Sony VAIO red edition laptops get hand-finished casings for show-offs

Sony has launched a new range of VAIO notebooks, the VAIO red edition, adding hand-finishing and some limited-edition allure to several of its portables. The new variants will include models in the VAIO Duo 13, VAIO Pro 11, VAIO Pro 13, VAIO Fit 14, and VAIO Fit 15 ranges, all including touch, and all with

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Sony – VAIO | red edition – 5 special VAIO models coated with a vibrant red color

Sony - VAIO | red edition - 5 special VAIO models coated with a vibrant red color

Sony is releasing its “VAIO | red edition” – 5 special VAIO models coated with a vibrant red color. This special edition will set each of these models apart from the standard models.

Buyers of the “VAIO Duo 13 | red edition” will be eligible for a special original PORTER carrying case, which will have a price of 24,980 yen.

VAIO Duo 13 | red edition  SVD1321A1J  ¥235,000  (Picture #1)
VAIO Pro 13 | red edition  SVP1321A1J  ¥210,000  (Picture #2)
VAIO Pro 11 | red edition  SVP1121A1J  ¥190,000  (Picture #3)
VAIO Fit 15 | red edition  SVF15A1A1J  ¥170,000  (Picture #4)
VAIO Fit 14 | red edition  SVF14A1A1J  ¥165,000  (Picture #5)

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
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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

Sony VAIO Pro 13/11 announced

Here we are with yet another couple of Ultrabooks from the good people over at Sony, with the VAIO Pro 13/11 being announced. These were claimed by Sony to be the lightest touch capable Ultrabooks in their respective classes, and I don’t suppose that the clever implementation and use of carbon fiber for its case had anything to do with such an “achievement”, hmmm? The touch enabled VAIO Pro 11 would tip the scales at approximately 870 grams, while the touch enabled VAIO Pro 13 is a wee bit heavier by weighing down the average scale by a mere 1.060 kg.

Regardless of which particular model you decide to settle for, the VAIO Pro 13/11 will come with a uni-direction carbon fiber body and Hexa-shell design that delivers the kind of extra durability which mobile computers tend to require. Not only that, being lightweight does not mean that Sony has skimped on quality – no sir, as the Japanese firm also brings a comfortable typing experience for the VAIO Pro 13/11 by featuring a wide key pitch and stroke in order to allow for an extremely natural typing experience. Apart from that, the VAIO Pro 13/11 will also make use of a unique palm rest that which gradually merges into the, delivering virtually unrivaled comfort while typing for hours on end.

Your eyes would also be more than happy to greet the TRILUMINOS Display, letting you enjoy a wide palette of rich natural colors courtesy of Sony’s BRAVIA expertise. Merge this with a full HD display and Sony’s super resolution technology, X-Reality for mobile, and you can be sure that looking at other displays on rival Ultrabooks that have a lesser configuration would certainly be a dampener, especially when your heart swells with pride in picking the right Ultrabook – at least where visuals are concerned. Both models will be available for purchase sometime later this month, although pricing details have yet to be determined.

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Sony VAIO Pro 11 review: finally, a new flagship ultraportable to replace the Z

Sony VAIO Pro 11 review: finally, a new flagship ultraportable to replace the Z

If you’ve ever read the comments section here at Engadget, you know it’s possible to develop a fanatical attachment to a brand. To a specific product, though? And a laptop, of all things? That’s fairly rare. But the VAIO Z wasn’t a common notebook. For years, it was Sony’s flagship ultraportable, with a featherweight design, top-of-the-line specs and a delicious carbon fiber weave. It was the sort of laptop for which techies happily spent $2,000 — and they were ready to plunk down even more money when a new version came out. Then it was discontinued, only to be replaced by mid-range models with lesser specs. There was a clear hole in Sony’s lineup, and diehards were left disappointed, with no clear upgrade path once it came time to retire the ol’ Z.

In a sense, the Z is still dead: to this day, there is no Z series in Sony’s lineup. But there is the new Pro line, and it more or less picks up where the Z left off. (It takes after the business-friendly S series, too.) Starting at $1,150 and available in 11- and 13-inch sizes, these machines use carbon fiber to achieve an even lighter design (under two pounds for the 11-inch model). Both pack fresh Haswell processors, with 1080p screens, NFC and backlit keyboards all standard. As it happens, we’ve been testing the smaller Pro 11 for almost two weeks, so although Sony just announced these machines to the public, we already have a full suite of impressions, benchmarks and hands-on photos ready to go. Join us after the break to see if this is the Z replacement you’ve been waiting for.

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Sony’s VAIO Pro Ultrabooks weigh as little as 1.92 pounds, ship June 9th from $1,150

Sony's VAIO Pro Ultrabooks weigh as little as 1.92 pounds, ship June 9th from $1,150

If you’ve been mourning Sony’s decision to discontinue its super-thin Z Series laptop, you can at last dry your tears: the company just announced two flagship Ultrabooks that should more than make up for your loss. For starters, the VAIO Pro 11 and Pro 13 each weigh less than the Z, at 1.92 and 2.34 pounds, respectively — in fact, Sony claims they’re the lightest touchscreen Ultrabooks ever made. They also last longer on a charge and have an optional sheet battery that promises to double the battery life, providing up to 14 hours on the Pro 11 and 13 hours of use on the Pro 13. Presumably, they’re faster too: both ship with Haswell processors, and the 13-inch version in particular will be offered with PCIe solid-state drives. And, lest you worry Sony evolved the Z too much, its flagship laptops are still made of carbon fiber from top to bottom.

