Review of Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop


In this article, I am going to throw light on some of the key features of the Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop. You can say that it is a desktop PC, but the amazing thing is that you can take it anywhere with you. So, it suits to call it a 'Mobile Desktop'.

Introduction:


This is an age, where touch screen devices are growing more and more and people are interested in tablets and smartphones. That's a good thing because, pretty much everything that a PC can do can be done with the help of a smartphone and a tablet, though not everything. If you badly need your desktop PC with you everywhere then there is a perfect gadget for you i.e., the Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop. Just as the name says it all, you can take your device wherever you go. So, take your portable desktop wherever you go and perform all the tasks you perform on your desktop computer with Sony's 20 inch touch screen display screen.

So, let's begin exploring the features of this Windows 8 Mobile Desktop as well as the pros and cons of it. Please read on.

Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop

Key Features:


Let's have a look in to the key features of the Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop.

  • Processor: This device comes in two models viz., SVJ20215CXW and SVJ20217CXW both of which have slightly different configurations and price tags. The SVJ20215CXW model has a 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317U dual core with 1.70/2.90 GHz.

    The other model SVJ20217CXW has got a higher performance processor i.e. the Intel Core i7-3517U dual core with 1.90/3.90 GHz.


  • Operating System: Both the models of this Mobile Desktop have got the latest version of Windows that is Windows 8 Pro which is a very demanded operating system around the market. It equipped with a 64-bit architecture.


  • Screen: It has a huge screen with whopping 20 inches display which is pretty much the size of a modern monitor for your PC. It has a screen resolution of 16900 X 900 which is kind of low for this device.

    The best thing about this PC is that it has a touch screen display. So, all the tablet and smartphone lovers out there can buy this one without any hesitation if you are worried about the touch technology.


  • Graphics Card: This PC has got a graphics card of Intel HD Graphics 4000 which is kind of slow for running heavy 3D games but most of the applications can be run with this PC.


  • RAM: The SVJ20215CXW model is installed with a 4 GB DDR3 RAM while the SVJ20217CXW has got an 8 GB DDR3 RAM installed.


  • Storage: The SVJ20215CXW model has got 750 GB hard disk drive and the other model has 1 TB of hard disk capacity. Both of these hard disks have an rpm of 5400.


  • Connectivity: It has 2 USB (v3.0), a Gigabit Ethernet port, headphone output and microphone input ports.

    It also supports Wi-Fi wireless networking with 802.1 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.


  • Price: This PC has a price of $999.99 and $1199.99 for SVJ20215CXW and SVJ20217CXW models respectively.


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    Move without powering off:


    The Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop comes with wireless keyboard and mouse. So, if you have to move from one room to another room with your PC you don't need to shut it down. Just carry the device to wherever you want along with its accessories. This makes it a portable PC. It also has a stand at the back with the help of which you can adjust it right according to your need.

    Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop

    BRAVIA Engine:


    Most of the Sony devices are powered with a BRAVIA Engine. This PC is not an exception. Its BRAVIA Engine will make your movies and games more colorful. The BRAVIA Engine is known to reduce noise and provide much better clarity to your display.

    Pros and cons of Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop:



    Pros:
  • Its large 20 inch display with BRAVIA technology is a very big pro because you can make use of this device just like any other PC.

  • USB 3.0 ports makes data transfer much faster.

  • The accessories like mouse and keyboard are provided along with the gadget.

  • It has a very responsive touch.


  • Cons:
  • It's a bit heaver to handle.

  • It has a low screen resolution.

  • The processor and the graphics card is not up to the mark to play high end 3D games.

  • It does not have a graphics output port and hence you cannot connect it to an external TV or a projector.


  • Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop

    Conclusion:


    To conclude, the Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop is a very useful device for all of you who spend a lot of time on your Desktop PC. This is a chance to take your new desktop PC to any place you like and start using it right away. So, in my opinion you can definitely go for this device because it is perfect for its price and won't disappoint you.


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