Labor Day is over and there’s no question it marks the end of
summer. The sky darkens quicker, the weather is cooler and school bells
are ringing again.
Some people are prepared. Backpacks are loaded up and pencil stacks
line the hall closet. For others, it’s more of a last minute deal
snatching up the essentials days before and filling in the rest slowly.
Hey, I don’t judge. Both approaches have their benefits.
For school or home, if you’re in the market for a laptop and are considering a VAIO,
first – thanks for thinking of us. I mean that. You have a lot of
choices out there and we appreciate you checking us out. Often we get
the question, “what computer would you pick?” The answer is always “it
depends” and it really does. Honest to goodness. Here’s our best take at
tackling the question.
For Gaming
If someone asked us for a gaming computer, the VAIO F series
would immediately come up. The F series is built for quickness and
multi-media. It sports the new Intel Turbo Boost technology13, along
with an Intel Quad Core i7 processor – meaning very fast. The F series
can be custom built so gamers can opt for the powerful NVIDIA GeForce
GT graphics card (330M GPU). This card is designed to optimize laptop
gaming and plays at high resolutions and fluid frame rates. This card
also includes their PhysX technology which enables hyper-realistic game
play.The F series has a full HD 16.4” Widescreen display (measured
diagonally; 1600X900 or 1920X1080 Full HD resolution)
For viewing photos & videos and basic editing
First if you’re a graphic designer, the F series is also a system to
check out. If you’re a person that frequently views photos &
videos online or who does some basic photo editing, the VAIO EA is a
nice option. The EA can be customized and includes dedicated graphics
courtesy of ATI Mobility Radeon with up to 512 MB3 of VRAM on select
models. For a limited time, select EA models sold at Sony Style also
come preloaded with an extra Adobe software bundle that includes
Photoshop® Elements 8.0, Premiere® Elements 8 and Acrobat Standard 9.0
(a $448 value).For internet video fans, the EA series offers up to
512MB dedicated video RAM with an optional optical Blu-ray drive. It
has Intel® High Definition Audio with a 14” widescreen display
(measured diagonally).
For something basic
My mother-in-law has asked me this before. Sometimes you need a
computer that’s fast and easy to use but at the same time may not need
extras that gamers or media buffs may need. In this case, we’d
recommend the VAIO EB series. It’s large color range makes it extremely
personal, and it can be configured to include a Blu-ray disc drive and
an Intel Core i5 processor meaning its fast for all the basic use
cases. Laptop Magazine liked this one too as they awarded the EB series
as a “top back to school” notebook. Other affordable options can be
found on our Sony Outlet for refurbished models. All refurbished
products and accessories in the Outlet are restored and tested by Sony.
For a Sony geeked out computer
Our flagship model for our Sony fans out there would be the VAIO Z series.
And for the executives out there who need powerful computing on the
go, this is a laptop to look into. First performance: The Z is
customizable with processor options up to a2.66GHz Intel® Core™ i7-620M
processor with up to 3.33GHz using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology4. It
offers up to 4MB L3 Cache. In storage it offers up to a 512GB (256GBx2)
Solid State Drive with RAID 0 technology available and up to 8GB DDR3
SDRAM-1066.The Z was designed to be massively mobile. In addition to
the built in GPS technology, it’s encased in multi-layered carbon
fiber, has a scratch-resistant LCD panel, durable solid state drive and
a seamless aluminum keyboard panel. It has an LED-backlit 13.1″ screen
with available Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, along with 100% color
saturation.
When it comes to buying, I always recommend doing your homework.
Customer reviews are always helpful and you can find many on sites
like CNet and SonyStyle.com.
So which VAIO would you recommend and why….and maybe score a free VAIO sleeve in the process.
I’ve got 20 VAIO sleeves
(designed to fit notebooks with an LCD size of 15.5(diag.) and under)
so the first 20 people to post a comment in this post telling me which
VAIO computer currently offered on SonyStyle.com you would recommend
and why will get a sleeve sent their way.
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Just when you thought the CES fun was coming to an end…The VAIO S isn’t a new laptop per se but the announcement of a custom built option is certainly welcomed. This little mobile machine originally launched in Spring of last year and is a lightweight option for a road warrior or a business traveler. All VAIO S models (be it pre-built or custom built) have 13.3 inch displays. The computer is about 1” thick and weighs just over 4 pounds. So again. Pretty light.
The
VAIO C is an exclusive line of computers featuring a second generation
Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Blu-ray Disc™ drive (select models), and AMD
Radeon™ 1GB Hybrid Graphics card (select models). Fans at CES got a
sneak peak of the duo with a unique design that radiates light around
the edges, touchpad and the VAIO logo.
If
you like to make a statement with your PC, then the Neon Orange, Neon
Green, Lightning White and Bolt Black colors are sure to get some
notice. It will come in two screen sizes, the CA10 features a 14-inch
LED backlit LCD widescreen display and the CB10 features a 15.5-inch LED
backlit LCD widescreen display for improved power efficiency and
greater contrast, with the option of a Full HD 1080p screen.
Check out some of the early buzz from Digital Trends, 
Qualcomm has decided to get into the tablet 
