Product Description
The VAIO® Tap 20 features exceptional picture quality and a capacitive touchscreen. Every touch of your finger elicits snappy performance no matter what you're doing. The 20” 1600 x 900 touchscreen LCD is equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle. Backed by Sony TV technology, the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 adds sharpness filters and noise reduction to display rich, beautiful content on your VAIO® Tap. Experience deep and vivid colors, noise reduction for seamless video, and sharpness filters to bring out every minute detail.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1572 in Personal Computers
- Color: Black
- Brand: Sony
- Model: SVJ20215CXB
- Released on: 2012-11-28
- Dimensions: 7.30" h x 19.00" w x 12.00" l, 11.00 pounds
- CPU: Core i5-3317U 1.7 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 750GB
- Processors: 1
- Display size: 20
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- Intel Core i5 3317U 1.7 GHz
- 4 GB DDR3
- 750 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
- 20-Inch Screen
- Windows 8
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SVJ20215CX Say hello to the touchscreen, the mobile All-in-One PC that does what you want and goes where you need it. Surf the web, draw, play games, watch movies or balance your budget from any room. With a stunning 20-inch screen and the ability to interact with multiple users, this touch performer not only does it all, it does it anywhere. |  |
| 20” touchscreen display. | Built-in battery. | Multi-position PC. | ||||
| The VAIO Tap 20 features exceptional picture quality and a capacitive touchscreen. The 20” 1600 x 900 touchscreen LCD is equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle. Backed by Sony TV technology, the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 adds sharpness filters and noise reduction to display rich, beautiful content on your VAIO Tap. | Equipped with a built-in battery, for cord-free convenience, the VAIO Tap 20 easily moves from home office to couch for the enjoyment of all. Simply pick it up and carry it room to room without having to worry about shutting down and re-booting. Perfect for when you want to bring the VAIO Tap to the garage to watch a how-to clip on car repair or when you need it in the kitchen to follow your favorite on-line recipe. | The multi-position stand lets you tilt the VAIO Tap to achieve the ideal angle for any activity. From an upright position, just push down gently on the PC until the position is perfect for you. Lay it flat to play board games or prop it up to read. You can even hold it in your lap while sitting on the sofa while surfing the web. |
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Never Shut Down Whether you're done for the day or just stepping out for a latte, there's rarely a reason to power down your VAIO Tap. Featuring Sony's Rapid Wake technology, simple enter into energy-saving sleep mode that helps keep data safe and secure. Battery drain is minimal, so your PC can star asleep for days10. Want to rouse it from slumber? Press the power button and get back to business in about 2 seconds. Near Field communcations Easily exchange messages, photos, MP3 files, and URLS from one NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled device to another by simply tapping on the touch icon. It’s instant and requires zero setup. Switch from listening to music on your VAIO PC to your compatible headphones by touching the headphones to the VAIO Tap 20. Or if you want to see the same website on your PC from your Sony Xperia™ smartphone, just touch the mark and watch it on a larger screen. Family Paint™ software Designed for kids to paint, draw, and express themselves artistically. Family Paint™ software provides comprehensive drawing tools including size-adjustable colored pencils, crayons, markers, stamps and an eraser. On the VAIO® Tap, you can choose a split screen so more than one person can join in the fun. With 10 point capacitive touch, kids can apply all the tools directly on the screen with two hands as if they're painting or drawing on the real canvas. |
Fingertapps™ Organizer This is not your ordinary calendar or message board. This unique app lets you post voice messages, photos, drawings, and video messages online to help the whole family stay organized and aware of everyone’s schedule. Get creative and add your favorite team’s logo on game days, or record a happy birthday song to play on your kid's birthday, or post a photo of your vacation destination on the days you will be gone. Wizardly Webcam The built-in HD web camera features a Sony Exmor® R image sensor which helps guarantee a crisp, bright picture - even in dimly-lit rooms. The webcam is perfect for snapping self-portraits, video conferencing with a client or catching up with your friends. You can even use the camera and a few simple hand gestures to take command of your computer thanks to VAIO Gesture Control. PlayMemories Home™ software Uniquely smart and easy-to-use, PlayMemories Home™ software makes organizing, editing and sharing your photos and videos a cinch. Instantly import and sort your content by event or date. Then transform your favorites from ordinary to extraordinary with intuitive adjustments and stunning filters. You can even create heartwarming slide-shows complete with transitions and soundtracks in 3 simple steps. Finally, share your picks privately with family and friends or on popular social networking sites like Facebook® and YouTube™. PlayMemories Online™ service can even securely store your content in the cloud allowing virtually all of your devices to access it anytime, anyplace. |
PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy With the newest version of VAIO Care™ software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert. Support for your PC There's nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO computers. We cover parts and labor on covered repairs. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more. Or if you prefer, you can just call us on the phone.4 We are here to help. Download Socialife app Discover your favorite news, videos, and social networking feeds in one place. You can check out new posts on Facebook®, watch You Tube® videos, and add comments. Plus, you'll get recommendations for new blogs and news based on your interests which you can then add to your My Stream. Socialife. See what's happening in your world today. |
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1. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology-enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific
hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors.
Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.
3. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions,
wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.
4. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
5. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
6. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.
7. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
8. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
9. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.
10. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
11. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental
conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.
12. Kaspersky Internet Security 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are
finished, buy Kaspersky Internet Security to continue to be protected from cybercriminals, identify theft, viruses, and other threats.
13. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an enabled chipset, BIOS, firmware, and software, and a subscription with a capable service provider.
Consult your system manufacturer and service provider for availability and functionality. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other
damages resulting thereof. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/anti-theft.
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, make.believe, VAIO, their respective logos, BRAVIA, Xperia, Exmor, PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Online, Family Paint and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Core and Centrino are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Dolby and Home Theatre are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Screen images are simulated.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
By Eric Carson
This computer contains more than enough horsepower for most home computing tasks (save PC gaming, but come on, get a console and game on that). This is essentially a low voltage Core i5 laptop bolted onto a 20" glass monitor.
Full disclosure - I replaced the spinning hard drive (5400 RPM is terrible performance) with an Intel SSD (the 330 series 160GB). My family keeps our media on a separate network-attached server, so we don't have need of much storage on the home PC, so this solution works best for us. After switching out, we are getting almost 5 hours of battery life, which is very good for the size of the display.
The battery adds some heft to the machine. Even after swapping the hard drive for SSD, the machine weighs in at just under 10 pounds, so this is a tablet that gets set on the couch, dining room table or bedroom floor, rather than the lap.
The build quality of the machine is fantastic. It looks good, and the hinge is very well built on the stand. The one thing that is a bit disconcerting is that the glass surface of the display is not as smooth as it should be, and this makes playing some games (like air hockey, for instance) a bit more difficult than they should be. Hopefully, this is the result of some process at the factory, and after cleaning the display a few times, fingers will glide smoothly.
For a unique home computer with functionality and wow factor, this is it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Long Time Amazon Customer
First: The hardware
I have been in computing for my entire career (35+ years) outside a stint in the military. I have watched as computers continually shrunk while their power has continually increased. I still clung to the notion of a minitower as the basic unit of computing - until this arrived - i was able to clear a mid size tower out of my bedroom and take up less space with this unit than my previous monitor.
It is every bit as functional - indeed it is speedier than the older tower was. Very solid build - not something you would normally disconnect and trek with you through your house - but with a built in battery (that supposedly lasts 2-3 hours) this unit can be picked up and transported to show visitors or other people things you want them to see - without their need to trek into my bedroom. Very solid build, and very snappy performance - although serious gamers might not be satisfied - needing that millisecond advantage on their opponents.
