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Sony Vaio Tap 20

Sony Vaio Tap 20
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Sony's new all-in-one -- or is it a tablet? -- is one of the most innovative Windows 8 launch PCs. A 20-inch all-in-one with a battery, the Vaio Tap 20 offers the mobility of a tablet (over a short range, anyway) and the large display of a proper desktop.

3.5 stars
    Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)

CNET Editors' Rating

4.5 stars

Average User Review

out of 4 user reviews

The good: By slapping a battery inside a 20-inch touch-screen all-in-one to make the Sony Vaio Tap 20, the company has given birth to a new PC category with great potential in tech-savvy homes.

The bad: The touch screen has some frustrating drag, and Sony made a few missteps among some otherwise reasonable sacrifices for portability and price.

The bottom line: A compelling experiment in tablet-desktop hybridization, the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is a great fit for home tech enthusiasts willing to try something new.

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October 31, 2012 3:20 PM PDT

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