ViewSonic VNB131

14 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
portability (11)
price (7)
screen (3)
durability (2)
battery (2)

Negative
performance (3)
touchpad (2)
keyboard (2)
usability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of ViewSonic VNB131. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the connectivity and screen. The durability and price also get good comments, but many are negative about the usability and touchpad. Views are divided on the battery.

portability, price, durability, screen, connectivity

performance, keyboard, touchpad, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the ViewSonic VNB131 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro VNB131 - 13.3in Laptop

ViewSonic branches out into laptops with this 13.3in Intel CULV laptop.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Tech Staff (techradar.com)

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro review

An impressive and feature-packed laptop, ideal for the frequent traveller

Good battery life ; Decent office performance ; Good set of features ; Great screen

Body flexes under pressure ; Minor keyboard bug

A solid CULV option that has some decent features and great battery life, making it perfect for the regular traveller

Dec, 2009

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ViewSonic - ViewBook Pro

If there are two phrases that sum up what is most desirable in the notebook universe at present, they would be “ultra-slim” and “low voltage”, reflecting a fast-paced, eco-conscious business world where portability and battery longevity ...

ViewSonic's bold venture into the ultra-slim notebook market delivers an elegant package with a bright widescreen, useful swap-out DVD drive and extra security features but is let down by an unresponsive touchpad and spongy keyboard.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Joe Minihane (electricpig.co.uk)

Viewsonic ViewBook Pro VNB131 laptop review

Loading up laptops with next-gen gimmicks is always a surefire way to garner the attention of the world's technorati. And that's just what the Viewsonic ViewBook Pro VNB131, with biometric scanning and even a demobiliser button slapped on the side. But...

Biometric scanner, security key, ample connectivity

Keyboard is poor, cod-MacBook looks, hefty

A decent machine, but nowhere near as cool and clever as ViewSonic would have you believe

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Orestis Bastounis (talktalk.co.uk)

Viewsonic Viewbook VNB131

Thin and light computers arenât just made by Apple The Viewbook Pro not only resembles Apple's Macbook Pro in name, but borrows some design ideas from it too. Its slim chassis is built from ...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

Slim Line and Stylist : ViewSonic,ViewBook Pro

Better known for its LCD screens and projectors, ViewSonic has recently expanded its field of operation by entering the notebook market. One of the new models bearing the ViewSonic brand is the ViewBook Pro. Now why, I wonder, does that name have a...

Along with the metallic silver of the review unit, the ViewBook Pro is also available in black if that is your preferred colour choice. In either case this notebook will come with Windows 7 pre-installed. Pricing is expected to be around £725 which...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro

Good-looks and sturdy build quality are undermined by a fundamental problem with the trackpad.

If you need a second machine to take on your travels and it must include an optical drive, then the ViewBook won't disappoint. But we're still more tempted by the 2.18kg Samsung Q320, which has substantially more grunt when you need it.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro (VNB131) ultraportable notebook

ViewSonic's ViewBook Pro one of the rare ultraportable laptops to have a built-in optical drive along with a competitive price -- it costs only $1349. A DVD burner is installed in the right side of the notebook and it's a refreshing change compared to...

Integrated DVD burner, light, good price, fingerprint reader, weight saver ;

Only two USB 2.0 ports, touchpad sometimes unresponsive ;

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Ewdison Then (slashgear.com)

Viewsonic ViewBook Pro VNB131 Review

There's no mistaking Viewsonic's design inspiration. From the Apple-style packaging to the brushed-metal finish of the VNB131 itself, this is most definitely a MacBook wannabe. Still, if you're going to base your product on a rival, you could do far...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro (VNB131S) ultraportable notebook

An affordable, slimline ViewSonic notebook that includes a DVD burner

Integrated DVD burner, light, good price, fingerprint reader, weight saver

Only two USB 2.0 ports, touchpad sometimes unresponsive

The ViewSonic ViewBook Pro is one of the few affordable ultraslim laptops to have a built-in DVD burner. It's a nifty little unit for business users and students, and it's very light. It felt a little bit sluggish during normal usage, but benchmarks...

Feb, 2010

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