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Voodoo Envy 133


(3 out of 5)

MSRP: $3,299


A breathtaking design and innovative instant-on mode make this luxury ultraportable worth the splurge, but we wish it lasted longer unplugged.

Review date: Oct 6, 2008

It’s the notebook James Bond would carry—if Sony wasn’t his corporate sponsor. Yes, the Voodoo Envy 133 is one of the most striking notebooks you’ll lay eyes on. It’s also one of the thinnest notebooks ever. And yet there’s more to this luxury ultraportable for jet-setters (starting at $2,099; $3,299 as configured) than its one-of-a-kind design. An impressive amount of innovation is going on within the 3.4-pound carbon fiber chassis. For starters, the instant-on OS lets users surf the Web, make Skype calls, and more without booting Windows. The Envy 133 also features an ambient light sensor for the brilliant 13-inch display, a keyboard whose backlight activates when it senses your hands, and surprisingly crisp and loud speakers. Plus, the power brick doubles as a Wi-Fi access point. However, two major drawbacks—a frustratingly erratic touchpad and woefully short battery life—might be deal breakers for some. Design

ProsCons
  • Wonderfully thin with sturdy carbon fiber chassis
  • Can surf the Web without booting Windows
  • Ultra-bright display
  • Best-in-class speakers
  • External optical drive and HDMI adapter included
  • Good productivity performance
  • Wonky oversized touchpad
  • Short battery life
  • Last-generation processor
  • Sluggish and small SSD
  • Runs a bit warm on left side

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Mark Spoonauer