The Japanese company entered the field late in the ultra-mobile miniPC P Vaio, 8-inch device and Intel's Menlow platform, priced at under $ 1000. With Vaio W, Sony seems to really compete with the different models of netbooks currently on the market. Sony Vaio W (W119XJ) is configured with an Intel 945GSE, Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz), 1GB of 533MHz DDR2 memory, hard 160GB 5400rpm SATA HDD, Intel GMA 950 graphics chip, 10-inch display with LED backlight with WXGA resolution of 1366 × 768 HD, 1.3 megapixel Motion Eye webcam with microphone, card reader interfaces and WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, VGA, audio jack, 2 USB 2.0 and Ethernet.

1.19Kg in weight with a battery that provides a 'self-proclaimed to 3.30 hours with Windows XP Home SP3, Sony Vaio W measure 267.8 x 179.6 x 27.5-32.4 mm. Sony states that his Vaio consumes 7W W in normal operation and 0.3W idle. It has a keyboard with keys spaced plates which should allow a fairly comfortable typing. Note however that it does not occupy the entire width of the base and the spacebar seems a bit 'low. However the touchpad, which fits the dominant color of netbooks, it seems quite large and has two distinct selection buttons.

The revolutionary line of "lifestyle PC" 8-inch Sony Vaio P was made in Italy in January 2009, at a distance of just over four months, the Japanese giant introduced the first update of the series , with four models and two different configurations, hardware. The basic series Sony Vaio P21Z replaces the previous series Vaio P11Z. It consists of three models with identical hardware components with each other but different finish: Sony Vaio VGN-P21Z / Q, VGN-P21Z / R and VGN-P21Z / W, respectively staining "Ebony Black," "Volcano Red" and "Ivory White.

It seems so for the moment put aside the livery "Forest Green", previously used for the model Vaio VGN-P11Z / G. P21Z Vaio has an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz with US15W Poulsbo chipset (Intel Menlow platform), 2GB of DDR2 533MHz RAM, and a range of connectivity consists of a 3G modem with 7.2Mbps, Bluetooth 2.1 + DC by EDR and a WiFi module 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N. The models in question using the operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Home SP1 and Premoum of instant-OS XMB (Xross Media Bar).

Sony recently introduced two new lines of notebooks belonging to the 15.4 inch small business dedicated to the Sony Vaio BZ , which further flesh out the already dense previous proposal, consisting of eight patterns. The two new notebooks are part of the series refresh Vaio BZ21, and identified by model number GN-BZ21VN Vaio V and Vaio VGN-BZ21XN. The entry-level Sony Vaio BZ21XN has a processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 economically from 2.1GHz Mobile Intel GM45 Express chipset, and uses 4GB of DDR2 800MHz RAM.

The system is equipped with a 320GB hard drive and 5400 rpm, a DVD Super Multi Double Layer, and a compartment IGP graphics Intel GMA X4500HD shared memory, which operates the LCD panel anti-reflex starts to 1280x800 pixels. They included a module Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and Wi-Fi controller with specific 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N, while for the security of data contains a TPM 1.2 chip, and the system G-Sensor Shock Protection. SONY VAIO BZ21XN is priced at 1049 euros VAT included.

After taking care of the consumer section, the Japanese manufacturer Sony continues its campaign to upgrade the line of professional notebooks, begun a few days ago with the launch of Sony Vaio BZ13 , which now includes the new series of ultraportables with 13.1-inch Vaio Z31. The refresh is formed by the two models Sony Vaio VGN-Z31MN / B and VAIO VGN-Z31WN / B , which has not yet been announced the retail price. Z31MN Sony Vaio / B is the new entry level series and enjoys a processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz , supported by 4GB of DDR3 1066MHz.

The display 1366x768 pixels WXGA HD is characterized by an aspect ratio of 16:9, backlit LED, is handled by the graphics dedicated Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS 128MB GDDR3 chips and the Intel GMA X4500HD IGP, which can be interchanged by Technology Stamina Mode. This model features a module for connectivity UMTS / HSDPA 7.2Mbps and supports the latest WiFi 802.11n standard Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR; storage is managed by a SATA hard drive with 250GB capacity, which resides on the system OS Microsoft Windows Vista Business preinstalled.

At the CES 2009 in Las Vegas, Sony has planned an update to its comprehensive range of laptops. On the Japanese site of the company appeared today the new ultraportable Sony Vaio Z series, Vaio Vaio T, and D, whose latest models Europeans take the initials Vaio Z21 , TT11 and SR21 .

