Sony prepping Core i7 Models yet?

Since Intel has released it's latest mobile CPU's, can we expect any new Sony models?

http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20090923comp_sm.htm?iid=pr1_releasepri_20090923sm

 

I wouldn't expect anything until Q1 next year.

they didn't even do regular quad cores. expect them to wait until they can get the cooling solution compact enough to not make their laptops thicker.

 

You would think Sony might want to make the most of the Windows 7 hype by releasing refreshes / new models of their Vaios.

 

Logically you'd think that, but Sony aren't magicians. New processors usually come first in a high TDP version, then it gets lowered. Which means they run hotter, then the new 2nd gen version of it from Intel will make the TDP lower and in turn make it run cooler.

Sony choose another path, instead of getting the best and latest, they choose the path of being compact. They don't want to make a bigger or thicker laptop just so they can sell the CPU.
There is 2 things they can do:
1. Ingeniously design cooling solution which will keep the same "thin" and "small" form factor.
OR
2. Increase the thickness of the laptop and fit a bigger heatsink and better cooling system.

To me, The second option is the most viable and doable, however I rather just buy another brand of laptop which would be cheaper. Whole reason why i like Sony laptops is because they are thin (I own a Z Series). They don't sacrifice performance for portability.

You will probably notice that all the i7 laptops are nearing the 3KG, where as almost every Sony Vaio laptop hits the low 2KG range or less.

 

Sad but it makes sense.