We’ve just gotten our first look at Sony’s VAIO Duo 11, a “hybrid-style ultrabook” with a hinge that slides the keyboard in, turning it into a Windows 8 tablet. The touch-equipped device looks light as a notebook, but it’s hefty as a tablet. The 11.6-inch device is supposed to weigh about 2.9 pounds, a little more than Microsoft’s Surface, but it’s not too difficult to hold with both hands. The display units have a separate supplementary battery, which adds significantly to the weight. The final battery time isn’t set yet; Sony promises us a “full work day” with the supplementary battery attached once the tablet has been released. The version I saw used an Intel Core i7 processor with 8GB of RAM, but customers will be able to select an i5 or i3 as well.
Sony VAIO Duo 11 hybrid tablet hands-on pictures and video (update)
Hands-on with the Sony VAIO Duo 11, a folding combination tablet / notebook.
Hands-on with the Sony VAIO Duo 11, a folding combination tablet / notebook.
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011.
Update: Video hands-on!
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