Sony Vaio TX3XP review

Typical price: £1,500

What is it: Super-stylish ultra-portable laptop

What we think: Light, stylish and with a prodigious battery life, it's perfect for everyday computing on the go

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Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 13 October 2006

Tags: Sony, Sony Vaio TX3XP, pixels, DVD playback, USB port

We like:

Portability; integrated DVD drive; fingerprint reader; battery life

We don't like:

Position of mouse buttons; limited memory card compatibility; few USB ports

You might also need:

USB hub

CNET UK judgement:

A terrific petite laptop, the TX3XP is light, stylish and has a prodigious battery life -- it's perfect for using on the go. Clearly, it's not meant for playing modern games, but for day-to-day mobile computing you'll have to go a long way to beat this

Full review:

Writing a love poem for a laptop isn't normal behaviour, but then the Vaio TX series aren't normal laptops. These 11-inch wonders have looks to die for and their petite dimensions give you a legitimate reason never to venture outdoors without them. If you're looking for a laptop that's genuinely designed for life on the move, is attractive, and you have about £1,500 burning a hole in your pocket, the TX3XP could be the one. Continue Reading...