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VAIO Phone Biz with Windows 10 Mobile finally goes on sale in Japan

Windows Phones

By John Callaham, Monday, Apr 25, 2016 at 11:32 am EDT

VAIO, the former PC division of Sony, has started selling its first Windows 10 Mobile phone, the Phone Biz, in its native Japan. The price for the phone is ¥59,184, or about $530.

Toshiba, Fujitsu and Vaio may not merge their PC divisions after all

News

By John Callaham, Thursday, Apr 14, 2016 at 10:17 am EDT

A new report claims that talks between Toshiba, Fujitsu and Vaio to merge their PC divisions are not going as planned. Vaio has reportedly left the table and Toshiba and Fujitsu are also not in agreement over which company will take on the majority share.

VAIO currently have no plans to bring the Phone Biz to the U.S.

Windows Phone News

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:39 am EST

We have some unfortunate news for those who are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Phone Biz by VAIO. The company has revealed on Twitter that no plans are currently in place to bring the Windows 10 Mobile smartphone to the U.S.

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VAIO's first Windows 10 Mobile phone rumored for Feb. 4 unveiling

Windows Phones

By John Callaham, Monday, Feb 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST

A new report says that Japan-based VAIO will reveal the first details on its debut Windows 10 Mobile smartphone on Thursday, Feb. 4.

VAIO among Japanese companies planning to release Windows 10 Mobile phones

Windows Phones

By John Callaham, Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm EDT

Microsoft's Japan office held a press event announcing local partners for Windows 10 Mobile smartphones. Among them is VAIO, which says it will launch its phone sometime in 2016 with Continuum support

US pre-orders for VAIO Z Canvas 2-in-1 with Windows 10 begin for $2,199

By John Callaham, Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015 at 3:09 pm EDT

VAIO, the PC company formerly owned by Sony, has begun taking US pre-orders for its upcoming VAIO Z Canvas 2-in-1 with Windows 10 installed. The PC starts shipping October 5 for the starting price of $2,199.

VAIO personal computers are returning to the US later this year

News

By Rich Edmonds, Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015 at 5:07 am EDT

VAIO personal computers have been absent from the US market since the newly reformed company split from Sony. The company has announced plans to return to the US later this year, with aims to launch new hardware and take part in the competitive PC market.

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Sony warns VAIO Windows PC owners not to update to Windows 10 yet

Windows

By John Callaham, Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015 at 1:05 pm EDT

Sony, which is still supporting its previously released VAIO Windows PCs, has posted word that owners of those products are "strongly recommended" not to download and install Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 10 until Sony can provide new drivers for those PCs

VAIO's first two post-Sony laptops are also 2-in-1 hybrids

Windows

By John Callaham, Monday, Feb 16, 2015 at 10:50 am EST

VAIO's first all-new Windows 8.1 laptops since breaking away from Sony in 2014 were revealed today. Both the VAIO Z and the VAIO Z Canvas are 2-in-1 hybrids. The VAIO Z includes a hinge on its display so it can be turned into a tablet, while the VAIO Z Canvas is designed so that the screen can detach from its keyboard.

Vaio shows what the company can do on its own with premium tablet prototype

Tablets

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014 at 7:21 am EDT

Sony and Vaio are no longer working together as a single entity, but it seems the newly formed Vaio is eager to remind consumers just what the talented teams are capable of producing. The company has revealed an attractive render of a high-end Windows tablet.

VAIO returns with new Windows laptops, focusing on Japanese market first

Windows

By Rich Edmonds, Tuesday, Jul 1, 2014 at 7:31 am EDT

VAIO was the popular line of computers by Sony, which was sold earlier this year. The brand has returned as an independent PC manufacturer, launching two 'new' Windows 8 laptops today. While touted as new, the debut range offered by the newly formed VAIO are actually identical to the old Sony Prop and Fit models. What's more is you'll not be able to purchase one unless you reside in Japan. VAIO will be focusing on the Japanese market prior to rolling out units worldwide.

