Sony VAIO Tap 21 Series 21.5" Full HD Touchscreen All-in-One Desktop Computer, Intel Dual-Core i7-4500U 1.8GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD+8GB SSD, Windows 8
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I use an Asus Taichi Windows 8 convertible tablet/ultrabook that I roam with at work in my medical practice, but I needed a small to moderate size footprint desktop unit for my personal needs on my desk. I waited over two months for Sony to finally release what is essentially a semi-portable 21 inch Windows 8 tablet. I ordered it configured with the maximum RAM and hard drive that it could accomodate in order to try to future proof it. The unit easily linked to my office tablet, mirroring ...
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The Sony VAIO Tap 21 Series 21.5" Full HD Touchscreen All-in-One Desktop Computer features a 21.5" capacitive touchscreen that allows you to navigate through Windows 8 using just your fingers. The screen has in-plane switching (IPS) technology and LED backlighting for a wide viewing angle as well as accurate color.
The VAIO Tap 21 is an All-in-One desktop computer, but it also has a built-in battery so you're not tethered to the power outlet on the wall. With up to 2 hours and 30 minutes on a single charge (battery life may vary depending on use), you'll be able to move around the home or office without having to shut down and reboot your computer. When you're running low on battery life, you can just plug the VAIO Tap 21 into the wall to start charging without interrupting your computer experience.
The system is powered by a dual-core 4th generation Haswell 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-4500U processor. It also has 8GB of 1600Hz DDR3L RAM, a 1TB 5400rpm hard drive with 8GB of NAND flash storage, a Memory Stick and Secure Digital media card slot, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Intel Wireless Display, a HD webcam and integrated microphone. The VAIO Tap 21 also comes with an included wireless keyboard and laser mouse.
The VAIO Tap 21 comes with the Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 has a completely redesigned user interface. Instead of being greeted by the usual Start button and taskbar, Windows 8 introduces the Start screen. The Start screen features live tiles, which contain actual content that update in real time. Windows 8 also seamlessly integrates multi-touch controls with keyboard and mouse use. You can use to traditional tactile keyboard to type and the laser mouse to navigate through Windows 8 or you can use the virtual touch keyboard as well as multi-touch gestures, such as swipe, drag and tap.