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Sony Notebook Reviews


Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

Sony VAIO FW

Sony VAIO FW, one of many laptops unveiled last night

(Credit: Sony)

Last night, while the East Coast was crawling into bed and the West Coast was tucking into dessert, Intel was officially launching its new mobile platform, Centrino 2. In addition to new processors, the platform includes an 802....

Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

Sony has announced the newly designed Sony VAIO FW, Z, SR, and BZ laptop PC series, based on Intel’s new Centrino 2 “Montevina” mobile platform. These VAIO laptops include the latest Intel Centino 2 Core 2 Duo 45-nanometer processors. The notebooks feature Intel’s X4500 integrated graphics, dedicated GPUs by ATI and NVIDIA, and new 802.11n wireless [...]
Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

This is a great Vaio laptop from the premium SZ series that I bought on Feb 14, 2008. The model number is Vaio SZ680. You can find pictures and a review of what you are getting here: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4113 The specs are the following: Screen: ...
Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

Sony VAIO FW

Check out that 16:9 aspect ratio

(Credit: CNET Networks)

Not one to be left out of the Centrino 2 fun, Sony released details about its newest VAIO laptops on Monday evening. The announcement included multiple configurations within four lines: the 16.4-inch VAIO FW, the 13.3-inch VAIO SR, ...

Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

There were no surprises as to what Sony unveiled this evening with the new VAIO lineup as the leaks came fast and furious over the past couple of weeks. The VAIO Z, VAIO FW, VAIO SR and VAIO BZ series were all announced tonight.
Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

Sony introduced several notebook lines today, but the one that stands out the most is the VAIO Z Series. The Z Series has several notablereplaces the SZ Premium lineis a business-grade 13-inch notebook that’s loaded with features that make it a smart choice for those looking for a mix of style, mobility and business.

The Sony VAIO Z Series is based on Intel’s Montevina platform and starts at $1700.

The Sony VAIO Z feautres a carbon fiber lid and will be available in several configurations and can be configured to order. On the top end, customers can choose dual 64GB solid state drives or a single 32GB hard drive. All versions get integrated Sprint EVDO Rev.A wireless cards. The antenna is now internal wheras the SZ series had an external antenna that was a bit of an eyesore.

The Z series has a high-resolution 13.1-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ration, making it possible to view two documents or We pages side by side. The 16:9 aspect ration is also ideally suited for viewing movies as it gets rid of the black bars normally seen on notebooks when viewing widescreen ...

Sony VAIO NR Series

Tuesday
Jul 15,2008

... wherever a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN access point is available. This means user can connect to any home networks or hotspots at airports, hotels or even cafes for quick access to the Internet or emails while on the go. [Notebook Review]
Monday
Jul 14,2008

Up for sale is my Sony VAIO laptop for $1000. I may negotiate on the price if you are a serious buyer. SCAMMERS DO NOT EMAIL ME! I'M AWARE OF YOUR TACTICS SO MOVE ON. I bought this laptop 1 year and 4 months ago from CompUSA for $2257.49 and still have the original receipt and have ...
Monday
Jul 14,2008

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Sony VAIO Laptop VGN FZ440E B Sony Review Notebook...

Sony Z-Series Leaked

Friday
Jul 11,2008

We've known for a short while that Sony's notebook range has been hankering for a refresh, and with Centrino 2 launching within the next week we're not surprised to see details surfacing of just such an update.
Friday
Jul 11,2008

Asking $1000 or best offer. I bought this laptop 1 year and 4 months ago from CompUSA for $2257.49 and still have the original receipt and have rarely used it since and don't have use for it anymore. I've taken really good care of this laptop as it looks brand new with absolutely no ...
Thursday
Jul 10,2008

  • New Sony VAIO Z series info unveiled
  • ECS G10IL coming to the US in September
  • ASUS clearing Celeron-based Eee PC 900s with $100 rebate
  • Samsung introduces Montevina-based Aura and Eclipse notebooks
  • OCZ introduces DDR3 notebook modules
  • Monday
    Jul 7,2008

    More details are emerging on the VAIO FW and VAIO SR laptops thanks to some leaks of German language spec sheets.
    Saturday
    Jul 5,2008

