Sony VAIO VGN-TZ21 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We all know Sony makes great gadgets and the TZ21 is another corker

Pros: Sony's smart looks

Cons: Price

Verdict: If you really can't live without a Sony badge, this is one of its best.

Review summary: To appreciate the beauty of Sonyâ-'s laptop, you need to handle it yourself

Pros: Good connectivity; Sturdy design; Attractive looks

Cons: Awkward trackpad; Expensive

Verdict: However, machines like this are steadily coming down in price and although Vaio will always be a top-end brand name, we can expect to see better components for less cost in newer models

Review summary: Sony is renowned for its ultraportable laptops, producing some of the most stylish and desirable machines available. The VAIO VGN-TZ21WN/B (£1799 inc. VAT) is a case in point, offering tiny dimensions and a distinctive design

Pros: Excellent screen, Good battery life, 3G/HSDPA

Cons: Keyboard prone to flexing, Just two USB ports

Verdict: A diminutive laptop with style, comfort and an outstanding battery life

Review summary: The Vaio VGN-TZ21WN is a thin and lightweight, yet powerful laptop and is Sony's best ultraportable to date. It has an integrated 3G HSDPA adaptor, Wi-Fi, incredibly long battery life, the keyboard is very easy to type on and a DVD writer is squeezed in a

Pros: 3G and Wi-Fi; small size and weight; long battery life

Cons: Poor 3D performance; lacking in ports

Verdict: With 3G, Wi-Fi, good performance and extremely long battery life, plus being small and beautifully formed, the TZ21WN is Sony's best ultraportable yet, although it doesn't come cheap