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Sony Launch the F Series

David Allen — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:40 +0000

First impressions on this machine is that it is simply stunning and that is without knowing anything about the machine or what is can offer the consumer. The F Series VAIO from Sony already has a pre-order page up and running on the Sony Style Website. It is a laptop that oozes style and design, the deep black finish simply adds to this imagine. Prospective buyers will be able to pre-order the machine starting from the 6th February at a starting price of $1,700. These are the features and specs for the Sony VAIO F Series 3D laptop; Intel Quad Core i7-2630QM Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Up to 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz SDRAM – 6 GB standard (4GB+2 GB) 640 GB SATA 7200rpm 16.0” (40.6cm) Full HD (1920 x 1080) 3D VAIO Display Premium with LED back-lit control NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and DirectX 11 support Standard Lithium-ion battery Blu-ray Disc Drive HDMI output WLAN 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth 3.0 Two USB 3.0 ports One USB 2.0 ports HDMI output VGA output SD slot Memory stick slot Headphone Jack HD web camera powered by Exmor S-force 3D with Inbox bass-reflex speakers Sound System: Intel High Definition Audio with … Continue reading →

Sony Vaio’s overheating!

David Allen — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:20 +0000

According to a statement by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there is a certain amount of Sony Vaio laptops that could be prone to overheating issues. The CPSC have received around thirty complaints about the problem. The total amount computers affected by this problem is well over half a million and with only ninety thousand being sold in Europe that’s a lot to go around the rest of the world. The problem affects machines with the serial numbers beginning with VPCF11 and VPCW2. There is a support page on the Sony Site, where help can be found, but currently the company are issuing the machines with updated Bios settings, which should solve the problem. Source [ZDNet] a overheating issue, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

30% off Refurbished Sony VAIO laptops

David Allen — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:00:20 +0000

Looking for a good deal this weekend? Well how about 30% off a refurbished Sony VAIO laptop, well head off down to Sony Style and enter “OUTLETVAIO30” that gives you thirty per cent off any of the following. Sony Style 30 per cent off (Prices are after discount): Refurbished Sony VAIO CW190X Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz 14″ Notebook for $615.96 Refurbished Sony VAIO FW490 Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 16.4″ Notebook (pictured) for $655.87 Refurbished Sony VAIO SR490 Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3″ Notebook for $832.27 Refurbished Sony VAIO FW490 Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 16.4″ Notebook for $1,131.17 Source [i4u] a $250, Refurbished Sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

New Sony Vaio Offer a World of Colour

David Allen — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:00:50 +0000

The Sony Vaio has been around for what seems to be ages, but is this not getting a little dull now; wouldn’t a revamp take the computer onto another level? Well it seems that Sony have done this with the E Series of laptops, these are a fourteen inch and seventeen inch laptops that come with the Quick Web Access and ATi Mobility Radeon 5000 series graphics, but the most interesting point are the exciting new colour choices that the user can make. Features of the brand new E series Vaio from Sony: Vaio E series is now available in 14in (VPCEA1S1E) and 17in (VPCEC1S1E) variants with the choice of Intel Core i3 & i5 processors, dedicated ATI graphics, 16:9 resolutions of 1600 x 900 on the 14in model, Full HD (1920 x 1080) on the 17 incher, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB HDDs, Blu-ray, HDMI, eSATA, wireless n, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and Dolby Home Theatre v3 audio. Prices start from $300 Source [Tech Radar] a colour options, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

Sony VAIO M At $379!

David Allen — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:00:31 +0000

This time of the year is great as it is when the retailers begin to get a little bit jittery and prices begin to fall, much to the delight of the consumer. Anyone who is lucky enough to be in the buyer’s market for 10.1 inch netbook may feel that it is Christmas, because the Sony VAIO 10.1 inch is with Tiger Direct and J & R for as little as $379 that’s cheap as the list price is around $500! Features of the ultra cool 10.1 inch Sony VAIO M: The Sony VAIO VPCM111AX/W Netbook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Starter. An ultra-wide 10.1″ LED backlit display (1024 x 600) produces vivid and crisp images while conserving precious battery life. An integrated camera and microphone allow you can video chat with friends and family no matter how far from home they travel. Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on the 250GB (5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive. 3 easy-to-access USB ports offer convenient connectivity to compatible cameras, printers and USB flash memory media. Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range. Extend the reach of your Sony VAIO … Continue reading →

