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Jun 10

Sony – VAIO Summer models – new models from 3 series including the VAIO Tap (Table Top PC), Surf Slider style VAIO DUO 13 and Ultrabook VAIO Pro 13/11

Sony - VAIO Summer models - 6 new models from 3 series including the VAIO Tap (Table Top PC), Surf Slider style VAIO DUO 13 and Ultrabook VAIO Pro 13/11

Sony is releasing new VAIO models for summer from 3 series after June 22. Prices have not yet been set.

VAIO Tap (Table Top PC)
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VAIO Tap has an adjustable stand through which you can adjust its viewing angle, called the “Free style stand”. You can fold the stand and use it like a giant tablet. It has a built-in battery, so despite its size, you can carry it around anywhere in the house, just like a tablet.

VAIO Tap 20
1) Model: SVJ20239CJW
Color: white
Release date: June 22
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-3537U processor
Display: 20 inch wide (1600 x 900)
Memory: 8GB (Max. 8GB)
HDD: Hybrid HDD 1TB

2) Model: SVJ20238CJW
Color: white
Release date: June 22
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-3337U processor
Display: 20 inch wide (1600 x 900)
Memory: 4GB (Max. 4GB)
HDD: HDD 1TB

VAIO Duo
(Pictures 9-17)

We wrote about the VAIO DUO in AkihabaraNews when it was unveiled with its 11 inch model. It features the Surf Slider style with the screen part sliding to transform into a tablet from a note PC and vice versa. The 13 inch model will be added to the series.

VAIO DUO 13
Models: SVD13219CJW, SVD13219CJB
Colors: white, black
Release date: June 29
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-4200U processor
Display: 13.3 inch wide (1920 x 1080) touch panel
Memory: 4GB (Max. 4GB)

Ultrabook VAIO Pro
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Because UD carbon is used for the body material, VAIO Pro has become an extremely light notebook PC. In particular, the “VAIO Pro 11″ is the lightest (870g) among all 11.5 inch touch panel Ultrabooks.

VAIO Pro 13
Models: SVP13219CJB, SVP13219CJS
Colors: black, silver
Release date: June 22
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-4200U processor
Display: 13.3 inch wide (1920 x 1080) touch panel
Memory: 4GB (Max. 4GB)

VAIO Pro 11
1) Touch panel built-in models: SVP11219CJB, SVP11219CJS
Colors: black, silver
Release date: June 22
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-4200U processor
Display: 11.6 inch wide (1920 x 1080) touch panel
Memory: 4GB (Max. 4GB)
SSD: 128G

2) Non – touch panel model: SVP11218CJBI
Color: black
Release date: June 22
OS: Windows 8 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-4200U processor
Display: 11.6 inch wide (1920 x 1080)
Memory: 4GB (Max. 4GB)
SSD: 128G

Oct 12

Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC announced

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I clearly remember that back in the days when fat, chunky CRT TVs were the staple in any decent living room, the TV was divided into two categories – one that had a curved display, while the other was a pure flat display. Panasonic had the Tao, while Sony called theirs the Trinitron (where the name did date back further, of course). Well, one thing is for sure – Sony does come up with aesthetically pleasing devices from time to time, and they used to be well known for the build quality in their products. The thing is, no company remains at the top of their game without doing anything, and somewhere along the way, it did seem as though Sony must have gone off tangent, as their reliability ratings suffered, and more and more people moved on towards South Korean goods. Well, Sony’s foray into the computing world is a hit or miss affair with select models, but at least the Vaio name remained, and their latest PC expression comes in the form of the Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC.

The Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC is said to come with a bright, responsive 10-point multi-touch screen that boasts of engaging interactive applications, family computing options and being able to deliver new experiences in terms of mobile productivity. Steven Nickel , VP, Sony VAIO, said, “VAIO Tap 20 is creating a new category of PCs by combining desktop PC functionality, battery-powered mobility, and multi-angle viewing.This along with the innovative VAIO Duo 11 and the intuitive touch solutions incorporated across our existing PC portfolio, offers consumers flexibility to optimize their Windows 8 experience. Through the combination of compelling applications, Sony’s network services, and cross device connectivity, VAIO is leading the way in developing a new Touchworld experience. We expect when consumers think of touch PCs, they’ll think of VAIO.”

The VAIO Tap 20 might be classified as is a family tabletop PC, but it will be a whole lot easier to use than before, where it has been specially designed to take advantage of the intuitive ease of Windows 8. Boasting a 20” screen, you can lay this mobile desktop PC flat on a coffee table for the entire family to play games (make sure no one has greasy fingers!), while the presence of a removable battery ensures you are able to move the VAIO Tap 20 from room to room without worrying about plugging and unplugging the power cable.

