CES 2010: The Countdown Begins

By Jerry Jackson | 1/5/2010

Las Vegas natives call it "The Big Show." NotebookReview.com staff members call it "Hell Week." Everyone else knows it best as the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). CES 2010 officially opens its doors on Thursday, but the newest laptops and related gizmos are already starting to show up. Take a look at our predictions, and check back here for the latest news.

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New Sony S, F, Y, Z Series Notebooks Leak

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/4/2010

Several new Sony notebooks have been leaked including the S, F, Y, and Z series.

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Sony VAIO P Gets 2GHz Atom, Windows 7

By Charles P. Jefferies | 11/5/2009

Sony has updated its 8-inch ultraportable VAIO P with a faster 2.0GHz Intel Atom processor and Windows 7.

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Verizon to Offer Sony VAIO P?

By Charles P. Jefferies | 11/4/2009

Verizon's website has leaked that the company may be offering the Sony VAIO P notebook/netbook for $299.99 with a service plan.

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Sony Recalls AC Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

By Charles P. Jefferies | 10/28/2009

Sony and the CPSC today announced a voluntary safety recall of certain AC adapters.

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Sony Announces VAIO CW Notebook

By Charles P. Jefferies | 10/8/2009

Sony has introduced their latest notebook, the 14-inch VAIO CW.

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Sony VAIO X-Series Hands On

By Charles P. Jefferies | 9/3/2009

The crew at Engadget managed to get hands-on time with the new Sony X-series laptop.

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Sony Notebooks to Use Google Chrome Browser

By Charles P. Jefferies | 9/2/2009

After a recent deal with Google, Sony will ship its VAIO PCs pre-loaded with the Google Chrome Internet browser.

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Sony to Repair for Notebooks Affected by Faulty Nvidia Chips

By Charles P. Jefferies | 8/11/2009

Sony has at last admitted that "a small percentage" of its VAIO notebooks have been affected by faulty Nvidia graphics cards.

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Sony VAIO Notebooks Unable to use Windows 7's XP Mode

By Charles P. Jefferies | 8/10/2009

Sony has intentionally disabled hardware virtualization on all Sony VAIO notebook PCs, which means that they will not be able to use Windows 7's XP mode.

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Sony Announces Affordable VAIO W Netbooks

By Jerry Jackson | 7/7/2009

Just when you gave up all hope that Sony would release a netbook that costs less than $900, Sony today launched its attractive new line of netbooks--the VAIO W Series. Featuring cool colors, 10-inch screens with high-resolution, as well as a comfortable keyboard and touchpad, the VAIO W promises to make a splash for just $499.

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Sony Intros 15.5" NW Series Notebooks

By Charles P. Jefferies | 6/19/2009

Sony today introduced its latest consumer notebook, the NW series. The NW series will have a 15.5-inch screen and start at $800; models equipped with Blu-ray disc drives start at $880.

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