Either way, you’ll have your choice of Core i5 and i7 processors, with 1080p IPS displays, NFC, backlit keyboards and Exmor webcams all standard. Just about the only things you won’t get back from the Z are a dedicated GPU and an optical drive. (And who wants a DVD writer, anyway?) If nothing else, perhaps the price might convince you to settle for integrated graphics: these machines are considerably more affordable than the Z, which started at two grand. Now, in the year 2013, you can pay $1,150 and up for the Pro 11, or $1,250-plus for the Pro 13. They’ll be available June 9th with black and silver color options, but if you have to know more now, we actually have a review of the Pro 11 ready for your perusal. (Spoiler alert: we like it. We like it a lot.)

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Sony PC shows up at FCC, hints at 13-inch VAIO Duo

Sony PC shows up at FCC, hints at 13-inch VAIO Duo

When a “personal computer” from Sony lands at the FCC, with very little else to identify it, we have to put the pieces together ourselves. With the model number SVD132A14L, we can divine that it’s very likely a Sony VAIO Duo and a 13-incher at that. Radio-wise, it shows dual-band WiFi in a/b/g/n flavors, Bluetooth (regular and low energy) and NFC. Then there’s the label image you see above. It doesn’t give away a lot, but it does seem to match that mysterious 13-inch slider we saw, as seen from the rear with the screen hinge, and what looks like the angular front section. Is there a larger version of the 11-inch Duo Windows 8 hybrid on the way? Place your bets now.

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Source: FCC

The Daily Roundup for 05.07.2013

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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Sony – VAIO summer models – 4 L Series desktop PC models will be out on May 18

Sony - VAIO summer models - 4 L Series desktop PC models will be out on May 18

Four new desktop models from Sony’s VAIO L Series will be released on May 18. This included 3 touch panel models and 1 non-touch panel model. All feature 24-inch (1920×1080) LED Full HD displays, Windows 8 64 bit, upgradable to Windows 8 Pro, Intel Core i7 or i5, 8GB memory, upgradable to 16GB, and 2 TB or 3 TB HDD.

L series:

SVL24149CJB – About ¥255,000
– Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor (2.40 GHz)
– 3D compliant 24 inch (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB/ Max 16GB, HDD: 3TB
– Windows 8 64 bit, upgradable to Windows 8 Pro
– Color: black
– Touch panel

SVL24148CJW, B – About ¥230,000
– Intel Core i7-3630QM Processor (2.40 GHz)
– 24 inch (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB/ Max 16GB, HDD: 3TB
– Windows 8 64 bit, upgradable to Windows 8 Pro
– Color: white, black
– Touch panel

SVL24147CJW, B – About ¥210,000
– Intel Core i5-3230M Processor (2.60 GHz)
– 24 inch (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB/ Max 16GB, HDD: 3TB
– Windows 8 64 bit, upgradable to Windows 8 Pro
– Color: white, black
– Touch panel

SVL24146CJWI – About ¥190,000
– Intel Core i5-3230M Processor (2.60 GHz)
– 24 inch (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB/ Max 16GB, HDD: 2TB
– Windows 8 64 bit, upgradable to Windows 8 Pro
– Color: white
– Non-touch panel

Sony – VAIO summer models – 5 laptop PC models will be out beginning May 18

Sony - VAIO summer models - 5 laptop PC models will be out beginning May 18

New models from Sony’s VAIO series will be released beginning on May 18. This included 3 touch panel Fit models and 1 non-touch panel Fit model, as well as the latest version of the Duo 11, featuring the “Surf Slider” tablet/laptop sliding display and digitizer stylus pen.

VAIO Fit 15, 2 models:

SVF15A18CJS, B, P – About ¥180,000
– Intel Core i7-3537U Processor (2GHz)
– 15.5 inch full HD (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB, HDD: Hybrid HDD 1TB
– Windows 8 64 bit
– Color: silver, black, pink
– Touch panel

SVF15A17CJS, B, P – About ¥165,000
– Intel Core i5-3337U Processor (1.80GHz)
– 15.5 inch full HD (1920×1080) display
– Memory: 8GB, HDD: Hybrid HDD 1TB
– Windows 8 64 bit
– Color: silver, black, pink
– Touch panel

VAIO Fit 14:

SVF14A19CJS, B, P – About ¥150,000
– Intel Core i3-3227U Processor (1.90GHz)
– 14 inch (1600×900) display
– Memory: 4GB, HDD: Hybrid HDD 1TB
– Windows 8 64 bit
– Color: silver, black, pink
– Touch panel

VAIO Fit 15E:

SVF15217CJW, B – About ¥105,000
– Intel Pentium 2117U Processor (1.80GHz)
– 15.5 inch (1366×768) display
– Memory: 4GB, HDD: HDD 1TB
– Windows 8 64 bit
– Color: white, black
– Non-touch panel

VAIO Duo 11:

SVD11239CJS, B – About ¥160,000
– Intel Core i5-3337U Processor (1.80GHz)
– By sliding a display, you can use it as both tablet and laptop (Surf Slider style)
– It comes with a digitizer stylus pen
– 11.6 inch full HD(1920×1080) display
– Memory: 6GB, SSD: 128GB
– Windows 8 64 bit
– Colors: silver, black