NEW Sony VAIO Notebooks Emerge at CES 2010

Today Sony showed off a few new VAIOs and finally some of the users prayers were answered – a backlit keyboard is featured in certain VAIO models.

Let’s start with a power-house VAIO F series. This one is great for HD enthusiasts. The F Series brings PC functionality solidly into the multi-media entertainment and gaming arena.  The F Series will feature a 16:9 full HD display on select models, Blu-ray Disc playback throughout the line as well as an HDMI™ output for connecting to compatible HDTVs.

•       16.4-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display; Up to Full HD (1920×1080)
•       Intel® Core2Quad technology for sizzling performance
•       Backlit keyboard (select models)
•       HD multimedia powerhouse/ gaming notebook
•       Blu-ray Disc™ playback and HDMI

Transfer Jet technology will also find its way into Sony’s VAIO notebook line, starting with the F Series. The TransferJet™ feature, a wireless high-speed data transfer technology that allows two TransferJet-enabled devices to communicate and transfer files simply by touching the TransferJet marks on each product together.

Joining the F Series is another new high-performance notebook, the Z Series, weighing in at just three pounds (with standard battery).

•       13.1-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display with LED backlight
•       Dynamic hybrid graphics—three modes: Auto, Speed, Stamina
•       Backlit keyboard
•       Noise cancelling headphone supplied  for music and video conferencing
•       Ultra-portable SSD notebook weighing under 3 lbs with durable carbon-fiber/aluminum chassis

Sony also introduced a new line to its VAIO family – the Y series. This is a very affordable light weight notebook with a nice battery stamina. Sort of a nice contender to the X series, only on the cheaper side:

•       13.3-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display with LED backlight
•       Less than 1.3 inch thin
•       Up to 7 hours of standard battery life
•       Both standard and large battery supplied for the total of 17 hours battery life (select models)
•       HDMI™ output for enjoying movies, photos and more on a compatible HDTV

An updated VAIO W netbook also is here to grab your attention, as it is eco-friendly if that matters to you:

•       10.1-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen display with LED backlight (1366 x 768)
•       Eco-friendly PC– chassis made from recycled plastic/ comes in carrying case using recyclable materials
•       Functional keyboard with springy and responsive isolated keys
•       Kidzui and Online Family Norton software to safely manage kids online activities
•       Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter operating system

Stay tuned for more hands on experience and other news in the VAIO world…