Sony Launch the M series

David Allen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:05 +0000

If the all new Sony Vaio M series was made by another firm, we would saying that it is complete rip of the Sony Vaio W series, which it more or less is. There are a few subtle changes to the keyboard. However, apart from what appears to be features pleasing to the eye there seems little else that is different between the M and W series Vaio from Sony. Features of the all new Sony Vaio M: Intel Atom N450 processor 10.1” 1024 x 600 display GMA 3150 graphics 1GB RAM 250B HDD 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 10/100 LAN Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Webcam Windows 7 Starter 1.3kg / 2.9 pounds weight Available in white or black Priced at around $250 Source [Netbooked] a m and w series, Sony Netbooks, sony vaio

Sony launches the new F series

David Allen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:18 +0000

This could be the laptop that a lot of buyers have been waiting for, it’s the new F Series Vaio from Sony and it is already on sale at Logic Buy for a shade under $1,000! Base specs for Sony VAIO VPCF1190X CTO: Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz (Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz); 4GB DDR3-1333; 320GB HDD; Black / Gray; 16.4-inch 1600 x 900 LCD; GeForce 310M 512MB; DVD+/-RW; Win 7 Priced at around $1,000! Source [Tech Fresh] a new f series, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

Sony Rolls Out Signature Edition

David Allen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:08 +0000

It is great when computer firms bring out a limited edition, because all that means is that they have taken what stock they have left over, they add a few bits, maybe a splash of colour and always a few dollars. Therefore, what do you get with “Signature Collection” well some decent specs actually but unfortunately no prices or availability yet. Sony Vaio VGN-FW590FFD – 16.4 inch LCD display, 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard disk drive, a 2.53 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics Sony VAIO FW Nebula – 16.4 inch extra widescreen HD display, an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (up to 3.06 GHz) with Intel Centrino 2 technology, an ATI HD Graphics card with up to 1 GB VRAM, up to 8 GB of configurable RAM, up to 500 GB hard disk drive or 256 GB SSD Other features include Bluetooth, HDMI, webcam and up to 5.5-hours of battery life. Source [Tech Fresh] a Sony Laptops, sony vaio, special signature edition

Sony launches pink Vaio W

David Allen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:12 +0000

Sony have released the Vaio W in pink to raise money for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it comes with colour coordinated carry case and mouse. This offer lasts until the end of the month and it is hoped that the deal will raise around $110,000 for the cause, which has to be good. Features: 10.1 inch display Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor 1 GB of RAM Intel 950 Graphics Accelerator. 160 GB HDD SD and Memory Stick PRO Duo card slots Bluetooth 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Webcam Two USB ports VGA out, microphone and Ethernet Measures 10.54” x 1.28” x 7.07” Weighs in at 2.62 lbs Windows XP Home Edition comes pre-installed Priced at $499 Source [Eee PC] a Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sony Netbooks, sony vaio

Sony Vaio W ready for pre-order at Amazon

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:41:00 +0000

Amazon is doing well today, but the pre-order pages on its site are very interesting. Amazon UK is offering all three colours for pre-order (white, brown and pink) for £430 but there is no estimated release date is given, although Sony expects the Vaio W in the stores by the middle of August. The Vaio W is also available for pre-order in the US through Amazon.com for $499.99, but only in the brown and pink colour. Specs: 1366 x 768 resolution 10-inch display Chiclet keyboard Powered by a 1.66GHz N280 Atom CPU Comes with a 3-cell battery as standard which should last for 2.5 hours Pre-Order Page on Amazon Source [Eee PC] a 10" laptops, amazon uk, atom, Business Laptops, cell battery, colours, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, keyboard, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptop News, Latest News, news, release date, sony, Sony Laptops, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

Lenovo competition for VAIO P?

