good performance, thanks to its AMD Fusion APU. As for battery life, the notebook lasts for about 5 hours on a charge. Not bad for an AMD-powered ultraportable, but bear in mind that HP and Lenovo laptops with the same E-350 processor get over 6 hours of run time. On the bright side, the laptop can handle 1080p HD video. It also remains cool even while performing graphics intensive tasks.
The speakers and webcam aren't very impressive. The keyboard also seems to be a little cramped.
Overall, it looks like the Vaio YB is an interesting notebook. It is stylish and delivers excellent graphics performance. On the flip side, lower-prized competitors such as the HP Pavilion dm1z and the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e get better battery life and have better keyboards. But in the styles department, neither will beat the Vaio YB.
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