This is a refresh of hardware configuration, resulting in most cases the presence of one of the new Intel Penryn processors for Centrino 2 , a greater amount of RAM and a faster hard drive or large. For the moment, only Japan is involved, but it is easy to predict that soon will be involved also lists of other countries, and therefore also the Italian one.

This series of subnotebook business by 13.1 inch Sony Vaio Z is renewed with the release of three new models supplied by super: VGN-Z21WN / B , VGN-Z21VN / X and VGN-Z21ZN / X . Following the trend of previous waves of modernization, which has recently affected the Vaio SR and BZ series , Sony has decided to provide the new devices a plus, equipped with a hardware equipment of last generation. The low-end dedicated graphics Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS 256MB GDDR3 memory goes so mount DDR2 instead of the previous series, and likewise the three models will benefit from 4GB of DDR3 1066MHz, DDR2 800MHz abandoning the Z11.

The systems also share the screen X-black 13.1-inch LED backlight and a resolution of 1600x900 pixels WXGA + +, Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 2.53GHz by Winking autonomy of the battery with a TDP of 25W The range consists of Bluetooth wireless connectivity, WiFi and "VAIO Everywair (HSDPA / UMTS 7.2Mbps), and the package of accessories for data security that includes a form with the TCG TPM 1.2, biometric sensor for fingerprint recognition and G-Sensor Shock Protection.

After the first rumors from Japan, Toshiba launches the Canadian market a new bunch of business class notebook. The Japanese manufacturer announced a small revolution, cheering his new laptop as something never seen before: the model Tecra R10 would be the "fastest and most secure" notebook series, while the Portégé R600, which will be staffed by models A600 and M750, would win the title of Thin & Light laptop thinnest and lightest on the market.

Toshiba Tecra R10 laptop is a 14.1-inch professional, dedicated to small business but also able to handle 3D graphics and applications like CAD presented with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz (probably the Core 2 Duo P8600) and 4GB of RAM, takes advantage of professional video card Nvidia Quadro NVS 150M, based on G98 chip, and mounts a 200GB hard drive and speed of 7200 RPM. Equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the latest, a double layer DVD burner and integrated webcam, will be available with Windows Vista Business from 1999 Canadian dollars (about 1265 euros).

It's only been two days since the discovery of new business subnotebook Sony Vaio TT, we'll see you soon in Italy under the name Sony Vaio TT11, the specifications of the models for the U.S. market have made their appearance on the web, revealing some information and details " appetizing. The Vaio TT11 represents a category of portable computers dedicated to a professional market well defined: it falls under the high-end solutions for small, capable of offering the user not only a great mobility, but also a lot of power.

Particular attention plays the role of energy efficiency, essential for those who need to work for several hours on the go, without having to recharge the battery and use wired internet connections. The ultraportable will use Japanese in fact display with LED backlight, Intel Core 2 Duo the latest generation low voltage (ULV Ultra Low Voltage), and in some cases for SSD drive for storage. The Intel Centrino 2 platform, on which also exploits the introduction of new technologies for energy savings, including Intel AMT 4.0 and is equipped with low-voltage DDR3 RAM memory, which should provide further scope for improvement 'autonomy.

Yesterday, we brought you the news that Sony has initiated a voluntary recall for thousands of VAIO TZ laptops because of problems with overheating or short circuit. These notebooks were distributed in the United States, in Japan but also in Europe and belong to the series VGN-TZ1, VGN-VGN-TZ3 and TZ2. The Japanese company says that even if the recall involves thousands of PC laptops, only a small number of these could actually be affected by failures.

But it seems that the market has not appreciated the press and initiative, so that the title Sony stock market dropped by 4% compared to the financial collapse happened about three years ago. Some investors are united in believing that the delay of Sony in the intervention and resolution of the problem, could undermine the company with negative reactions of the Stock Exchange. Add that Samsung, through one of its directors, Andy Griffiths said today that the format Blu-Ray may become obsolete in 2013.

What happens is that the many fans who gather around the discussion forums will be able to gather information and time before the media. This is what is happening in the new lineup of Intel Centrino 2 notebooks from Sony, which includes, among others, certain models of unprecedented series VAIO SR, FW, Z and BZ: none of these notebooks yet been officially presented by Sony, but Web been around for a few days photos, technical specifications and other material that relates to them.

The chain of revelations had left with some user manuals intercepted on the Internet, and was continued with the appearance of the first images of laptops Sony VAIO SR and FW on an on-line store. Today, the circle closes with some pictures and specifications, complete with five models of Sony VAIO Z11 and BZ, found on some brochures to Germany.