Hybrid and Slate Vaio Concepts 2012 CES

Hands-on photos of Sony’s Vaio concept notebooks from CES 2012

Doesn't seem like Sony's showing much at this year's CES as far as Vaios are concerned. I could only find these concepts there. Does anyone have more info on these comps? Is that Hybrid thing a successor to the P?

Any vague ideas as to when the Z3 will come out?

CES 2012 sure is a lot quieter on these forums compared to CES 2011 where there was a ton of Z speculation and we were instead met with the introduction of the SA/SB, CA, F 3D, Y, and L computers. I don't think Sony's announced anything this year.

 

Z3 should come (as rumored in Z3 thread) with W8, so I would say fall 2012, although not sure if it would differ much from Z2 approach (aside from Ivy and W8).

You noticed it too? Almost no news from Sony at CES, or maybe they're keeping things top secret?


Cheers,
Miki

 

Well if we take a look at the Ultrabook thread, Aiga just posted some pictures via The Verge. Looks similar to the Z2. I'm really interested to find out the specs and weight.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/619237-sony-vaio-ultrabook-christmas-9.html#post8226116

 

Crud already posted in another thread but will repost here

Sony VAIO ultrabook prototype shown behind glass | The Verge

A z like ultrabook except it is not the Z

 

The Ultrabook is a nice design though not much different from Z2/SA.

Anyways I am really more interested in the VAIO with BRAVIA technology integrated. Unfortunately Kaz Hirai only mentioned it and there were no pics or even prototypes I guess.

 

Maybe the "zish" Ultrabook is 11,6 inch and the successor of the X or the TT?

I think Sony will run a cheap Ultrabookline and the expensive professional Z series together...

Anyway I see on the UB no Lightpeak port for a docking station so I think it will be with only gma3000 and SB ULV!

 

An IB Z23 is more likely than a Z3, i.e., expect a processor bump-up before a complete redesign.

That makes sense. There's still nothing on the market or even a prototype that matches the Z's specs.

 

I don't see that anyone posted a pic of the Tablet P yet so here goes. What's notable is that it should work on AT&T's 4G network.

 

Also of note, a high-end pair of noize-canceling earbuds. Perfect given the Z's rather...nominal speakers.

Expect them next month for a mere $500.

 

Did you see how the Z2 was featured in Microsoft's Keynote Session?

Microsoft at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES): Video Gallery

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