Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3138 in Personal Computers
- Brand: Vizio
- Model: CT14-A0
- Released on: 2012-06-27
- Dimensions: .67" h x
9.20" w x
13.30" l,
3.39 pounds
- CPU: Core i3-3217U 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Display size: 14
Features
- Intel Core i3-3217U Processor 1.8 GHz
- 4 GB DDR3 RAM
- 128GB Solid-State Drive
- 14-Inch Screen
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
VIZIO Thin and Light CT14-A0 14-Inch Ultrabook
Product Description
With uncompromising performance, and premium picture and audio quality in a remarkably thin profile, the VIZIO Thin + Light is the Ultrabook™ that’s impossible to ignore. But don’t let its thin profile fool you - it outperforms notebooks twice its size. The high-performance 14" models sport a Full HD or HD+ display and premium SRS sound for the best entertainment experience. Powered by the latest Intel Core processors, the VIZIO Thin + Light uses instant-on, flash-based SSD drives for speedy boot-ups and includes Microsoft Signature for fast performance right out of the box. If good things come in small packages, this must be the best there is.
Customer Reviews
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83 of 85 people found the following review helpful.
Impressive
By Hackworth
I must admit that I was not expecting the world when I picked up the CT14-A0 version of the Vizio thin-and-light laptop as a secondary notebook to take on vacation, for general family use if one of the main computers goes off into the weeds, or perhaps to use a dedicated Linux machine. I was so impressed after several months of use that I recently purchased the CT15-A5 version.The build quality is superb, all metal, and the unit has an elegant, understated design. For web browsing, email, watching videos, light photo editing (cropping, red-eye removal, and the like), and typical office tasks (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations), the Intel Core i3 processor in my first model (the CT14-A0) is far faster than I expected it to be. I love the clear, bright display and the high resolution, as too many (and even more expensive) ultrabooks offer only the generic low-end 1366 x 768 resolution.The keyboard is a joy to type on and I'm finding that I like the slightly larger beveled keys far more than the traditional island-style keys on my Sony laptop. I noticed a bit of keyboard flex, but I'm a heavy typer and have experienced some degree of flex on every laptop/notebook I've ever used; the keyboard is still top-notch as far as I am concerned. Because of the types of computing tasks I do, I typically use a Bluetooth mouse with laptops/notebooks more than I do the trackpad, but I think that I can get used to this trackpad; by the way, there is a recommended driver update for the trackpad on Vizio's site.There is a full-sized (not micro) HDMI port for connecting sound and video to a large monitor or TV. (An HDMI cable is, of course, not included.)Sound quality was better than I expected, although a disclaimer is in order: I don't typically listen to music while working, and I'm no audiophile.The SSD had no funky partitioning scheme to undo; there was just a single partition. I appreciated not having to waste any time getting the system set up and running properly.Three possible cons:* There is no SD card slot; you can easily find an inexpensive USB adapter for your flash memory cards if that is an issue, but without a dedicated slot, you won't be able to keep an SD card permanently mounted as a sort of secondary hard disk for extra storage.* There are only two USB ports, one on each side; the good news is that they are both USB 3.0.* The keyboard is not backlit; however, the screen is bright and the keyboard is silver, if that helps.My humble suggestions to Vizio for future models:* Include an SD card slot.* An 8-GB memory option would be sweet.Unless the cons represent a problem for you, it is difficult not to like this machine. It seems that Vizio sat back and watched the ultrabook market develop, learned from the mistakes of others, and only then released an initial series of excellent ultrabooks that hit most of the right notes. I look forward to seeing more from Vizio in the ultrabook market.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
Great Deal on a Well built Ultrabook
By michael c ku
I have several laptops, XPS, Alienware, Gateway P7805U, Acer Aspire 11.6 netbook, Macboo Air.Which one do I prefer to use?XPS for work.Alienware and Gateway for gamingCasual Browsing --> Vizio 14".Pros:Very light - It feels lighter then the air.Solid - Build quality surpasses the air.Rubberized bottom - You know that feeling when you put cold Macbook air metal on your thighs, well I hate that feeling. Vizio really got it right. The bottom is rubber coated.Screen - If i'm not mistaken the screen is an IPS and is 1600 x 900. Looks better then the air.Cons:No backlight keyboard... It makes it very hard to use at night.Track Pad is nearly unusable. - Even with the new firmware... I like a mouse anyways but seriously...? It is soo bad...Conclusion.I'd get this laptop over a Air. Simply because it's less expensive by $300-$400 and it seriously is one of the best laptops I've ever used.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
initial impressions
By John
I've had my Vizio 14" i3 ultrabook for about a week now. Most everything is excellent with one major exception - the keyboard. I'm really, really hoping that I get used to it, but for one reason or another, the number of errors in my typing has gone up by a factor of about 20. 1) I'll think I hit a key, but it won't always register and 2) I'll hit a key and it registers twice. The double key register usually happens when I hit the key lighter. When I hit the keys squarely on, without any hesitation, everything seems to work just fine. The non-registering is probably a hardware problem, but the double-registering should be fixable through a software update I would think.All that said, I am otherwise VERY happy with this computer. But if I don't acclimate to this keyboard, I don't care how good of a deal it is, I'll have to return it. It's pretty annoying to have to correct so many errors in your typing.
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