New Sony VAIO Z and Y Series notebooks

Sony has definitely enlighten the day with the announcement of new VAIO Z and Y Series notebooks. Cramping latest computer technologies into a very compact and neat body is what VAIO was originally at from the day one. So they stuck to it. The top spec VAIO Z117 has an Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost feature, plenty of system memory and Quad SSD. However even this – the most hardcore model – seems to lack some of the features we are looking forward in all of the latest VAIO-level notebooks: USB 3.0 and discrete DirectX 11 graphics. Let’s see then what Sony has prepared. Sony VAIO Z and Y Series specs after the jump.

Sony VAIO Z Series

Even the least equipped VPCZ115GG features an Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost powerhouse, big and fast HDD and DDR3 video memory. That said however, no USB 3.0 or DirectX 11. Clearly, Z series is more than just “go to work, get back home” notebook. A media fun house - yes, a decent gaming machine – yes. Mind you that we don’t know how much Z Series models will cost when they appear on shelves, so if they happen to be priced respectively, I guess we could go easier on them.

Sony VAIO VPCZ117GG (top end):
• Processor: Intel Core i7 w/Turbo Boost, 2.66GHz – 3.33GHz, 4MB L3 Cache
• Chipset: Intel HM57
• System memory: 8GB DDR3
• SSD: 256GB SATA
• Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M w/CUDA
• Display: 13.1 inch TFT, 1920 x 1080
• Wireless: b/g/n IEEE 802.11, 11Mbps
• Battery: standard Li-Ion, up to 8h
• Size: 12.4" x 0.9" x 8.2"

Sony VAIO Y Series

So far, there is only one model in the lineup – the VPCY115FG. Its distinctive feature is a 13.3 inch display – slightly bigger than Z Series’. Everything else is not even quite as good, but that will sure cut off a good half of the price. You could say that Y Series is a business solution. Looking good and offers just what you want and not much over that. Or that it is no more than a stylish accessory. Decide for yourself:

Sony VAIO VPCY115FG:
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz, 3MB L2 Cache
• Chipset: Mobile Intel GS45
• System memory: 2GB DDR3
• HDD: 320GB SATA, 5400rpm
• Graphics card: Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD
• Display: 13.3 inch TFT, 1366 x 768
• Wireless: b/g/n IEEE 802.11, 11Mbps
• Battery: standard Li-Ion, up to 6h or optional up to 9h
• Size: 12.8" x 0.9" x 8.9"