Verizon Wireless: A Vaio-P rebate may exist for some
1:45 pm ET February 4, 2009 - Verizon Wireless spokesperson Brenda Raney contacted Betanews this afternoon with a clarification: A Sony Vaio-P rebate for Verizon Wireless service does exist, she told us, for some customers, at Sony's discretion. That rebate is nationwide, but it's up to Sony to decide whether to issue those VZW-supported coupons.
Raney reiterated that since VZW does not sell netbooks in its stores, and because it leaves rebates up to resellers and partners to promote, Verizon Wireless would not be the one announcing any rebate of this nature.
Sony's Vaio P: Slim and sexy, but don't call it a 'netbook'
Never mind the tiny physical footprint of the Vaio P, if you ask Sony, they will tell you they have never made a netbook. If you ask me, however, I'll tell you they just did.
Sony's big news: the Vaio P 'Lifestyle PC'
The question in advance of Sony's first press conference at CES (there will be more than one) is whether it would choose to talk about its financial condition first. The answer is apparently "no," as it premiered its secret Vaio PC.
But in typical Sony fashion, its late afternoon press conference got off the ground about a half-hour late, amid a sea of reporters. Many of them had been given advance word of the Vaio P series, which Sony is describing as "a new line of high-performance, ultra-portable notebooks that fuses Sony's eye-catching design and mobility."
Sony recalls hazardous Vaio notebooks
Sony this morning announced the recall of certain Vaio TZ series notebooks after a number of consumers reported overheating, with one even resulting in minor burns.
The notebooks, according to Sony, contain "irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge [that] can cause a short circuit and overheating."
Sony to offer 'Graphic Splash' for select Vaio FW notebooks
Sony's upcoming Graphic Splash notebooks will be based on the Vaio FW multimedia PC introduced this week, and they'll be available for sale online for a limited time this fall, BetaNews has learned.
In announcing a "new line-up" of Graphic Splash notebooks on Wednesday -- plus a related contest -- Sony didn't specify whether the decoratively cased PCs will use any of the four Vaio models unveiled on Wednesday as its underpinnings, or whether they'll constitute a separate model. Photos accompanying the announcement appeared to show the new designs on the company's existing FZ series notebooks.
Sony launches four Centrino 2-based Vaio notebooks
At a press event last night, Sony launched four new Intel Centrino 2-based Vaio laptop PCs, including an entry-level model -- the Vaio SR -- and the Vaio Z, the first notebook PC from Sony to be configurable with a Blu-ray disc drive.
NEW YORK (BetaNews) -- Sony is now taking orders for the new Vaio Series Z, FW, BZ, and SR notebooks online and in Sony Style stores, said Nobuyasu Nozawa, senior product manager, in a meeting with BetaNews at the press launch. The new models support HDMI for HD "video in," he said. All of them use cylindrical battery technology, too. Shipment is expected the first week in August.
Sony to Debut More Affordable VAIO NR Notebooks
Today Sony announced its newest addition to the VAIO line of notebooks: the NR, its cheapest model to date.
Historically, Sony's VAIO line has been heavy on style while remaining light in your backpack. Though at times some entries in the line do look conspicuously similar to MacBook Pros, they have a design ethic that appeals to many.
Sony Swaps IE for AOL Explorer on VAIO
Scoring a big win for its alternative browser, AOL has inked a deal with Sony to distribute AOL Explorer as the default Web browser on all new VAIO desktop and notebook computers. The browser directs users to a Sony-branded AOL.com homepage, which includes links to technical support and accessories.
AOL Explorer is based on Internet Explorer, but adds advanced features such as tabbed browsing, Web thumbnails and a built-in RSS feed aggregator. A customizable side panel enables users to load third-party add-ons into the browser, such as a calendar or panel that displays incoming mail.
Sony Unveils Hard Drive Based VAIO for Music, Video
Sony Japan is taking aim at the iPod with a new extension to its VAIO product line. The VAIO Pocket VGF-AP1 sports a 20GB hard drive, competitive with the market's invoked set of high-end music players. Sony's adoption of large capacity storage marks a sea change from its heavy reliance on Walkman minidisc recorders.
The player is capable of displaying digital photos through its 2.2 inch 320x256 color LCD display, making a competitive play towards rival Microsoft's upcoming Portable Media Center class of devices that also support digital imagery. Digital cameras may connect via USB to the player's cradle to transfer images.
Sony VAIO Chokes on XP Upgrade
Many OEMs are counting on Windows XP to boost sagging PC sales amid the economic downturn. Advertisements have appeared both on the Web and in print, in combination with rebates and other incentives, to draw customers into what is promised to be a new experience.
Sony has used this momentum to showcase its series FXA series of VAIO laptops – designed for Windows XP.
A total of 36 laptops have been released by Sony - built specifically for Windows XP. A handful of these were ready for consumers early on, and came pre-loaded with the operating system prior to its official launch date. Sony touted a versatile product line equipped with the latest technology available. Alongside Bill Gates during his keynote address on October 25, a display of Sony PCs shared a glimmer of the spotlight as events unfolded.
New Vaio Laptops With Crusoe/Integrated Camcorder
The first of its kind, Sony today launched a new series of Vaio laptops aimed at recording and broadcasting video content. The new laptops feature the hot-topic Transmeta Crusoe processor, and a built-in lens unit on the side for recording video content. The new laptop is expected to retail for about $2,800 and will come equipped with the software to allow the user to personally broadcast the content being recorded by the camera. For more information visit ZDNet and read the article there.
Sony Unleashing New Vaio Laptop?
Sony has posted pictures of what looks like the PC's answer to the iBook. Rounded and sleek in design, the black laptop compares closely with its Apple, Inc. opponent. Not not much is known about hardware details, release dates, or whether it will hit the US, however we will keep you posted. To check out some images on Sony's Japanese site, click here. What do you guys think, would you buy one?
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