Sony selling off its PC business to an investment fund

News

By Sam Sabri, Thursday, Feb 6, 2014 at 3:05 am EST

Nothing is ever set in stone. That’s one thing you really learn about when watching the tech industry. Sony has just announced it is selling its VAIO PC business. In addition it will the TV group its own subsidiary within Sony. In turn, Sony hopes to focus on the mobile unit, specifically on smartphones and tablets.

Review: Sony's Duo 13 Windows 8 Hybrid - A visual artist's best friend

Windows

By Michael Archambault, Saturday, Jan 25, 2014 at 1:34 pm EST

Sony has been hard at work trying to find the perfect solution for a Windows 2in1 machine. As of now, the company has two units available on the market, their VAIO Duo and VAIO Flip. We will be reviewing the Flip unit shortly, but let us present you with the long awaited VAIO Duo review - maybe it will be all you need, or maybe not.

Sony adds the VAIO Fit 11A to its line of convertable Flip PCs

Windows

By Michael Archambault, Tuesday, Jan 7, 2014 at 5:39 pm EST

Sony's line of VAIO Flip PCs are a very interesting and beautiful concept for the future of Windows 8 computers. They appear to be Ultrabooks, but have a latch that releases the screen and allows the display to flip 180 degrees backward on a fulcrum. This year at CES 2014, Sony has just introduced a new addition to the lineup – the VAIO Fit 11A Flip PC.

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Sony and Microsoft reportedly in talks for a Windows Phone device in 2014

Rumors

By Daniel Rubino, Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 2:49 pm EST

File this under wishful thinking, but The Information, a new tech website founded by former Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Lessin, is reporting that Sony and Microsoft are in talks for a new Windows Phone next year. The report cites an unnamed but trusted source on the matter, though they note that nothing is yet signed between the companies.

Should such a deal come forward, it will reportedly fall under Sony’s VAIO brand, which has seen modest success in the Windows 8 world. Sony used to make reasonably successful Windows Mobile devices, and they were on board with Windows Phone 7, back when Microsoft announced the OS in Barcelona in early 2010. In fact, Sony Ericsson had the ‘Jolie’ prototype circulating before backing out at the last minute.

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Review: Sony Vaio Tap 11 - The Windows 8 tablet to beat

Windows

By Michael Archambault, Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 at 5:18 pm EDT

When you pick up Sony’s Vaio Tap 11, you can’t help but feel that it is a direct competitor to Microsoft’s Surface line of devices. A few different OEMs have already tried to cut out their spot with devices similar to the Surface, but none have yet to hit the mark. Sony on the other hand, might have a winner, and one outstanding product.

Review: Sony VAIO Pro 11 - elegance in Ultrabook form

Windows

By Michael Archambault, Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013 at 5:19 pm EDT

There is no doubt that Sony’s latest Pro series of VAIO Windows 8 laptops are beautiful.

Today we are reviewing Sony’s 11 inch model of the VAIO Pro to see if this machine is as wonderful to use as it is elegant – or maybe, beauty is only skin deep.

Sony introduces a variety of personal computers at IFA

Windows

By Michael Archambault, Thursday, Sep 5, 2013 at 4:01 pm EDT

Sony released three new laptops at their IFA press appearance; two of which are hybrid style device that can switch from notebook to tablet mode and one that can switch from all-in-one desktop to... super "portable" all-in-one desktop.

Quick look at the Sony VAIO Tab 20 Windows 8 table-top PC

Windows Phone News

By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Aug 30, 2012 at 9:53 am EDT

Sony went big at IFA 2012 yesterday by unveiling a 20" Windows 8 table-top PC, which (when laid on a flat surface) looks something like a battle overview screen from Star Wars. The device is set to sport an Intel i7, i5 or i3 processor, accompanied by a maximum of 8GB RAM, 750GB or 1TB HDD, USB 3.0, SD card slot, HD webcam and Intel HD 4000 graphics. Powering Windows 8, the Sony VAIO Tab 20 will definitely turn heads.

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