Sony’s latest multimedia notebook packs a stunning full HD display, Blu-ray burner, TV tuner, Dolby speakers, and twin SSDs. Just be prepared to splurge. [Full Review at Laptop MAG: Sony VAIO AW Series (VGN-AW180Y/Q)]

This $599 notebook looks good and gets the job done, but don’t expect multimedia muscle. [Full review at LAPTOP: Sony VAIO VGN-NR310E]

Good looks and a reasonable price makes the 13-inch Sony VAIO SZ791N/X a great buy. [Full review at LAPTOP: Sony VAIO VGN-SZ791N/X]. This Sony Laptop delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Sony’s VAIO SZ notebooks also take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy and you only need your fingerprint.

It’s generally reckoned that there are four categories of laptop. Desktop replacements weigh in at 4kg, mainstream models are closer to 3kg, thin and light models weigh 2kg to 3kg and then you get the really desirable models called ultraportables that weigh less than 2kg.

So where, we have to ask ourselves, does the Sony VGN-TZ11 WN/B fit into that list, as it weighs an anorexic 1.19kg complete with battery and DVD-RAM optical drive? Read the rest of this entry »