David Allen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:57 +0000

Lenovo are coming out with some innovative equipment recently and this latest effort is no exception at all. It looks as if it is going to be competition for the Sony VAIO P because of its shape and size. However these shots have been taken rather quickly or made to look as if the person was rushing when the images where taken, perhaps they should have taken one of the security guard chasing them and then we would believe more. Source [Engadget] a images, innovative equipment, shape, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

Review of the Vaino

David Allen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:11 +0000

Does that name look familiar, yes it could similar to Vaio and the way that it is written on the top of the mini laptop lid a quick glance could mean that someone will be fooled. However, is this a fake Sony Vaio or a proper computer that has similarities to the Sony version? One thing is for sure it is not likely to be sitting on the shelves of the local super market any time now. Specs 250 x 185 x 31mm dimensions 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 display Trackpad N270 1.6GHz chip 1GB of memory 160GB hard-drive multi-format card reader a 1.3-megapixel webcam Wi-Fi Source [Slash Gear] a 10.2" Netbooks, card reader, memory, mini laptop, sony, sony vaio, Sotec Laptops, wi fi

Sony Vaio gets OS X

David Allen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:52 +0000

It is amazing how the hackers get the time to do some of their best work, take “DaHarder” who has managed to get a brand new Sony Vaio P and converted to run the Leopard operating system. This may not be all of that impressive as it stands. However, whoever has one of these mini laptops running the OS X effectively has a Mac Book that is small enough to be carried around, but as with many hacks like this is that not all of the applications will work and it is probably going to be the ones that the user wants to use all of time. Source [Uber Gizmo] a 10" Netbooks, hackers, mac book, operating system, os x, Sony Laptops, sony vaio

Sony Vaio TT looks good

David Allen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:00:20 +0000

This has to be one the coolest laptops to be unveiled for a while, it fact could this be the Apple beater, that we have all heard was coming but the Sony Vaio TT ultraportable has all the looks and style of the Apple MacBook, but with the style of Sony too. The keys are slightly smaller than you expect to see or feel, but this is the problem with an ultraportable computer, it is the way that the little finishing touches have been built into the machine that makes all of the difference. However the ultraportable is not heavy either weighing in at just 1.3 kg. Source [Stuff] a apple, apple mac, apple macbook, laptop, laptops, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, ultraportable

Sony teases fans about the Vaio

David Allen — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:00:10 +0000

The CES 2009 will see a new Sony Vaio P series, there are only a few images and no specs yet, but what would but what would we expect to find from a top Japanese company that have probably spent a whole lot of cash on the CES. This is going to be Sony’s first venture into the netbook market, this will include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 802.11 b/g/n, but unfortunately, there are no other details or prices yet! Source [Cheap Laptops] [Gallery] a 10" Netbooks, ces, first venture, japanese company, Netbook Reviews, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, wi fi

Mini Sony VAIO

David Allen — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:00:02 +0000

This is the new mini laptop from Sony, it is going to be called the Sony VAIO Pocket and from the early pics, it looks as if it is going to be well cool. This is going to be an eight inch LED backlit display 1600 x 768, 60 Gb hard drive, 128 Gb solid state drive, and finally a 1.33 GHz Intel Processor. Price is going to be at around $1,000. Source [DVice] [Gallery] a backlit display, eight inch, intel processor, mini laptop, solid state drive, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, sony vaio pocket

Sony counts down to new Vaio

David Allen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:26 +0000

On the New Zealand version for the Sony website there is a strange countdown page, its black in colour and at the moments is standing at sixteen days to go, but for what? The text says, “On the 9th of January you will change the way you look at laptops. Forever.” We can only go on what is in the pipeline therefore the countdown has to be for the launch or announcement for the new Sony Vaio note book computer, this is bound to take place at the CES, which happens to be in line with the countdown. Source [Electric Pig] [Gallery] a ces, countdown, laptops, launch, new zealand, note book computer, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, sony vaio note book

