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Sony Vaio VCC111 Chromebook gets FCC support

, Mar 24th 2012 Discuss [13]

Sony's flagship Chrome OS-powered computer has just been given the green light by the Federal Communications Commission. This means as far as the regulatory paperwork goes, the device is ready to go on sale in the US, and obviously Sony wouldn't have submitted it to the FCC unless it was essentially ready for production. So hopefully we'll start seeing it on store shelves soon. Read The Full Story

Sony Vaio S series 13.3-inch 2012 refresh Review

, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [14]

The next generation of Vaio S-series laptops from Sony has arrived and we’re taking a look the the most basic model here today – the 13.3-inch with Intel Core i5 processor inside, matte black. This ultraportable laptop comes with the standard f-series keyboard, a switch which allows you to switch between Discreet graphics and AMD, the ability to keep working as long as possible with the former option or to be ultra productive with apps such as Photoshop with the latter. We’re going to take a look at if this beast is worth the $779.99 it costs for its least expensive configuration – let’s see!

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Sony Steampunk laptop mod revealed, made with pine, copper, brass

, Jan 20th 2012 Discuss [9]

The modified laptop you're about to witness is one that's unique, but works with a device that most certainly is not - made by modder John Dunn for Sony running a Vaio F notebook under a fabulous amalgamation of wood and brass. What you've for here is a sort of casing for the notebook made of birch plywood, pine wood, brass, and copper. All of these materials are true to the "Steampunk" style, if you're familiar, and the laptop is fully functional. Read The Full Story

VAIO line adds software upgrades, color options, 15.5-inch model SE

, Oct 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

In an announcement that's got some lovely holiday bells attached to it, VAIO today let loose some words on its expanding line of notebook computers. Where earlier this year the VAIO SA 13.3-inch screen size-having member of the VAIO S series, now there's a 15.5-inch model called the VAIO SE. In addition to a larger screen size and a dedicated 10-key, the entire piece of hardware is less than 1-inch thick, the VAIO SE has AMD Radeon Hybrid Graphics (up to 1GB VRAM) as well as a cool sheet battery that'll "double" your battery life. In addition to this, a software update comes to VAIO F and VAIO L desktops. Read The Full Story

VAIO Z Series Teardown by Sony Engineer [Video]

, Aug 22nd 2011 Discuss [9]

We got our first official glimpse of the Sony VAIO Z Series back on June 28th, a look that revealed this to be Sony's lightest and most portable effort to date. This 13.1-inch 1600 x 900 notebook runs up to a Core i7-2620M 2.7GHz and weighs just under 1.2kg, all of this available for around $2,286 on pre-order, this magnificent laptop will be hitting doorsteps starting this week! What Sony has for us now is no less than a VAIO Z series laptop torn down and put back together before our eyes by an official Sony engineer! Read The Full Story

Sony Debuts New VAIO E And C Series Laptops With More Colors

, Jun 15th 2011 Discuss [1]

Sony today debuted the new VAIO E Series and C Series that all combine colorful stylish designs with good specs and affordable price tags for the everyday user. Both series come with multiple size and color options, with the the C Series available in a new neon red and thunder blue that's sure to grab some attention while you work or enjoy your multimedia on the go. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO L Series Touchscreen All-in-One to Launch July 13th 2011

, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [4]

Originally scheduled for release in March of this year, a Sony press release has just confirmed Sony’s new L Series all-in-one touchscreen desktop will be available next month. Also confirmed is the wall-mount option. This desktop doesn’t have to be on the desktop, it can be mounted on the wall (mount sold separately). Sony is marketing this as an entertainment PC that may actually replace the TV. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO S-Series and F-Series bring Core i7 to ultraportables and gaming

, May 25th 2011 Discuss [2]

Sony is talking VAIO notebooks again this morning, and it looks like the company is flexing its obsession with power with an update to the VAIO S-Series. Packing a Core i7 processor - complete with Turbo Boost overclocking - along with an onboard DVD burner, optional SSD, optional AMD Radeon HD 6630 GPU and a 13.3-inch 1600 x 900 display, the bumped S-Series' main charm is the potential for up to 15hrs of runtime. Read The Full Story

VAIO Hybrid PC Featuring Sony’s Thunderbolt Port?

, May 17th 2011 Discuss [3]

Have a peek at the image below and tell me what you see. Does that look like a Thunderbolt port to you? According to a "trusted source" speaking with Engadget it is. What's important here, perhaps even more important than the idea that this actually is a port that supports Sony's upcoming Thunderbolt interpretation is that this could mean that Sony is indeed sold on the idea of Thunderbolt and instead of going with Apple's Mini DisplayPort implementation, they've chosen a USB port. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO Hybrid with GPU dock and Chrome OS Tegra 2 ultraportable tipped

, Mar 21st 2011 Discuss [1]

Sony is believed to be readying two new notebooks, including a VAIO Hybrid PC with an intelligent docking station, and a Chrome OS VAIO based on NVIDIA's Tegra 2. According to Sony Insider's sources, the VAIO Hybrid PC will, on its own, be a relatively thin Core i7 machine complete with Intel WiDi, SSD storage, HDMI and a 1.13kg weight, along with Intel Thunderbolt just like Apple's new MacBook Pro. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO S ultraportable pre-sales kick off at $875

, Mar 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Sony only announced the VAIO S Series late last month, but the company has already thrown the 13.3-inch ultraportables up for pre-order. Priced from $874.99, the big sales point of the S Series is the runtime: up to 15hrs if you pair the notebook with the optional $150 "slice" battery. Read The Full Story

Sony VAIO L Series all-in-one wraps touch-bezel around multitouch screen

, Feb 22nd 2011 Discuss [2]

Sony's third VAIO launch of the day is the new VAIO L Series, all-in-one touchscreen desktops packing 24-inch Full HD displays and a new "edge access" system of touch-sensitive shortcuts integrated into the bezel. Packing a choice of Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics and a 1920 x 1080 multitouch display, the L Series also hides a Blu-ray drive and both HDMI input and outputs. Read The Full Story
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