Which VAIO is best for traveling?

Hi, which VAIO is best for traveling with top performance?

I was looking at the 13.3" VAIO SVS but the problem is the screen quality even though it comes with SSD, 12GB of ram and discrete video with 2GB Vram for the model I was looking at. But it lacks the quad core option.

I am not sure if the 13.3" is a good size or if the other models are more appropriate. The 15.5" has the IPS and the VAIO Z was discontinued and doesn't have Windows 8.

I am not sure what weight is best for usage on airplanes and for traveling.

Also I am not sure if all models come with the RAID SSDs if I get SSD or if this can be added myself. I prefer to buy this with the RAID preinstalled but unfortunately not all stores carry the raid models.

International usage is a must but am I correct to presume I can just buy international power adapters for such?

SVS13A2APXS is only available at the Sony Store for instance with the RAID SSD and would be roughly $1900+ with all applicable discounts. But the screen quality and lack of quad core option are bothersome.

So I am really not sure which specific VAIO Model I am best off getting and whether I should be upgrading or can upgrade to SSD RAID on my own and what I would need to do so.

 

The first thing that you have to ask yourself is what will you be using the laptop for while on the move. If it is 3D gaming, or 3D design tools/CAD, or other heavy graphics stuff that need a discrete graphics adapter (nVidia or AMD), then that limits your choices. Watching HD movies does not qualify - even the Intel graphics are good enough for that.

The power adapter works everywhere. All you'll need is a universal plug adapter that will let you plug into whatever wall socket is available in the country you are currently in.

 

Well the GPU has to do with anything that will use graphics processing power but for business purposes, I believe 3d rendering is going to come into play. I will NOT be gaming.

 

If you need an onboard GPU for 3D rendering, the Vaio S13 is the best Sony has to offer. You get a better screen and better portability with the Vaio Z and Vaio Duo 11, but both just have integrated graphics (HD4000) instead of a separate GPU.