Sony VAIO VGN-Z590 Reviews and Specs

andrew — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:08:05 +0000

Since Sony started making the VAIO line of laptops in the late ’90s, they have been superior business and play machines. And with the newest laptop offering, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z590, not much has changed as far as superior products go. In terms of specs though, the new Sony VAIO VGN-Z590 has some killer additions. First and foremost, the Z590 is ultraportable, weighing in at 3.2-pounds. And with such a small frame, reviewers all over the net are blown away by the amount of gadgetry stuffed into the frame. The Z590 offers a Blu-Ray player, an Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 processor set that clocks at 2.53 GHz. And with a 13.1 inch display, the Z590′s nVidia GeForce 9300 M GS graphics card can do same damage. The Z590 took home an editors choice award from PC Magazine, which praised the laptop in its review. The Z590 is top-of-the-line and it carries a price to reflect the specs, ringing in between $3265 and $3791. Let’s take a look at the spec breakdown: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz RAM: 4 GB Weight: 3.2 lb Screen Size: 13.1 inches Graphics: … Continue reading →

Sony VAIO TT Review!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:19:49 +0000

Sony has announced their new 11-inch Sony VAIO TT with Blue-ray discs and weight only 2.87 pounds. I do like it but pricing seems to be a little on the high side for this one. I’d like to spend less money on such laptops. But yes, this Sony VAIO TT would qualify as a netbook, barely with 11.1″. Here’s the press release from Sony: SONY UNVEILS WORLD’S LIGHTEST BLU-RAY DISC NOTEBOOK SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2008— Sony today took the wraps off the world’s lightest computer with Blu-ray Disc™ technology— the VAIO® TT Series notebook. Housed in a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis, this new model weighs just 2.87 pounds and is less than 1-inch thin. “This engineering marvel packs the power of HD technology into an ultra-light, ultra-portable notebook,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics. Select models play Blu-ray Disc movies in full HD 1080p resolution when connected to a compatible HDTV. These units can also record, store and play back personal content on high-capacity BD media. It features an 11.1-inch widescreen display (measured diagonally) with Sony’s XBRITE-DuraView™ LCD technology, delivering 100 percent color saturation for a wide range of vibrant colors and true-to-life … Continue reading →

Sony VAIO NS and CS for Business Introduced!

Laptop Pimp — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:28:46 +0000

Sony announces arrival of their new 15.4″ and 14″ business laptops, Sony VAIO NS and Sony VAIO CS, repectively. There’s no word on exact specs of these new Sony VAIO beasts but both laptops do come with Blue-ray disc drives, 802.11n wireless, and a nice option to downgrade to Windows XP. Now, these are the budget-versions of Sony VAIO’s business laptops but they still pack heavy-duty features such as the Blue-ray disc, which we love to watch movies on. Excerpt from Press Release on the Sony VAIO NS: The VAIO NS notebook features an optional Blu-ray Disc-ROM drive that is ideal for viewing HD content. It also has the added convenience of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The PC is equipped with a 15.4-inch (measured diagonally) widescreen display, and Sony's own XBRITE-ECO(TM) LCD technology for sharp details and vivid colors. The NS model easily accesses your music, movies and the Internet. Its integrated A/V mode features a dedicated menu, putting entertainment within easy reach by letting you select up to nine programs, such as a favorite web site, from one location. Packing an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor, significant RAM and ample storage, the NS notebook is equipped with the … Continue reading →

Sony VAIO AW Review

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:31:56 +0000

On top of being able to display 100% RGB colors, this Sony VAIO AW packs a tons of features into the 18.4-inch display. With 2 64GB SSDs and 500GB harddrive, this ain’t your travel-mate but a replacement for your designer desktop computer. The 18.4-inch, 16:9 AW screen supports the Adobe RGB color profile with reproduction to 137%, and runs 64 bit Vista Ultimate. It has a 2.53 Ghz Core 2 Duo processor, 512 MB Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT graphics card, 4 GB RAM and a Blu-ray burner. Filling out its 8-pound frame is a hard drive configuration that includes twin 64 GB SSDs with a 500 GB spinner, or up to a terabyte of standard storage. Sony will have them availble on their site soon you can check this URL to see if they are available: www.sony.com/pr/aw via gizmodo Sony Press Release: NEW SONY NOTEBOOK REDEFINES THE HIGH-DEFINITION HOME THEATER SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2008 ¾ Sony today unveiled the all-new VAIO® AW Series high-definition notebook. Weighing a little more than 8 pounds, the AW model is ideal for the multimedia enthusiast or photographer who likes to view or edit high-definition content on-the-go. “This new notebook delivers the power of … Continue reading →

