However, even flexing the lid to a disturbing degree does not distort the on-screen image. The business focus is hinted at by the existence of a fingerprint scanner and a number-pad on the keyboard, neither of which are common on laptops that are designed solely for home users.Ĭonstruction feels fairly plastic, with flex not only in the lid, but in the body as well. The ‘S’ series is oriented toward business users, and bridges the gap between the ultra-portable and performance categories.
The new line-up of VAIO S Series notebooks will be available in Singapore from September 2011.Sony’s Vaio laptops have done mightily well in our books over the last couple of years, and the latest 15-inch Vaio S is no exception.
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In addition to these instant access buttons, VAIO S Series is also pre-installed with PMB VAIO Edition software to let you easily organise, create and share your photos and videos. It gives one-touch access to VAIO Care which simplifies basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to keep your VAIO in good condition. There is also a dedicated ‘ASSIST’ button. Clicking the ‘VAIO’ button launches the Media Gallery which lets you enjoy and organise your photos, videos and music in a fun and easy way. Just push the ‘WEB’ button for Quick Web Access, and it allows speedy access to the web browsing. The VAIO S Series is preinstalled with various applications and utilities and most of them launch at one touch of a button. Furthermore, video chats with friends and family in a high quality clear picture is realised by HD web camera powered by ‘Exmor’ technology. This function can be easily enabled or disabled by Fn + F1 key.
The Isolation keyboard includes a dedicated numeric keypad for precise, rapid data entry, and larger touch pad with multi-gesture control supports Flick, Tap and Scroll touch gestures to navigate your way around web pages and application screens. To further increase the usability, VAIO S Series 15.5 inch comes with backlit keyboard, which makes it easier to type in dimly lit rooms such as during the flight or in a conference room. This construction succeeds in realising superior robustness and structural integrity. In addition, the six-sided edge design provides an attractive look no matter what angle the VAIO S Series is viewed from. A more spacious palm rest and touch pad area contributes to comfortable usability. The hinge is not visible from the front, offering a clean and simple look around the display. Its aluminium palm rest and magnesium body contribute to its thinness and lightness, while maintaining ruggedness for mobile use. VAIO S Series 15.5 inch comes in 1.96 kg and 24.5 mm slim body, making it easy to be carried between meetings or lectures in a backpack or case. This provides a high contrast image, as well as preventing eyestrain that comes from staring at the monitor for a long time. The LCD is anti-reflective glossy finished, which means it is coated with low reflective coating on the surface.
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VAIO S series new line-up comes with 15.5 inch wide screen of 1920x1080 Full HD VAIO Display Plus. The optional Sheet Battery is also full-flat which makes the VAIO S Series easy to be carried around even with the Sheet Battery attached. There is a dedicated battery charger that you can leave the Sheet Battery at desk to get charged along. With this option, you do not have to worry about looking for an electric outlet for all day long. The VAIO S Series 15.5 inch has 5 hours of battery life however, an optional Sheet Battery is available to make the battery life up to 10 hours, doubling the primary battery capability. The unit has Performance Switch that supports Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System, allowing users to easily choose between SPEED mode for fastest performance or STAMINA mode for a longer battery life. The new line-up for VAIO S Series comes with the Intel Core i7 processor and AMD Radeon HD 6630M GPU with 1GB VRAM. Perfectly Balanced Performance and High Mobility The new model offers all the performance and thinness of its 13.3 inch sibling, while adding a larger screen to suit anyone who needs more room to work and play. SINGAPORE - Sony has announced a new line-up for VAIO S Series – a slim, power-packed 15.5 inch notebook in addition to current VAIO S Series. Sony Reveals 15-inch VAIO S Series Notebook Lightweight design and extended battery life provides better performance and mobility