Sony VAIO Tap 11 tablet announced with Windows 8

The Sony VAIO Tap 11 is a new tablet which is almost as thin and light as the Apple iPad  and is touted as the "world's thinnest Windows 8 tablet" by Sony. The device features a 11.6 inch Triluminous touch display with a 1080 by 1920 pixel resolution, up to 512GB of SSD storage, 4th generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors and up to 4GB of RAM.

While Sony may not have been able to bring the 4.5 watt fanless Haswell to their VAIO Tap 11, you have to be impressed with the sleek 9.9mm thickness and less than two pound weight they have been able to achieve with the device.

Other features on the VAIO Tap 11 include a full 3.0 USB port, microSD slot and a microHDMI port which can be used to connect your tablet to your TV. Sony has even included a built-in stand on the tablet if you want to use enjoy your movies and video on the 1080p screen.

Sony has included a detachable keyboard for those who want to get productive with your VAIO Tap 11. It attaches to the screen with magnets and doubles as a cover, while offering added battery life through its included battery. The attractive aluminum design with chiclet keys and trackpad wont find too many complaints while the added stylus and accompanying apps will help those who want to take notes, draw or make annotations.

The thin chassis and all this power had to come with one drawback and that is the battery life. Fortunately its a reasonable six hours thanks to the boost offered by its Haswell CPU. Sony has still to reveal the pricing for this device, but you will know soon enough when it arrives in stores next month.

Press Release

World’s thinnest (9.9mm) Windows 8 tablet PC with Intel® Core™ Processor family[1]

• Touch or type, with wireless magnetic keyboard/cover
• Capture photos and edit them with digitizer stylus
• Control your TV/home entertainment system and discover new content

Sometimes you need the performance of a PC, sometimes the convenience of a tablet. Now you can have them both with new VAIO Tap 11 from Sony, your everyday companion from the lecture hall to the living room.

Slipping effortlessly into a student bag, super-light VAIO Tap 11 is a power-packed Windows 8 tablet PC that’s ready for anything. Thanks to the latest Intel® processors and speedy SSD storage, you'll breeze through daily tasks with the fluid, intuitive responses of Windows 8.

Browse the web, retouch photos and explore apps on the 29.4cm (11.6”) Full HD touchscreen. Movies and games look even more impressive with beautiful sharpness and clarity. X-Reality™ for mobile (on selected models[1]) brings entertainment to life with astonishing precision and detail, while TRILUMINOS® Display for mobile offers a wide palette of gorgeously rich, natural colours.

Typing is a pleasure on VAIO Tap 11’s slim, full-pitch wireless keyboard with touchpad. The keyboard can also be attached to the screen when not being used, doubling as a protective cover for the PC screen. Whenever you want to, remove the cover and type comfortably with the keyboard on your lap or on a desk. Then, when you're ready to move, just re-attach the keyboard and it automatically re-charges as you go.

Inspiration can strike at any time, and VAIO Tap 11 makes a perfect note-taking partner in the lecture theatre, office or at home. Scribble down notes, take memos and sketch ideas with the responsive digitizer stylus. Take crisp photos of a textbook, report or slide presentation with the high resolution 8 megapixel rear-facing camera powered by “Exmor RS for PC”. Then sketch, draw or annotate with your own handwritten notes and slip the results into your own work.

Slim, versatile VAIO Tap 11 also makes a great partner to control your TV and home entertainment system. Browse schedules, get in-depth details about the show you’re watching and discover more great content with TV SideView[2] (available free from the Window Store) – the app that’s like a ‘second screen’ for your BRAVIA TV. VAIO Tap 11 even doubles as a handy infrared remote, letting you change channels, adjust TV volume and control other IR devices from the comfort of your couch.

Give your music collection and movies the soundtrack they deserve. ClearAudio+ mode immerses you in crisp, super-clear sound that’s optimised for your favourite content. There’s a choice of four different preset settings to suit any tastes, plus an equaliser and effects to fine-tune your listening via the intuitive touch interface.

Sharing your music is simple, too. One-touch listening easily links VAIO Tap 11 with your NFC-enabled speakers, headphones and other audio devices. It’s the fun, convenient way to stream music without wires to slow you down.
Available in a choice of black or white finishes, the new VAIO Tap 11 Windows 8 tablet PC is available in Europe from Autumn 2013. 

[1] As of September 4th 2013 13:00 (CET) without keyboard