Sony’s New Summer 2010 VAIO Signature Collection made its debut this morning, revealing ten new designs. The VAIO Signature Collection is composed of five Sony laptops and one all-in-one desktop.According to Sony, computers in the limited-edition VAIO Signature Collection are “inspired by high fashion” and ” seamlessly blend luxurious yet Stylish designs with a superior computing performance.”
EA Signature Models
With its unique “Arabesque” design, the VAIO EA Signature blends antique-like patterns with contemporary design. The three new models offered are the black, pink, and gold Arabesque models. Pricing starts at $919.
Specs:
- 14-inch LED Backlit display
- Up to 2.53GHz Intel Core i5-540M processor
- Up to 8GB RAM
- Up to 500GB HDD
F Signature
Geared towards photo enthusiasts, the Sony VAIO F Signature laptop is the only VAIO F that includes VAIO TransferJet technology, which “lets you transfer photos from compatible cameras to the F series notebook by simply placing the camera on the notebook’s palm rest.” The VAIO F Signature also comes with premium computing power, and a Blu-ray Disc player/burner. The Black VAIO F is available for $2299.99.
Specs:
- 16.4-inch Full HD widescreen LCD
- 1.86GHz Intel Core i7-840QM
- 8GB RAM
- 640GB HDD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics card with 1GB of VRAM
Z Signature Models
Sony added two Z Signature models to its Summer line-up. The Carbon Fiber VAIO Z features premium computing power in addition to Verizon Wireless service with new Share my Connection technology. The Carbon Fiber VAIO Z is available for $4799.99.
Geared more towards travelers, the Metal Shield VAIO Z is the second Z Signature model. The outer case design features a triangular object inside of a hexagonal one, giving the illusion that the shapes are spinning. Special features of this laptop include active noise canceling with included noise-canceling headphones, a biometric fingerprint scanner, and optional Share my Connection from Verizon Wireless. The Metal Shield VAIO Z starts at $2019.99, while being handsomely configured at $2449.99.
Specs:
- 13.1-inch LED Backlit display
- Up to 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M processor
- Up to 8GB RAM
- Up to 512GB SSD
- Hybrid Graphics with 1GB of VRAM
X Signature Models
Glossy Premium Carbon Fiber VAIO X
The Summer 2010 VAIO Signature Collection includes two VAIO X models; the Glossy Premium Carbon Fiber model and the Black model. Both models ship with an extended battery, offering up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as a 128GB SSD. The Glossy Premium Carbon Fiber VAIO X and Black VAIO X are available for $1599.99 and $1499.99 respectively.
Specs:
- 11.1-inch LED Backlit display
- 2.0GHz Intel Atom Z550 Processor
- 2GB RAM
- 128GB SSD
- Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
P Signature
The smallest model in the Signature Collection, the VAIO P features built – in Verizon Wireless Broadband, GPS, Bluetooth, and a webcam. Available for $1499.99.
Specs:
- 8-inch LED Backlit display
- 2.0GHz Intel Atom Z550 processor
- 2GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
J Signature
The only desktop populating Sony’s new Signature Collection line-up is the VAIO J all-in-one touchscreen PC. Available in a contemporary white color, this all-in-one is priced at $1545.99.
Specs:
- 21.5-inch Full HD touchscreen display
- 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M processor
- 6GB RAM
- 500GB HDD
- NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics card with 512MB dedicated VRAM
All of Sony’s new Summer 2010 VAIO Signature Collection computers are available today, in limited quantities, from SonyStyle.
Via SonyStyle and The Sony Blog