sony Hybrid Laptops
SONY VAIO prototypes that was first showed off last year are now a reality; say hello to the VAIO Z and VAIO Z Canvas that rises from Sony's Ashes, two hybrid laptops that resurrect the flagship range in the post-Sony world.
The first is the 13.3-inch VAIO Z convertible ultrabook (above and immediately below). Its aluminum-carbon shell houses
a second -generation high-speed SSD, fifth-generation Core i7
processor, and a battery that offers 15.5 hours of use—all weighing in
at 1.34kg and measuring in at 16.8mm thick. It's claimed the computer
can boot from standby in 0.3 seconds. The Z also features a 'multiflip'
mode that allows you to switch between tablet, laptop, and 'viewing
mode'—where the screen faces away from the laptop. Available for
pre-order today, in Japan at least, it should cost around $1,600.
Elsewhere, the VAIO Z Canvas (below) features a 12.1-inch display
and detachable keyboard. In fact, that display is pretty impressive,
packing in 2560 x 1704 pixels and covering 95 percent of the Adobe RGB
color gamut, which should make it fairly attractive for creatives.
Indeed, there's to be a digitizer stylus and up to 1TB of storage
inside, too. Other details are are scarce, but the device will be
available from May. Early reports suggested it may cost up to $1,800,
though—so it may not suit everyone's pocket.
Engadget reports that, during a presentation to show off the new
laptops, Sony were kee to point out that the 'Z' stands for zero. This
is clearly a new start; all that remains to be seen is whether it's a
good one. [Engadget]
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