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Vizio Thin + Light 14-inch
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Engadget Review
Vizio's first laptop offers fast performance and zero bloatware in an attractive package, but it's marred by some serious usability flaws.
Pros
- Lovely all-metal designCrisp 1,600 x 900 screen Fast performance
Cons
- Short battery lifeJumpy trackpad, uncomfortable keyboardNo SD slot
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Vizio Thin + Light 14-inch
- Critic Reviews (5)
- User Reviews (2)
- 74AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE5 ReviewsPC Mag70Vizio 14-inch Thin + Light (CT14-A2)The Vizio Thn + Light 14-inch (CT14-A2) is fast, bright, and nice to look at. But a couple of stumbles hold it back from reaching our top scores.Engadget70Vizio Thin + Light review (14-inch, 2012): how doVizio's first laptop offers fast performance and zero bloatware in an attractive package, but it's marred by some serious usability flaws.PC World90Vizio CT14-A2Vizio ships a sleek, gorgeous looking laptop that performs well, with an emphasis on usability over features.CNET70Vizio Thin+Light CT14-A2Taking a bold step into the PC market, the Vizio Thin+Light CT14 is a fresh take on the 14-inch ultrabook, held back by some first-gen jitters.ABC News70Vizio 14" Thin + Light Laptop Review: Can a TV MakVizio's first laptop entry gets a lot right -- a nice design, clean software, good performance. However, the vitals -- a good keyboard and touchpad -- hold it back from standout status.
- 85AVERAGE USER SCORE2 ReviewsEngadget Reader100August 18, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!BETTER THAN A MBP!Engadget Reader70June 25, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The reason that this computer is in my Had list shortly after release is because usability is terrible. The keys have little-to-no-travel. If you are looking anywhere other than the screen there is hardly any feedback you hit a key. It was the most disappointing experience I've had with a physical keyboard. Initially the screen color saturation and brightness made up for the issue i had with contrast and visible pixels. I won't comment up or down on the trackpad as my use of it was minimal, My Razer Orochi is my pointer control of choice when mobile. The trackpad, in brief use, was responsive for two finger scrolling and precise pointer control and slow to detect pinch-to-zoom. I was excited about this product. And was impressed by the design, number of ports, and system responsiveness. After a few hours use the awe from the build quality and screen brightness and saturation gave way to nagging poor contrast; combined with a terrible, cramped keyboard and storage claustrophobia it went back in the box. For casual users who want something more than a tablet can offer this computer is fine. If you plan to use the Vizio thin+lite as a main mobile machine for work travel, on-the-go photo editing and posting it is a absolute pass.While Vizio is widely regarded as a budget brand this is the best "first attempt" at an ultrabook IMHO. Vizio's offering comes free of bloatware/crapware, something every other WinPC maker gets wrong. If Vizio is responsive to consumer complaints I think the next iteration will be magnificent.
Key Specs
TYPE
Ultraportable
SCREEN SIZE
1422
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1600 x 900
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i3
PROCESSOR SPEED
1.819
SYSTEM RAM
41
POINTING DEVICE
Trackpad
VIDEO OUTPUTS
HDMI
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 720
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