Sony today announced that it has updated its VAIO notebook models with the new Intel Core 3rd gen CPUs (Ivy Bridge), and also consolidated models to make it easier for consumer to identify the best notebooks for their needs. In the new Sony VAIO line, the VAIO S line includes a 13.3" and a 15.5" model (no more VAIO F 15" model); and the VAIO Z with separate dock to offer a lower starting price. Here are the details on these updated Sony VAIO notebooks:
The Sony VAIO Z Series are available with Intel Core i7 quad core processor, a 13.1" Full HD display (1920 x 1080), a fingerprint scanner with Trusted Platform Module (TPM), and a backlit keyboard. The VAIO Z measures only 0.66" thick and weighs 2.58 lbs. Created from a blend of high-end materials including carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium alloy often used in the manufacture of race cars, this lightweight yet durable laptop stands up to your on-the-go lifestyle. The VAIO Z comes with a 4000mAh internal polymer battery and optional sheet battery with additional 4400mAh power.
The Z Series features dual channel solid state drives (SSD) with RAID technology instead of a typical spinning hard disk drive for quicker boot-up, speedier access to applications, faster read/write speeds and lower power consumption. And because an SSD has no moving parts, it's less prone to the common scratches that occur in conventional hard drives. The Z series starts at $1599 without the dock.
The optional dock for dedicated graphics:
The optional Power Media Dock delivers the horsepower your day demands via one unique and familiar port. A powerful AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics card with 1GB VRAM allows for premium visual quality and intense HD performance without huge demands on the CPU. Includes optional slot loading Blu-ray Disc player, USB 3.0 port, HDMI out and more.
Configuration options for the VAIO Z:
Processor
3rd gen Intel Core i5-3210M (2.50GHz / 3.10GHz with Turbo Boost) 3rd gen Intel Core i7-3612QM quad-core (2.10GHz / 3.10GHz3 with Turbo Boost)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Color Options
Carbon Fiber Black Carbon Fiber Gold Premium Carbon Fiber Black
Memory
8GB (4GB x2 fixed onboard) DDR3-1600MHz
Hard Drive
128GB (64GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 256GB (128GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 512GB (256GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
Power
Estimated battery life with internal battery (4000mAh, included) Default Settings: Up to 6 hours 45 minutes Estimated combined battery life with sheet battery (4400mAh, sold separately) Default Settings: Up to 14 hours 30 minutes
Expansion Slots
Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot SD memory card slot
Communications
Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN Intel Wireless Display 2.0 technology Bluetooth (4.0 + HS)
Backlit QWERTY keyboard, 83 keys with 1.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Built-in 1.3MP HD web camera powered by Exmor for PC and microphone Touchpad (gesture supported) VAIO, WEB, and ASSIST buttons
Ports
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) HDMI output Headphone output Docking station port (supports USB 2.0/3.0 compatible devices) USB 2.0 x1 VGA output Power Media Dock (sold separately)
Display
13.1" LED backlit Full HD display (1920 x 1080)
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 AMD Radeon HD 6650M (1GB) in Power Media Dock (sold separately)
Optical Drive
Slot-load optical drives available in Power Media Dock (sold separately) CD/DVD player / burner Blu-ray Disc player (CD/DVD player / burner capable) Blu-ray Disc player / burner (CD/DVD player / burner capable)
Audio
Intel High Definition Audio Dolby Home Theater technology v4 VAIO digital noise cancelling processor
Power Media Dock (sold separately)
AMD Radeon HD 6650M (1GB) graphics Slot load optical drive Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) HDMI output USB 2.0 x2 USB 3.0 x1 VGA output
The VAIO S Series is available with a Core i7 quad core processor and up to 2GB of VRAM for the 15.5" model targeted at gaming and multimedia centric users. The 13.3" Premium models combine a carbon fiber chassis, 2GB VRAM graphics and the option to include a 512MB solid state drive. In addition to Intel Core i7 quad core option, the series also offers NVIDIA GeForece 640M LE graphics option.
The VAIO S 15.5" gets a full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS display and the 13.3" gets a widescreen glossy, anti-reflective finish display. The VAIO S 15.5" measures 0.95" thick and weighs 4.42 lbs. while the 13.3" S Series Premium model measures 0.90" thick and weighs 3.69 lbs. The S series starts at $799.
Here are the optional specs for the VAIO 13.3" S Premium Series:
Processor
3rd gen Intel Core i5-3210M (2.50GHz / 3.10GHz3 with Turbo Boost) 3rd gen Intel Core i5-3320M (2.60GHz / 3.30GHz3 with Turbo Boost) 3rd gen Intel Core i7-3520M (2.90GHz / 3.60GHz3 with Turbo Boost)
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Color Options
Carbon Fiber Black Carbon Fiber Gold Carbon Fiber Gunmetal
500GB (7200rpm) hard drive 640GB (7200rpm) hard drive 1TB (5400rpm) hard drive 128GB (64GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 256GB (128GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0 512GB (256GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
Power
Estimated battery life with internal battery (4400mAh, included) Default Settings: Up to 7 hours
Estimated combined battery life with sheet battery (4400mAh, sold separately) DVD Playback: Up to 14 hours
Expansion Slots
Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot SD memory card slot
Communications
Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN Intel Wireless Display 2.0 technology Bluetooth (4.0 + HS)
Hardware
Backlit QWERTY keyboard, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Clickable touchpad (gesture supported) Built-in 1.3MP HD web camera powered by Exmor for PC and microphone Biometric fingerprint sensor Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certified) VAIO, WEB and ASSIST buttons Speed / Stamina switch
Ports
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) HDMI output Headphone output USB 2.0 x1 (charging) USB 3.0 x2 VGA output
Display
13.3" LED backlit display (1600 x 900)
Optical
Slot-load CD/DVD player / burner Slot-load Blu-ray Disc player (CD/DVD player / burner capable) Slot-load Blu-ray Disc player / burner (CD/DVD player / burner capable)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE (1GB) hybrid graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE (2GB) hybrid graphics
Audio
Intel High Definition Audio with Dolby Home Theater Technology v4
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