    3GB of DDR2 memory Burns DVDs and CDs Buy it: Sony VAIO VGN-FZ430E/B 15.4-inch Widescreen Laptop - $900. Source : Gadget Review (subscribe)
    Tuesday
    Jul 1,2008

    The Vaio VGN-SZ71WN/C is an ultra portable notebook with fast Penryn T9300 processor, a 2.5“-HDD with 200 GB capacity, a very bright 13.3" display with LED backlight and fast HSDPA Internet access.
    Tuesday
    Jul 1,2008

    Gateway today introduced several new notebook computers. The company currently has three series of notebooks: the P-series , M-series , and T-series . The notebooks Gateway introduced today feature Intel Core 2 ...
    Tuesday
    Jul 1,2008

    The Gateway notebook roll-out is official. Sony's is not. Gateway Computer announced three lines of notebook PCs on Monday with 64-bit Windows, while Circuit City prematurely posted images of upcoming Sony notebooks.

    Gateway 14-inch T6836

    Gateway 14-inch T6836

    (Credit: Gateway )

    Gateway rolled out three notebooks targeted at students. The P series desktop ...

    Monday
    Jun 30,2008

    We'll keep you in the know.[Via Notebook Review]Gallery: Sony Vaio FW and SR series show up on Circuit CityRead | Permalink | Email this...
    Monday
    Jun 30,2008

    [Via Notebook Review] Similar Posts: Circuit - Nokia 60 Theme. City - Nokia S60 Theme. L-Series satellite phone prototype from MSV...
    Sunday
    Jun 29,2008

    ... shots of the 16-inch FW (which looks pretty reminiscent of the old school Vaio Z-series) and 13.3-inch SR are still live, indicating model designations VGN-FW140EH and VGN-SR140EB. We'll keep you in the know. [Via Notebook Review] ...
    Saturday
    Jun 28,2008

    Are you ready for serious entertainment and creativity without limits The notebook VAIO AR890 is a central DVR with multimedia capabilities and a 17 “WUXGA widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology for impressive at the ...
    Saturday
    Jun 28,2008

    Dell Studio 15(Credit: CNET Networks)

    The week belonged to Dell, which finally confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in laptopdom, the Studio line of laptops. somewhere between the budget Inspiron line and high-end XPS line, the Studio 15 and Studio 17 are available with a variety of colors and lid imprint patterns; ...

    Thursday
    Jun 26,2008

    Sony is set to refresh its notebook lineup with upcoming mobile chips from Intel. Specifications posted on some reseller sites and leaked in Sony documents show a major refresh potentially in the offing.

    Sony Vaio laptop

    Sony Vaio laptop

    (Credit: Sony)

    This may be good news for Advanced Micro Devices, too: its mobile ...

    Wednesday
    Jun 25,2008

    Learn about the different models that the Sony VAIO provides. There are a number of different models; AR Series, FZ Series, CR Series, NR Series, TZ Series, and SZ Series. Here is the place to figure out which one is best for you.
    Wednesday
    Jun 25,2008

    Reportedly, Sony is planning to update its Vaio VGN SR / BZ / FW / Z / TZ / CR / AR series with Intel's latest Centrino 2 technology. All the new models are based on Montevina mobile platform and are equipped with faster 45nm Penryn processors. The 13.3-inch VGN-SR Series offers LED backlit 1280x800 screen and will be updated with ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470 graphics card (128MB), up to 4GB RAM, and Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor. The SR series starts at $1,950. The VAIO VGN-BZ is a 15.4" note
    Wednesday
    Jun 25,2008

    According to one of the most reliable notebook sites on the Internet (Notebook Review), Sony is planning to introduce several new notebook series
    Wednesday
    Jun 25,2008

    According to a post in our forums, Sony is planning to introduce several new notebook series based on the upcoming Intel "Montevina" Centrino 2 platform later this summer.
    Monday
    Jun 23,2008

    The new Sony VAIO notebook PCs - FW, Z, SR, and BZ series - will come out this summer, according to a forum post at NotebookReview.com. These VAIO laptops are based on Intel’s Centrino 2 “Montevina” mobile platform with Core 2 Duo “Penryn” 45nm processors. Some of the notebooks have new screen sizes, such as 16.4-inch [...]
    Monday
    Jun 23,2008

