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The 2008 CEATEC in Japan is a platform for Sony to unveil their latest VAIO type-T ultralight laptop. Weighing at only 1.31Kg, the notebook PC comes jam packed with a 1.2GHz of Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo SU9300 processor, a 11.1-inch LCD display with LED backlight (1,366 x 768), Blu-ray drive, and a HDMI port. The VAIO type T will be released on October 4th in Japan for ¥300,000. [AVING]
Sony is ready to release their new version of Sony Vaio NS laptop series. This budget notebook comes jam packed with some cool specs including an Intel 4500 integrated graphics chipset, Blu-ray combo drive, A/V menu, Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz processor, 3GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, and a built-in webcam. Available in blue, gray, and white, the new Sony Vaio NS will be released this Fall for $650 upwards, depending on the configuration. [Electronista]
Here are two new Sony VAIO Type A laptops. The AW70 and AW50 are powered by a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 with a 18.4 inch LCD Full HD (1920×1080 pixel), 2GB of RAM, 500GB HDD, an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT video card, ABGN wireless LAN, a Blu-ray burner, and HDMI out. No word on pricing so far. [DailyDigitals]
The latest Sony notebook that will arrive this summer will be the first to employ “hybrid graphics”. It will intelligently switch between using Nvidia and Intel on-board GPU. When laptop is plugged in, power hungry high performance Nvidia /ATI will be used, and Intel 4500 series integrated graphics when laptop is on battery. The 13-inch Sony Vaio Z570, will use an Intel P9500 (2.53GHz) processor that has power envelope of only 25 watts compared with the 35 watts used by the current Intel Mobile processor. The laptop also comes with 320GB hard disk drive, 3GB of DDR3 RAM, built in Wi-Fi and EVDO, all accessible through 13.1-inch screen. The Z570 only weighs 3.3 pounds making it practical to carry everywhere. Price has not been confirmed, but it will be in the range of $2,500 to $3,500 for Blu-Ray equipped model. [SONY]
NotebookReview has a comprehensive review of the Sony’s VAIO FW. Priced at $2,149, the laptop features a 16.4 inch LCD screen (1600 x 900), Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache) with 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon 3470, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD (5400rpm), Wi-Fi and webcam. Other specs are include 4400mAh Li-Ion Battery. The new Sony VAIO FW measures 15.12inch x 1.14inch x 10.27inch and weights 3.1kg. Here is a verdict.
System performance is one category that this notebook really shines. Even with a 5400rpm hard drive, the notebook performed quite well throughout various activities including watching Blu-ray movies, playing a few games, and installing applications. The Intel Centrino 2 platform no doubt had a hand in this, and gave us some impressive performance benchmarks. PCMark05 was into the 6,000 range and 3DMark06 was around 2,600.
Sony and Microsoft today announced a competition that challenges consumers to create designs for the new line of VAIO Graphic Splash notebooks. The contest starts today through August 10th, 2008. Designers can submit their designs online at www.sony.com/mygraphicsplash with a photo of themselves and a short message that explains their design. The winner’s design will be made into limited-edition VAIO notebooks. FYI, the new VAIO My Graphic Splash notebook line will be released online at www.sony.com/pr/mygraphicsplash later this fall for a limited time. [Sony]
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