Sony - VAIO Tap 20 20" Portable Touch-Screen All-In-One Computer - 4GB Memory - 750GB Hard Drive

Purchased with the i7 chip and 8gb of RAM with Win 8 Pro. The basic concept of an AIO that has a battery is great. The basic feel is mediocre considering one is purchasing an entry level laptop (performance wise) with a touch screen for quite a high price. It doesn't feel like junk but Apple is not laying awake at night worrying about this product. Speed from the drive is quite slow for a modern computer. Buy the cheapest drive and upgrade to your own SSD (840Pro) the prices that Sony charges for theirs is outrageous. Now the awful part. If your computer breaks and you have to deal with Sony customer support you will be driven to tears. Everything is based offshore (and they of course pretend not to be) and there is no mechanism to bump it up the chain. My motherboard died and the computer has been out of service for more than a month and a half. There is a reason that Sony is on the ropes. BTW, if you try to add an negative review ( though polite and constructive) to the Sony website it goes into a black hole so gauging the true sentiments regarding this product is elusive.

I've had several laptops and desktops for my college and business life, but recently to decided to buy a computer for personal use. This computer was definitely for me. The large size took getting used to but I've found it to be very useful. The sound quality on this computer was also surprising to me as it can gain high volumes with minimal distortion (given it is put on a flat surface, the lower speakers are muffled when placed on your lap as a tablet). Many have complained about Windows 8 but I find having the touch features make it not only easy to use but very intuitive. It takes getting used to but a few hours fooling with programs and settings it is much easier to navigate then any system I've used. The only problems I have found are the battery life and initial setup. The battery will last at best 3 hours leaving it well short of any laptop or tablet. Also, the initial set is rather difficult as updates from both Sony and Windows are a bit confusing, but once they are completed the computer runs quickly and effectively. Overall, a great computer, especially for those willing to try something new.

I love my new Sony Vaio. I had a Sony Vaio that lasted for 11 years. It finally gave up the ghost so I went computer shopping. I was thinking of getting a new tablet/laptop hybrid (aka Envy, Ultrabook, etc.) yet all the reviews said they worked well as one, but not the other. I figured it was time to test drive so I went to Best Buy to see them in person. I wasn't fully satisfied with what I saw. I was going to look at iPads when I passed the display for the Sony Vaio Tap 20. I was curious, and the more I learned the happier I became. I wanted it for my apartment, for streaming shows, for email, etc, and for Office and other computer tasks. It was perfect for what I need. I am extremely happy and satisfied. I am still learning Windows 8, but if you are used to using a tablet, it is not hard to learn. I do wish I could use Google Play apps on it. I love taking it to the bedroom or the dining table to stream shows! I give it 4 1/2 stars! I do recommend getting another power supply cord as the battery when watching shows is about 3 hours. I have a cord in my bedroom and one at my desk.

I returned my Sony Tap 20 Vaio. It wouldn't play movies after I spent an extra $50 on a DVD drive! It didn't have an HDMI port to hook it to a second screen or to a TV to watch movies. It has a "feature" that allows you to connect to a SONY TV but you have to buy a special cord. The speaker is on the bottom edge under the computer. So, the sound is muffled or you have to buy speakers... I spent $1,000 between the computer, taxes, and warranty. I spent an additional $200 in "accessories" to make the computer function... before I got mad & returned it! I was frustrated that I had to keep buying things to do anything! Who wants a computer you can't watch movies on, can't connect a second screen, you can't hear, can't transfer your pictures to, can't, can't, can't... Seems to be a running theme. Well, I can't afford to waste over $1,000 on a computer I can't use. I returned it.

I purchased this for my wife. I was going to go Apple but the Price kept me from jumping. Windows 8 is a learning problem for all. I spent about 5 hours, learning the nuiances as I would have to teach hee lar. She loves the large screen. We are an older couple and this helps. She can expand texts, pictures etc the grandkids send her. She enjoys playing her "Casino" games on the Pc. The sound is richer and the screen adds to the enjoyment. She surfs with ease and has now taught me a few things about Windows 8. She uses a lap desk to support the screen with no problem. She actually says she types faster with the screen keyboard. Our friends at first are repulsed by the size and weight of it. They take it for a "test drive" and then want one.

This is one of the worst purchases I have made. I am so disappointed in this computer. What bothers me the most is this is the computer that the Best Buy worker recommended. I knew immediately that I wanted to take it back. It has no CD/DVD player, my Dell printer is not compatible with it and it constantly needs to have a system restore done on it. In September, after only owning it for 9 months, it randomly did a system reset back to the factory defaults. It was like the computer was brand new again. All my pictures, videos, and music were lost. I even called SONY to see if they could help and all they could say was, "I'm sorry. I'm not sure why that happened and their isn't anything we can do for you." In the past I've used HP and Dell and I don't know why I changed. I should have stuck with HP or Dell. This is a terrible computer. Take my advice and don't buy it.

I bought my VAIO Tap-20 to replace an iMac that I once thought was the best computer ever. Sorry, Apple, Sony has outpaced you. My Tap-20 is faster than the iMac, runs the software I need most, and frankly looks better on my desk. It also looks better on my lap, on the conference table, or anywhere else I want to use it, thanks to the fact I can unplug it and use the built-in long-life battery -- the Tap-20 actually functions as a very good tablet when I'm not using it as my desktop computer. Apple, it's been nice but you just don't cut it any more.

After bringing this computer home I was excited to plug it in and get started. i found this computer to be very slow compared to my iMac. I expected it to be a bit slower and was ok with that as my intentions were to use it for general things like email, banking, ect. The main problem i had with it was that It would lose the connection to the wireless router almost every time I tried to log on. I would have to reboot it in order for it to find the wireless access points each time i woke it up. Best Buy said that it was due to it's power saving mode because it's trying to save power for the battery side. This was not good for me so i returned it for a different model.