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    Monday
    Jun 23,2008

    Reasons Why you should not buy the Sony VGN-SZ780 Laptop.
    Sunday
    Jun 22,2008

    Available in three fashionable colors, the 15.4" VAIO NR notebook with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology exemplifies contemporary style in a mobile PC ideal
    Friday
    Jun 20,2008

       We take a look at Sony's top of the range 15.4in Blu-ray notebook.
    Wednesday
    Jun 18,2008

    Sony Ericsson announced yesterday the MD400 and MD400g HSPA mobile broadband USB modems, providing users with 7.2Mb/s download and up to 2.0Mb/s upload speeds. The Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g are the first USB modems with combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD card slot. The modems have a built-in antenna complemented with an additional swivel [...]
    Tuesday
    Jun 17,2008

    In this review I take a look at the 133 Sony VAIO VGNSZ760NC Laptop Ill let you know where this notebook shines and if it is worth Sonys premium...
    Tuesday
    Jun 17,2008

    In this article I tackle the Sony VAIO VGNSZ645P3 I have my hands on one of these beauties and Ill let you know where it shines...
    Tuesday
    Jun 17,2008

    In this article I review the Sony VAIO VGNNR360ES 154 notebook Ill let you know where it shines and where it may fall a little short...
    Monday
    Jun 16,2008

    In this review I take a look at the ultra small and mobile Sony VAIO VGNTZ240NB Im going to let you know where this little piece of equipment shines
    Sunday
    Jun 8,2008

    Font When you are searching the market for a great laptop, you need to remember several things.
    Sunday
    Jun 8,2008

    Font It's no secret that the computer industry is constantly changing. It seems that every week there is a new computer on the market that is bigger and better then the one that you just purchased.
    Sunday
    Jun 8,2008

    Click image below to see great prices for Sony VAIO VGN-CR410E L 14.1 Laptop Blue on Ebay: Product Details: Step out and be seen with the...
    Saturday
    Jun 7,2008

    We don’t typically expect much in terms of pizzazz from a $599 notebook. But the VGN-NR310E stands out with its classy, modern look and sturdy feel. The VGN-NR310E measures 14.2 x 10.6 inches and is 1.2 to 1.5 inches thick. ...
    Saturday
    Jun 7,2008

    This laptop is only available in Canada, though you can get similar laptops all over the world. This laptop compared to my other laptop was the easiest to work with Linux. I had all the video and wireless cards working right out of the box with Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron.
    Saturday
    Jun 7,2008

    This laptop is only available in Canada, though you can get similar laptops all over the world. This laptop compared to my other laptop was the easiest to work with Linux. I had all the video and wireless cards working right out of the box with Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy
    Wednesday
    Jun 4,2008

    Sony Electronics Responsible for providing engineering support for SD repair depot, PA region service team as well as 3rd party repair facilities, including: Technical support to repair technicians. Analysis of most common component failure and determine corrective action. Liaison between service engineering, ...
    Tuesday
    Jun 3,2008

    Scouring the web for anything news related and getting disappointed, I then looked down the review column on one of the news sites (news one side reviews the other :D) and found this. Thought i'd post it up :). Mid-range notebook ...
    Tuesday
    Jun 3,2008

  • Microsoft warns hardware makers to start Windows 7 testing immediately
  • Western Digital introduces Scorpio Black 7200RPM HDD
  • Sony to introduce mini-laptop based on VIA processor
  • ClubIT is back
  • Monday
    Jun 2,2008

    Sony is prepping a notebook based on Via's OpenBook reference design, PC World is reporting.

    At the WiMax Expo taking place in Taipei, contract manufacturer Quanta Computer showed a mini-laptop based on Via's just-released design that will be out in the third quarter of this year. A sharp-eyed ...

    Monday
    Jun 2,2008

    Sony appears ready to release a low-cost ultraportable laptop based on the VIA OpenBook design, PC World reports. A prototype of the Sony’s mini-notebook was shown by contract manufacturer Quanta Computer at WiMax Expo in Taipei. “A check of the laptop’s properties confirmed the laptop is based on a 1.6GHz C7-M processor from Via and listed Sony [...]
    Monday
    Jun 2,2008

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