Fujitsu FMV-U8240 Netbook Looks pretty!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:00:56 +0000

Check out the new Fujitsu FMV-U8240, it looks pretty amazing but only thing I am afraid of is price and availability. Right now the UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) is getting quite popular, but companies like Toshiba (Libretto 50/70/100) or Sony (Vaio U) have been offering such products for quite a long time, leading the category. As usual the first versions were pretty expensive, until Microsoft decided to turn to the UMPC as a “standard”, therefore opening the door to other companies… as a result, the choice is wider, and from 900 to 2000€ (appx 1200 – 2700$) most of us can find something to match our needs. Among those is the all-new Fujitsu FMV-U8240. via akihabara a akihabara, fujitsu, fujitsu fmv, Fujitsu Laptops, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, Laptop Video, long time, microsoft, mobile pc, netbook, sony, sony vaio, toshiba, toshiba libretto 50, UMPC

Sony Vaio FW Series with 16.4″ Display!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:52:16 +0000

Sony VAIO FW series was unveiled today in Korea. With Blue-ray disc reader and a hefty HD 16.4″ display, this VAIO is packed with power for the ultimate laptop-HD experience. SEOUL, Korea (AVING) — <Visual News> Sony Korea launched its high-performance multi-media notebook ‘VAIO FW Series’ in Korea market, which is created for the next generation of HD entertainment. It combines the must-have features of a true 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display with an integral Blu-ray Disc drive. Surprisingly compact yet with an impressive 16.4-inch display and hugely powerful thanks to a potent mix of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and ATI graphics, the VAIO FW has everything you need to make mobile HD a reality. The specially designed screen packs in the visual superlatives Sony is renowned for. The WXGA++ (1600 x 900) resolution means masses of workspace as well as perfectly reproduced widescreen HD format movies or personal HD video content. In order to make sure that HD movies sound as good as they look, the range uses Dolby Sound Room technology to recreate the immersive quality of a small home theater on the notebook’s own speakers or headphones. With the ability to write as well as read … Continue reading →

First Review – Sony VAIO FW!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:29:51 +0000

Here’s a cool review of the new Sony VAIO FW: * Screen: glossy 16.4″ 1600 x 900 display * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache) * Memory: 4GB RAM * Storage: 320GB HDD (5400rpm) * Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW / BD-R DL * Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n * Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB * Built-in web camera * Battery: 4400mAh Li-Ion Battery * Dimensions: 15.12″ x 1.14″-1.45″ x 10.27″ (38.4cm x 2.9-3.7cm x 26.1cm) * Weight: 6.83 lbs (3.1kg) * Retail Price: $2,149 via notebookreview a 11a, 1cm, ati mobility, bd, cache memory, camera battery, dl, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, Laptop News, Laptop Reviews, li ion battery, mobility radeon, optical drive, processor intel, sony, Sony Laptops, sony vaio, storage, web camera

The Ultaportable 13.1″ Sony Vaio Z is Also Out!

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:44:14 +0000

At 13.1 inches, the Sony Vaio Z is no match in size for mini-notebooks but it does pack plenty of power and sleekness to get most jobs done right. Here’s the specs: 2.26Ghz (P8400) – 2.53Ghz (P9500) Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology 1066Mhz Front Side Bus Speed 3MB – 6MB L2 Cache Up to 128GB (64GBx2) Solid State Drive, Ultra ATA with RAID technology Up to 320GB hard disk drive available Up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM G-Sensor™ Shock Protection on hard disk drive models only Estimated Battery Life: Up to 6 hours (standard capacity battery) Up to 9 hours (large capacity battery) Power Requirements: 100W + 10% Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality ExpressCard® 3/4 slot SD™ memory card slot QWERTY keyboard, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone Electro-Static touch pad Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module(TPM) TCG Ver 1.2 compliant Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Protocol 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n) Wireless WAN—Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology a 100base tx, capacity battery, drive models, eye camera, front side bus, intel core 2 duo … Continue reading →