Sony Vaio Duo 13 Now Available – See Specs, Price, and Where to Buy

Sony’s latest Convertible Ultrabook, the Sony VAIO Duo 13 series, powered by the latest Intel Haswell processor is now available to order online. The Sony Vaio Duo 13 comes in two models, the Sony VAIO Duo SVD13215PXB powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and the Sony VAIO Duo SVD13213CXW which is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor. There is also a customizable option. Check out their respective specifications below and find out which one is for you.

The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a slider-type convertible Ultrabook. It’s the predecessor of the Vaio Duo 11 which is powered by a 3rd gen Intel Ivy Bridge processor. The Vaio Duo 13 features a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a Full HD resolution at 1920×1080 pixels. The display is an IPS (in-plane switching) type of display, which is better than your typical laptop display, and it comes with TRILUMINOS technology for true and natural shades of color. The display even features an anti-reflective coating that lessens glare and light reflection for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

A digitizer stylus is also available allowing you to precisely write, draw, and tap the screen easily. All the Asus VAIO Duo 13 models come with a Solid State Drive for its storage. It has some basic connectivity options such as USB 3.0, full HDMI, full SD/MS Pro Duo slot, 3.5mm headphone, and it even has Intel WiDi that allows you to stream videos wirelessly. It also has a sleek looking design and definitely better than its predecessor.

The Sony Vaio Duo 13 has a Core i7 model and a Core i5 model. Their respective core specifications vary from one another. There is also a fully customizable option, which is the VAIO Duo SVD132190X. Check out their respective specifications, prices, and where to order below.

Sony VAIO Duo SVD13213CX Specs, Price, Where to Buy

Processor: Intel Core i5-4200U Haswell Dual-Core 1.60GHz-2.60GHz 3MB Cache
Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 1600MHZ (Fixed)
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Storage: 128GB SSD
Display: 13.3-inch capacitive touchscreen, Full HD 1920×1080, IPS, LED Backlit, Anti-Reflective, Triluminos
Operating System: Windows 8 64 bit
Camera: 2 megapixels Full HD Front and 8 megapixel Rear with Exmor RS and mic
Keyboard: 83 Keys QWERTY 1.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch, Backlit
Audio: Intel High Definition Audio with ClearAudio+
Connectivity: 2x USB3.0, HDMI, Headphone, DC-In, Memory Stick + Secure Digital
Networking Options: Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, Ethernet Port, WiFi, WiDi, NFC
Dimension: 13″ x 0.77″ x 8.27″
Weight: 2.93 lbs (with battery)
Battery: Internal Li-Po 6320mAh, up to 10 hrs
Color: Carbon Black, White

The Sony VAIO Duo 13 SVD13213CX is the cheapest model, and it’s currently priced at $1,399.99. For the UK go here.

Sony VAIO Duo SVD13215PX Specs, Price, Where to Buy

Processor: Intel Core i7-4500U Haswell Dual-Core 1.80GHz-3.00GHz 4MB Cache
Memory: 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHZ (Fixed)
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Storage: 256GB SSD
Display: 13.3-inch capacitive touchscreen, Full HD 1920×1080, IPS, LED Backlit, Anti-Reflective, Triluminos
Operating System: Windows 8 Pro 64 bit
Camera: 2 megapixels Full HD Front and 8 megapixel Rear with Exmor RS and mic
Keyboard: 83 Keys QWERTY 1.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch, Backlit
Audio: Intel High Definition Audio with ClearAudio+
Connectivity: 2x USB3.0, HDMI, Headphone, DC-In, Memory Stick + Secure Digital
Networking Options: Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, Ethernet Port, WiFi, WiDi, NFC
Dimension: 13″ x 0.77″ x 8.27″
Weight: 2.93 lbs
Battery: Internal Li-Po 6320mAh, up to 10 hrs
Color: Carbon Black, White

The Sony VAIO Duo 13 SVD13215PX is currently priced at $1,899.99. For the UK go here.

The Sony VAIO Duo SVD13215PX is not the highest-end model, but it’s definitely faster than the Core i5 model. If you want more options and customization, check out the SVD132190X below.

Sony VAIO Duo SVD132190X Custom Convertible Ultrabook

Luckily, Sony has a fully customizable option, the Sony VAIO Duo 13 SVD132190X. You can choose which processor will it run, you can even choose the Intel Core i7-4650U if you want more processing power. You can choose more memory, more storage capacity, and what bundled software you want to include in your convertible Ultrabook. The Sony VAIO Duo SVD132190X is fully customizable according to your liking. Below are the following options available.

Processor: Intel Core i5-4200U, Core i7-4500U or Core i7-4650U
Operating System: Windows 8 64bit or Windows 8 Pro 64bit
Office Software: Microsoft Office 2013 Home, Student, Business or Professional
Hard Drive Storage: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB SSD
Memory: 4GB or 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz
Wireless Mobile Broadband: None or AT&T 4G LTE
Display Adapter: No VGA or with VGA display adapter
Color: White or Carbon Black
Other Addons: Screen protector, Antivirus Software, Home Network Setup, Service Plans, and other essential accessories

Price starts from $1,399.99, which is the base model price and can go up depending on the configuration you choose and additional accessories that you will include.