Sony provided usb ports, etc. that are eminently useable and this unit can be expanded with peripherals (not quite to the extent of a minitower with expansion slots) - but certainly more expandable than most people would want or need. Five stars for build quality and performance. Five stars to amazon - fast delivery and decent price.
2. Windows 8
Regarding Windows 8, I honestly didn't think I'd like it much - but I really, really like the new interface - it's so easy to jump from desktop to metro to desktop app to metro app - i am going to sell my ipad2 - it really is a clunker compared to Windows 8 - of course one has to have a basic windows experience behind them to appreciate the integration of metro/ipad style apps with a windows desktop - but I guess I qualify there. Corner hovers with mouse or side/top swipes allow the easiest navigation that I could imagine. For experienced windows users - there are a few irritating moments when you know exactly what you want to do - but haven't a clue how to do it - usually corner hovers with a mouse or taps bring up menus that contain the items you're searching for - such as task manager. Use google liberally at first to find how to do what you want - within 30 - 60 minutes you will have mastered the vast majority of those things you tended to do on windows in the past and the metro apps are such a bonus, cheap ( I haven't spent a cent yet ) and in the case of the included mail app - so much nicer than a traditional windows experience. well done Microsoft!
3. Response to Other reviews:
Regarding slow response (unit vs Windows 8) in prior review - I have not experienced this myself - the unit is crisp and responds quickly to swipes or mouse clicks and app processing is normal - one possibility might be using wireless in a weak spot - but I quit using wireless after configuring my machine and moving it to the bedroom where it has a gigabit wired connection.
Regarding hang-ups - losing apps / data as stated by another reviewer. I have not experienced this at all - it is solid and runs perfectly - haven't needed to reboot since I finished configuration about two weeks ago. Perhaps a defective unit that needs replacement? Amazon will accomodate this quickly also - if done right after a purchase (I think within 30 days).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Z. Barnett
Over the years, I've come to rely on amazon reviews for everything from my pasta strainer to my newest telephoto lens... Give how much I've gained from amazon reviews, I wanted to take some time and "give back" to the community.
For a while I wanted a computer in the kitchen so that I could use epicurious and listen to music while cooking. When Christmas came around and my wife got me this Sony VAIO Tap All-in-One 20 inch Touchscreen, I have to say I was very disappointed. I had been eyeing the vizio all-in-ones. For example:
VIZIO CA27-A4 27-Inch All-in-One Desktop
So, grudgingly I turned on what I thought was going to be a real let down. Set up was easy and within 15 minutes I had installed the windows 8 epicurious app (which looks AMAZING by the way) and was playing a song from the amazon mp3 cloud player on google chrome.
So far so good. I put the computer in the kitchen and took out my laptop and started doing some work--that's when something funny happened. I kept thinking of excuses to use my brand new sony--oh, I want to download some pictures--or oh, I want to get a few windows 8 games... that type of thing. Eventually, I picked it up (it has a battery, so no need to turn it off) and sat it down on the carpet in my living room. Usually I work lying down with a pillow on the ground while my wife works sitting on our couch--and so I started working on the sony.
The huge screen is so much better than my lap top--beautiful! I even downloaded the windows 8 kindle app and now I read books using this computer. And when I do want to cook, bringing it over to the kitchen is a snap (again, because of the battery, but also because the stand snaps in and out--unlike the vizio stand).
So, to summarize:
-This is not something that I would consider portable (lol, I wouldn't bring it to a coffee shop), but it's portable in terms of easily moving it from one room to another.
-The screen is beautiful--touch gestures work perfectly.
-Unless you're into serious gaming or video editing, the processor is plenty powerful.
-Smart design (battery, kickstand, nice keyboard and mouse, aesthetically pleasing)
-Not necessarily for everyone, but definitely worth thinking about...
~Brand New Sony Fan
P.S. Wrote this review on the computer I'm reviewing :)
P.P.S. Only downside is that the sound is not great.
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