Sony VAIO Flip 15 review, specs: The 15-inch Sony VAIO Flip 15 sports an Intel iCore i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 1TB of hard drive. The unit is known to deliver on price and performance, also deemed to have “the best laptop/tablet hybrid design” in the market.

Specs of the Sony VAIO Flip 15 include an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM in its memory and 1TB of hard drive. It has a Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, 15.6-inches of display and an Intel HD 4400 graphics processor. Prices for the unit starts at $799.99, which makes it an affordable desktop replacement and notebook.

CNET notes the slim, powerful and sharp looking design of the 15-inch hybrid as major plus for the notebook as well as its ability to work great in laptop mode. It also feels very high-end and is made of silver-and-black aluminum, with a black-lit keyboard.

The unit is Sony’s innovative attempt at a big-screen hybrid and it looks great for its price. It does, however, work better as a laptop than a tablet, says CNET.

An Endgadget review cites the 15-inch notebook as rather bulky for a convertible. It could also be awkward to use in tablet mode, even when it’s resting on your lap. CNET says that the battery life of the unit could be better and screen is especially glossy in some cases.

Overall, the convertible for its price delivers value, but it works better as a laptop replacement than an addition to your array of tablets. The Sony VAIO Flip line of convertibles is also available in 14-inch and 13-inch screens.