Sony VAIO SVJ2021V1E Pro Reviews

Sony's Vaio Tap 20 roused high expectations. It offers a great concept, in which a wide variety of possible uses can be seen quickly. Young and old alike could really find a family-suitable PC in this device. The large multi-touch screen and the connected input option speak for that. This is particularly important when Windows cannot serve with finger-optimized software. Other bonuses are the low operating noise, decent application performance and the very good keyboard that is included. The Vaio Tap 20's gaming suitability is limited to low resolutions and quality settings in current titles. The buyer should definitely not hope for a genuine gaming PC. Nevertheless, particularly the youngest can count with a big fun factor when apps are used that have been made for the tablet format and finger gestures. They also have a moderate performance requirements, are simple and very well playable. However, we believe that the implementation of the envisioned idea was ultimately not quite finished in important aspects. A pull-out handle on the device or a matching case would considerably simplify carrying the 5 kilogram heavy device and also make it possible for children. The extremely reflective screen and the short battery runtimes also prevent outdoor use to quite an extent. The Vaio Tap 20 would certainly be impressive outdoors as a portable TV or for presenting the latest birthday pictures to a larger group. Sony completely omitted the option of connecting a second monitor right away and thus also restricts the application range in both the multimedia and office fields. The key factor for or against the Vaio Tap 20 could ultimately be the price. At a street price of approximately 1150 Euros (~$1494), the buyer has to waive on the portability of a real tablet and cannot expect the performance of a desktop replacement. Users who can accept these restrictions will get a very interesting product that particularly convinces with its easy finger use.