The Vaio series from Sony is reported to have undergone major improvements in terms of performance and colours to make it right on time for the spring season. According to Official Sony Blog, there will be new CPU options as well as new colours choice will be made available on various laptops.
First up is the Z series, which is said to have received, what Sony likes to call the complete “refresh” makeover. The Z series now will have a brand new Carbon Fiber Silver option. Along with the that it will feature an optional LTE mobile broadband built-in and 4G data support service. One of the most encouraging enhancements include latest 2nd generation Intel Core processors ranging from the Intel Core i5 up to i7 with Turbo Boost speeds ranging to 3.50GHz as well as RAID 0 solid state drives.
The S series, like Z series is also receiving latest Intel Core processors up to i7. It also includes Hybrid Graphics with a choice between AMD Radeon HD 6470M 512MB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 6630M 1GB VRAM. The 15-inch model of S series will now come with 15.5-inch Full HD IPS display screen. Both 13-inch and 15-inch of S series will be made available in February.
Both Z series and S series are said to have got improved battery performance. While the E series is also getting CPU upgrade to latest Intel Core processors.
It is the C series that has received most attention due to its attractive Kaleidoscope Pink or Elegant Flower makeover. The design is said to have inspired by Art Nouveau floral pattern, this unique design is achieved on paper by having two different layers for depth. It is totally in sync with the joyful spring mood and is made available both 14-inch and 15-inch models. If a pink laptop sounds too girlish for you to move around, don’t forget to have a look at jazzy Geometric Black model, which is sure to attract adrenaline pumped males, the design pattern of geometric model does not only sits pretty on top case but is extended onto the keyboard area as well.
Apart from the changes made mentioned above several software upgrades have been provided as well. These being :
- Brand new Media Gallery 2.0 with a new interface and feel, to go with new features for popular social networking services.
- The Music Unlimited promotion will be provide 180 days of unlimited music services to first time users for free.
- The F Series laptop and L Series All-in-One now will come preloaded with Sony Imagination Studio Multimedia Edition.
Sony Vaio Series Name | Z Series | S Series | E Series | C Series |
Prices in INR (Approx) | 92,592 | 13-inch-40,040
15-inch-50,050 |
Ranges from 25,025 to 39,539 | 40,040 |
To celebrate the arrival of spring, Sony is offering a free laptop case to go with purchase of any 14” or 15” in the C series computer. Made of durable nylon outer layer to with with a super-soft interior, this case is originally worth approx INR 2,000.