Sony Laptops

Sony Vaio X series (VPCX11S1E/B)

We defy anyone not to be impressed by the 11.1-inch Vaio VPCX11S1E/B ultra-portable laptop. It offers netbook-esque performance and it's ludicrously expensive, but it's remarkably thin and light, and Sony's made surprisingly few compromises considering how slender it is

Editor's rating 6.5

Sony Vaio VGN-AW41MF/H

The 18.4-inch Vaio VGN-AW41MF/H desktop-replacement laptop is big, beefy and beautiful. A crisper screen would help it do full justice to 1080p video played back via its Blu-ray drive, but that's a minor flaw in one of the fastest Core 2 Duo laptops we've seen

Editor's rating 8.5

Sony Vaio VGN-AW31M/H

With an 18.4-inch screen, this is one serious slab of Sony technology -- and it has a price tag to match. Understated styling and a battery worth the name aren't normally to be found in desktop-replacement laptops, but the Sony Vaio AW31M/H is a versatile machine capable of more than playing Blu-ray movies

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11WN/B

The 13-inch Vaio VGN-Z11WN/B is a superb ultra-portable laptop, with exemplary connectivity features, an excellent display and an attractive, robust design. It's not absolutely perfect, but, if you can afford the eye-watering price, this excellent performer won't disappoint

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 8.4

Sony Vaio TT

Sony's T series has always represented the ultimate in ultraportable computing and its latest incarnation, the TT epitomises everything the series stands for: it's attractive, has great connectivity and is highly portable. Netbooks offer similar functionality for a fraction of the price, but the Sony Vaio TT is the best money can buy

Editor's rating 9.0

Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU

Do you want the power of a full-size desktop PC in a semi-portable laptop? With 4GB of RAM, a whopping two 250GB hard drives and a Blu-ray drive, Sony's Vaio VGN-AR61ZU unleashes impressive performance, power and quality into a desktop replacement form factor

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Vaio VGN-TZ21WN

The Vaio VGN-TZ21WN is a thin and lightweight, yet powerful laptop and is Sony's best ultraportable to date. It has an integrated 3G HSDPA adaptor, Wi-Fi, incredibly long battery life, the keyboard is very easy to type on and a DVD writer is squeezed in as well

Editor's rating 9.0

Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU

The Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU is a large yet sleek-looking laptop that has the processing power to rival a desktop machine. Its great 17-inch glossy HD screen offers intense colours and contrast, while games performance is amazing, plus you get two 250GB hard drives

User rating 3.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Vaio CR series

The CR series is is the latest in a line of colourful laptops from Sony, designed for the style-conscious user, and it comes in a range of colours. The CR promises a premium finish and modern components, without breaking the bank. Is that possible for a Sony Vaio?

User rating 7.5

Editor's rating 8.5

Sony Vaio FZ

If you're after a desktop replacement, the Sony Vaio FZ series looks smart, has a crisp, clear screen and is equipped with a 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo processor and 2GB of RAM, meaning it can process image and video files without effort

User rating 1.0

Editor's rating 7.4

Sony Vaio TZ

The utterly gorgeous TZ is small, sleek and sophisticated -- the Kylie Minogue of laptops. It's also Sony's first laptop to feature an ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo processor, so it promises great performance and prodigious battery life

User rating 6.8

Editor's rating 9.0

Sony Vaio VGN-TX5XN

Sony's VGN-TX5XN is a small but perfectly formed 11.1-inch ultraportable laptop. Its small, lightweight chassis is ideal for carrying with you and with 100GB of storage, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth it's got all you need for working on the run

Editor's rating 8.3

Sony Vaio VGN-C2S

Sony has injected some colour into its laptops with the Vaio VGN-C2S. Available in blue, pink or green it promises to brighten up your Web browsing experience, however it's not the cheapest that money can buy

Editor's rating 6.7

Sony Vaio VGN-UX1XN

Sony has achieved something very exciting, squeezing Windows Vista on to a computer smaller than even the teeniest ultra-portable laptop. Solid-state memory makes it quick to boot up too.

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 6.2

Sony Vaio VGN-FE31H

The Sony Vaio FE31H has a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor, uses an Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics adaptor with TurboCache memory and the HDD is 120GB in size, but you can get it for around £800, which is incredibly cheap for a Sony. Not only that but it looks good, too -- can there really be no catch?

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Vaio TX3XP

Vaio TX series aren't normal laptops. They have looks to die for and their petite dimensions give you a reason never to venture outdoors without them. If you're looking for a laptop that's genuinely designed for life on the move and you have about £1,500 burning a hole in your pocket, the TX3XP could be the one

User rating 6.0

Editor's rating 8.8

Sony Vaio VGN-AR11S

Sony's Vaio VGN-AR11S is the first laptop to use an integrated Blu-ray drive. It's also the first laptop we've seen that uses a 1080i-capable display with HDCP decoding capability, giving it full high-definition readiness. It uses a fast processor and features a pair of 100GB hard drives, making it a good all-rounder

User rating 6.5

Editor's rating 9.3

Sony Vaio SZ2VP preview

The Vaio SZ2VP is a laptop with dual graphics cards. 'Stamina' is a low performance mode that helps prolong battery life while running everyday tasks; the 'Speed' option is more potent, using an Nvidia GeForce 7400 graphics card that lets you enjoy 3D games and more demanding imaging tasks

User rating 1.0

Sony VAIO VGN-TX2XP/L

The VAIO TX2 makes just as good an impression as its predecessor, the TX1, thanks to its svelte exterior, stylish chassis and excellent battery life. It is the smallest, lightest two-spindle laptop on the market, and it is arguably the most accomplished ultraportable ever released

Editor's rating 8.7

Sony Vaio S5VP

Featuring the Intel 915GM chipset and the latest iteration of Centrino, the S5VP is ideal for those who want a truly portable laptop that can still deliver strong performance. It's not perfect, though -- it runs hot, it's occasionally noisy and it's pricey

Editor's rating 8.2