Vaio Computers: Formerly Popular Sony Computers to Return to US, Expensive Models to Be Offered
The Sony Vaio was once a very popular desktop and laptop computer. Now, the Vaio is coming back to the U.S. and a much smaller company will offer the computers, Tech Radar reports.
In February, Vaio computers, now made by Japan Industrial Partners announced two new computers. Vaio said that they would offer a 13.3-inch hybrid Ultrabook and a 12.1-inch convertible tablet. The 12.1-inch convertible tablet will be called the Z-Canvas and it will be released to U.S. retailers this fall.
The combination tablet and PC will feature a screen resolution of 2,560 x 1,704 on its 12.1-inch display. Inside the unit, a 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor will be found. For these excellent specs, buyers will be forced to shell out $2,199. The Vaio Z Canvas will go on sale online and at Microsoft Stores nationwide starting October 5. Customers will be able to preorder the tab-PC combo device starting in mid-September.
The Vaio brand will start selling its products in Brazil soon. The company has not revealed any of its other products it plans to offer in the future or whether the 13.3-inch Vaio Z Ultrabook will be sold in the U.S.
Vaio has always been a particularly expensive product, but now it looks like the brand is going after a small group of individuals that demand premium computers. Vaio will now cater to creative professionals like graphic designers and photographers who would normally use Apple computers for their jobs.
Vaio's chief executive Yoshimi Ota told the Wall Street Journal the company is not interested in making cheap models for everyone, and instead they want to create a product with premium specifications that high-end users are willing to pay for.
Along with bringing back Vaio computers, Vaio would like to start building communication devices, wearables, factory-automation machines and even robots.
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