Your ears will also be more than pleased, where the VAIO Tap 20 will incorporate stereo speakers that rely on Sony’s audio fidelity expertise, including Dolby Home Theatre v4 Audio Technology for one to experience full-impact surround sound.The VAIO Tap 20 is said to arrive at the end of this month in either black or white shades, where it will retail for $879.99 and above.

Press Release

[ Sony Vaio Tap 20 PC announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Oct 11

Sony VAIO Tap 20 battery-powered all-in-one arriving this month for $880 and up

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Sure, you were expecting PC makers to announce loads of Windows 8 hybrids, but a battery-powered all-in-one? Probably not. Nonetheless, that’s exactly what Sony unveiled last month at IFA when it showed off the VAIO Tap 20. Designed with families in mind, it could stay plugged into an outlet, but it’s built so that you can carry it easily enough from the kitchen to the living room, if that’s where the kids are hanging out. (It’s 11.4 pounds, so we’re guessing you won’t want to schlep it much farther.) Though we’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the machine, Sony announced today that it will go on sale in the US on October 26th (the day Windows 8 launches), starting at $880.

At that entry-level price, you’ll get a laptop-grade Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, though you can also configure it with i5 and i7 CPUs and an SSD. As the photos suggest, that 20-inch, 1,600 x 900 display can lie flat, which should come in handy with drawing apps and certain games, like jigsaw puzzles. In keeping with that kitchen-friendly, kid-proof theme, Sony’s also billing the display as “drop-resistant” — there’s a rubber seal around the bezel that promises to keep water far, far away from the motherboard. Oh, and though this isn’t exactly a premium desktop, the display at least uses IPS technology, so it’s safe to say you can expect decent viewing angles if you’re crowding around to watch a movie or have the screen lying flat. Rounding out the spec list, the Tap 20 also has built-in NFC, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, dual speakers and a subwoofer.

Software-wise, the Tap 20 comes with Artrage Studio Pro, along with Fingertaps, a Sony-made app that combines drawing functions with to-do lists and reminders, all arranged in a cute clothes-pin-style interface. Head over to the Windows Store and you’ll also find some other Sony apps ready for download, including the Socialife aggregator, Music by Sony, VAIO Movie Creator and Album by Sony (the latter is a photo and video organizer). Again, this thing won’t go on sale for another two weeks, but if you’re curious we’ll point you toward our earlier hands-on post for photos and video.

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Aug 29

Sony VAIO Tap 20 Family Touch PC debuted at IFA 2012

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Earlier today at IFA, Sony unveiled not only the VAIO Duo 11, but the VAIO Tap 20 which they are calling a Family Touch PC. Like the VAIO Duo 11, the Tap 20 will run on Windows 8 which means that it’s not entirely surprising to learn that it too will sport a touchscreen display, a 20” one at that. (more…)

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Aug 29

Sony unveils VAIO Duo 11 slide-out tablet, Tap 20 portable touchscreen all-in-one

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Sony just threw itself fully into the touchscreen Windows 8 arena — it’s introducing the VAIO Duo 11 slider tablet and the Tap 20 combination desktop and tablet design at its IFA 2012 press conference. The Duo 11 is a noticeably amped-up realization of the Hybrid concept we saw at CES. Its 11.6-inch, 1080p touchscreen is joined by a proper digitizer stylus for low-lag handwriting as well as some seriously powerful innards for a convertible PC its size: we’re talking an Ultrabook-level Core i3, i5 or i7 as well as a 128GB or 256GB SSD, NFC wireless, GPS, and HD-capable cameras at the front and back. Sony is hoping for a late October release for this beast of a slate, although we haven’t been given that all-important price.

The VAIO Tap 20, meanwhile, is more than just a tilting all-in-one desktop in the vein of Lenovo’s IdeaCentre A720. Despite carrying a 20-inch, 1,600 x 900 touchscreen, it’s still very much battery-powered — you can lug the 11.4-pound PC into the living room and treat it like a tiny multi-touch table, if that’s your inclination. It’s sharing the same processor picks as the Duo 11, but it turns to more conventional 750GB or 1TB hard drives and puts the emphasis on shareable apps like Family Paint and the Fingertapps Organizer calendar. Not surprisingly, there’s only one, front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera here, although NFC does make the cut. The Tap 20 is due to arrive at about the same time as its smaller Duo 11 sibling, although we’re once again without details of how much it will cost.

Gallery: Sony VAIO Duo 11