Sony X series consists of the world’s lightest and almost in exhaustive Vaio X ultra slim notebooks. This sleek model of only 13.9 mm thickness and in India Sony ran a campaign as Size 0 laptop.
Very Light Weight
The new sony vaio X notebook is very handy and light to carry, with weigh only 655 gms; however, with slight change in configuration, the weight may reach 755 gms.Its range of features is specially designed to cater to the needs of dynamic professionals and ambitious students with the latest Genuine Windows 7, 11.i- inch LCD screen, VGA ports, Gigabite Ethernets and 2X USB.
On Battery Life !
Vaio X's highly efficient Lithium polymer battery enables users to use this notebook for the whole day and was claimed that the laptop is providing an unbelievable 16 hours of battery life (strings !) . This is the best choice for users who wish to remain connected and online all the time because even if a user is at a distance from a wi-fi hotspot, it allows him/her to remain connected at a downloadable speed of 7.2 Mbps. Sony vaio X ultra slim notebooks also lure the youngsters by its multi-finger touch screen, easy drag and drop option, durable carbon-fiber body and attractive LED backlit technology.
Students are the target
Sony's new size zero laptops chic body and cool colors has managed to attract the market, but its slightly high price of approx Rs. 65,000 in India as compared to its close competitors is alarming the parents and the increasing tech-savvy generation. Sony vaio X ultra slim notebooks’ two variants, one with a smooth glossy finish and the other with an enduring matt effect have revolutionized the entire process of working online.
Its in-built motion-eye web cam is sweeping the youth market as a trend setter. The size zero laptop's 0.5-inches thick body helps it fit in any available space and proves to be a lucrative asset.
Catch on Battery Life Claims
The claim of Sony about the life of the Vaio Size Zero ultra slim notebooks has failed to prove itself in the market as it can be run continuously for only 3.5 hours on a go; the claim for continuous 16 hours is only possible if you use the extended battery. Thus, these half truths of Sony may prove to be a deterrent in its marketing strategy.
Pros : light weight and trendy , backlit helps keys glow when room lights are off.
Cons :too expensive , claims on good battery life is not all true.
- Anjum Azaz is a research scholar in University of Delhi,India.