Sony Fall 2009 Launch Event Coverage, Introducing VAIO X, CW, NW, L Series

This is way overdue. The event was last Thursday (8th October 2009) held at a 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road. It was an old shophouse or Museum but it was nicely done. The event was an introduction to the newest range of VAIO. We saw the infamous VAIO X at 655 gram, L series , CW and NW series.

The event started by Sony Singapore management giving a welcome speech.

Following on, we were given a brief history of VAIO and also an introduction of Windows 7 that will integrate Sony products with Microsoft OS.

The VAIO X was finally revealed. Amazingly thin and light (based on how it was handled 🙂 )

Product Manager for VAIO X came all the way from Japan to let us understand more on how this X was developed. Quite amazing, I must say.

The engineers behind VAIO X Series.

Although it has a 2GHz speed, it is still using an Atom Processor, Z550.

One of the interesting fact about the VAIO X is that it is using a single aluminum plate for the keyboard.

And of course, Sony always accessorized its products. The Sony VAIO X is no exception.

Next, Ms Janice Yang provided an overview of Sony Media Gallery and the rest of the VAIO range. The Sony Media Gallery goes very well with Windows 7. It has touch capability that you can drag and drop pictures or videos. You can also collage them together in a few steps. As for the other VAIO series, they range from Desktop replacement, netbook to all in one desktop solution.

Sony also invited Microsoft to talk more about their latest OS, Windows 7.

Windows 7 is supposed to integrate work, play and most importantly, the ease of usage.

A simple network over WiFi router using Sony PS3 was demonstrated. It is very easily done. Just a generated password and that is all it needs to connect the different units together to share and play files.

The presentation ended and we were ushered to have some hands on on those products. Below is a demonstration of Multi touch on the L series which is a All in One VAIO.

At the back, you can see a mobile modem connected on a USB port.

There is no HDMI output. Here is the connection by the side.

I proceeded to the VAIO X. Talking about how light it is does not do any justice. The moment I held it, I was thinking how unreal it is to have an 11.1-inch laptop in my hand and it feels like nothing (OK, 655 gram) with battery included.

Here is the front view.

Here is the specs.

Series		VAIO X Series	VAIO X Series	VAIO X Series
Model		VPCX118LG/B	VPCX115LG/N	VPCX113KG/B
Processor		Intel® Atom™ Processor Z550 (2 GHz, HT Technology supported)	Intel® Atom™ Processor Z540 (1.86 GHz, HT Technology supported)
Operating System	Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit (English Version)		Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit (English Version)
	Language Pack	Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Chipset		Intel® System Controller Hub US15W Chipset
Main Memory	Pre-installed/Max	2 GB DDR2 SDRAM  (on board)
Flash Memory		128 GB (Serial ATA)	64 GB (PATA)
Graphics Accelerator		Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Display		11.1″ wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display  (VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight)
Interfaces	USB	High Speed USB 2.0 x 2
	Network (RJ-45) Connector	10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1
	Display Output Connector	Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
	Memory Stick Slot	Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)
	SD Memory Card Slot	SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
Wireless Connection	Wireless WAN	Wireless WAN (HSDPA/HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS)	?
	Wireless LAN	Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n ?Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11g)/150 Mbps (Draft 802.11n) ?Frequency: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
Camera		Effective pixels: 640x 480
Battery Life	Bundled Battery	VGP-BPL19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 6.5 hours of use	VGP-BPL19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7.5 hours of use	VGP-BPS19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 3.5 hours of use
	Optional Battery	VGP-BPX19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 14 hours of use	VGP-BPX19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 16 hours of use	VGP-BPL19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7.5 hours of use VGP-BPX19 Lithium-ion battery: up to 16 hours of use
Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.)		278 x 13.9 x 185 mm
Weight (approx.)		780 g (including the supplied battery)	745 g (including the supplied battery)	655 g (including the supplied battery)
Supplied Accessories		AC Adaptor (VGP-AC10V5) ? Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPL19) ? Windows® XP Professional Install Disc ? Cleaning cloth		AC Adaptor (VGP-AC10V5) ? Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS19) ?Cleaning cloth

BTW, here is VAIO with the extended battery.

Here is one of the video that you should not miss. Remember the envelope advertisement from A company?

This is Sony VAIO X Version Folder Version

Next, the Sony Netbook in Windows 7.

Here is another view.

The CW series. Notice the palm rest area? It is very comfy.

Finally, before we left, we were treated to a nice buffet and were given a goodie bag. In it, we have an 800dpi Laser Bluetooth mouse and bottle of Sony VAIO sweets 🙂 .

That is it!

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