Hands-on with the Sony VAIO Duo 11 Windows 8 Slider Ultrabook Hybrid

Tonight at IFA, Sony announced their Windows 8 Slider Ultrabook Hybrid called the VAIO Duo 11, and after the press conference we got some hands-on time with it.

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A Closer Look

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The Stylus

Using the stylus makes it very easy to draw on the screen. The stylus itself is very lightweight and feels very natural in your hand.

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The Ports

There are all the usual ports you would expect from a Sony VAIO included.

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Final Thoughts

This is a very nice bit of kit – it was very responsive, and felt natural to use, as was the case with the stylus.

Opening and closing the “lid” was easy and it didn’t feel like I was going to break it!

No news from Sony on a price yet, but it will be available by the end of October, so watch this space for more details and a full review nearer time.

What do you think of the VAIO Duo 11? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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About Andrew Edney

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