I'm glad to see them ditching 768p screens on the mainstream model, but what the hell is the point of "thin and light" if the things can only last 3-4 hours even with ULV parts/integrated graphics? The 15E model only has a freaking 2670 mAh battery! Sony quotes a 3 hour 45 minute runtime which is absolutely pathetic. Mobile is supposed to be you know...mobile.
Honestly, i can't think of many situations where i would be away from a plug for 3 hours or more. 3 hours and 45 min, whilst not spectacular, isnt exactly the end of the world. I think maybe you're over reacting a bit. I mean, if it was 4hr 30min would you still be having an anuerysm?
3h45m is probably in idle, which means if you do anything of value on the laptop then it is <2h, which is krap, because if my laptop runs <2h than I want at least the ability to replace/expand components. Therefore I'd choose T530 or W530 or something similar rather than VAIO. P.S. I had Vaio 15" once, that was the worse laptop I've ever had.
I was using my laptop for seven hours on battery today and that's a normal day for me. The only thing that stopped me going longer was that I ran out of power. OK, there were plugs nearby, but they were all being used.
First up it is $300 cheaper than typical ultrabooks and it really is not trying to be one. Secondly 1080p for the 15" really does eats up more battery, so I won't comment until other makers produce 1080p laptop at similar price point. BTW engadget reports that the Fit 15 lasted 3:37 hours, at least Sony is being more honest than most makers (advertised 7 hours but 5 hours with normal use). Given the Fit 15 is 5.05 lbs, I don't think they're suppose to be really mobile in the first place.
which part of thin & light implies awesome working hours? it's just another name for value/mainstream nowadays. I see workstation line requiring 8+ hrs nowdays, ultraportable/ultrabook at 6+hours. gaming line 3hrs min under light loads.
I for one is happy to see ivybridge i5 @ $600 (retail, non-sale/deal/clearance) with 1080p and 3+ hours.
I've asked for additional details; hopefully I can update this with specs in the near future. For now, I would assume TN panels, but I didn't get a spec sheet/PDF so I don't know.
They have done IPS 1080p on some 15.6" laptops, but their 13" VAIO 1080p was not, so it's a bit of a question mark. Hopefully it is, but then that would mean most likely the 14" is not as good as it would almost certainly be non-IPS. If anyone can find something out that states it is definitely IPS, let me know.
This isn't remotely definitive, but Ars had a hands on and said they were TN. Not surprising given the starting price, but having an IPS option would be nice (I'll always happily add another $100 or more for a better screen).
No DisplayPort, not interested. When will manufacturers realize some people want laptops to drive 1440p monitors? Frustrating you can hardly find a notebook for less than $800 with DP, even though its been out for how many years now?
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Bob Todd - Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - link
I'm glad to see them ditching 768p screens on the mainstream model, but what the hell is the point of "thin and light" if the things can only last 3-4 hours even with ULV parts/integrated graphics? The 15E model only has a freaking 2670 mAh battery! Sony quotes a 3 hour 45 minute runtime which is absolutely pathetic. Mobile is supposed to be you know...mobile.Kutark - Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - link
Honestly, i can't think of many situations where i would be away from a plug for 3 hours or more. 3 hours and 45 min, whilst not spectacular, isnt exactly the end of the world. I think maybe you're over reacting a bit. I mean, if it was 4hr 30min would you still be having an anuerysm?Peskarik - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
3h45m is probably in idle, which means if you do anything of value on the laptop then it is <2h, which is krap, because if my laptop runs <2h than I want at least the ability to replace/expand components. Therefore I'd choose T530 or W530 or something similar rather than VAIO.P.S. I had Vaio 15" once, that was the worse laptop I've ever had.
drealar - Friday, May 10, 2013 - link
Nope, engadget did the review for Vaio Fit 15 and it lasted 3:37 hours which right on the money with what Sony advertised.Shark Tek - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
As Peskarik said. That time is usually doing very very light stuff. Normally is way less than that.A very typical situation in my case is that flying to my hometown takes 3.5 hrs. This laptop doesnt work for me.
Tams80 - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - link
I was using my laptop for seven hours on battery today and that's a normal day for me. The only thing that stopped me going longer was that I ran out of power. OK, there were plugs nearby, but they were all being used.drealar - Friday, May 10, 2013 - link
First up it is $300 cheaper than typical ultrabooks and it really is not trying to be one. Secondly 1080p for the 15" really does eats up more battery, so I won't comment until other makers produce 1080p laptop at similar price point. BTW engadget reports that the Fit 15 lasted 3:37 hours, at least Sony is being more honest than most makers (advertised 7 hours but 5 hours with normal use). Given the Fit 15 is 5.05 lbs, I don't think they're suppose to be really mobile in the first place.PEJUman - Friday, May 10, 2013 - link
which part of thin & light implies awesome working hours? it's just another name for value/mainstream nowadays. I see workstation line requiring 8+ hrs nowdays, ultraportable/ultrabook at 6+hours. gaming line 3hrs min under light loads.I for one is happy to see ivybridge i5 @ $600 (retail, non-sale/deal/clearance) with 1080p and 3+ hours.
Hulk - Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - link
IPS screen option?JarredWalton - Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - link
I've asked for additional details; hopefully I can update this with specs in the near future. For now, I would assume TN panels, but I didn't get a spec sheet/PDF so I don't know.bunnyfubbles - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
their 1080p panels are typically IPSJarredWalton - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
They have done IPS 1080p on some 15.6" laptops, but their 13" VAIO 1080p was not, so it's a bit of a question mark. Hopefully it is, but then that would mean most likely the 14" is not as good as it would almost certainly be non-IPS. If anyone can find something out that states it is definitely IPS, let me know.Bob Todd - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
This isn't remotely definitive, but Ars had a hands on and said they were TN. Not surprising given the starting price, but having an IPS option would be nice (I'll always happily add another $100 or more for a better screen).jaydee - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
Poor vertical viewing angles, probably not IPS:http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6...
jaydee - Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - link
No DisplayPort, not interested. When will manufacturers realize some people want laptops to drive 1440p monitors? Frustrating you can hardly find a notebook for less than $800 with DP, even though its been out for how many years now?