What you need to know
- VAIO announced the SX12, a thin and light laptop with plenty of ports.
- The design is similar to the VAIO SX14 seen earlier this year.
- The laptop is only available in Japan at the moment.
VAIO announced the SX12, a 12.5-inch laptop that packs in more ports than many larger and thicker laptops (via the Verge). The device includes three USB-A ports, one USB-C port, a full-size SD card slot, an HDMI port, an ethernet port, a VGA port, and a headphone/microphone port.
The laptop runs on an Intel 8th Gen quad-core Core i5 or i7 processor and has an optional LTE module. Despite its number of ports, the VAIO SX12 is only 897 grams (1.98 lbs).
The SX12 is the successor to the VAIO S11. The SX12 takes advantage of its size thanks to an edge-to-edge keyboard and thin bezels surrounding its LCD screen.
The laptop looks very similar to the VAIO SX14 that we reviewed earlier this year. Both devices would be useful to business consumers who rely on several ports.
The SX12 is available in black, silver, pink, and brown and is on sale starting this week. The laptop is only available in Japan and will start at 119,800 yen, which converts to just over $1,100. The highest variant of the SX12 is 216,800 yen, which is roughly $1,992. There isn't any information regarding a US release of the VAIO SX12 but its worth noting that both the S11 and SX14 are available in the United States.
The VAIO SX12 packs a whopping nine ports into a thin and light laptop, though it's currently only available in Japan.
Portable (and affordable) power accessories we love
Each and every one of these charging gadgets will keep your favorite gear and gadgets going for longer, and none of them costs more than $30.
VisionTek 8,000 mAh micro-USB power bank ($13 at Dell)
This compact dual-output powerbank can speedily recharge any and all your devices, thanks to a two-amp "fast charge feature," using its micro-USB out port. Its simple design includes an LED indicator, and it costs about as much as a single ticket to the movies.
Panasonic eneloop AA batteries (From $13 at Dell)
Panasonic's rechargeable batteries are among the best available, and just a couple of them will keep your favorite remote, mice or other peripherals powered up when you need them. They're also eco. And the company's affordable charger fits and charges both AA and AAA batteries at the same time.
Belkin Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($30 at Dell)
This unobtrusive Qi wireless charging pad looks good (and kind of like a UFO …) and easily charges all your Qi-compatible device up to 5W. Its LED indicator lights up when you're charging. And it costs just $30.
