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Netbook or Notebook: Which Is Best for You?

author Michael Cuellar posted 3/9/2010
Netbooks have gained widespread attention because of their low price and portability, but how do you know if buying one is right for you?

When it comes to netbooks and notebooks, although the names may sound the same, they imply very different types of computers. And before you make a purchase, it's important to understand the difference so you can be sure your buying the PC that's best for you.

Here's what you need to know...
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Can a Sony VAIO Launch a Rocket?

author Michael Cuellar posted 3/1/2010
Did you know that the first rocket to land on the moon had far less computing power than today's Sony VAIO computers?

Sound farfetched?

Think about it; in the relatively short amount of time since Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon, computers have gone rom room-sized goliaths capable of calculating only simple equations to...
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Reinventing the Z: Part 1 and 2

author Michael Cuellar posted 2/26/2010
We all have our favorite things. Mine: evening baseball games, ski trips and movie night. When it comes to my favorite VAIO notebook, it's the Z Series hands down. And when I got my first sneak peak at the newly redesigned Z Series I couldn't have been more excited.

And now, with the new Z Series available for presale on SonyStyle.com, I wanted to offer you a behind-the-scenes look at the year long project to makeover the Z Series. From carving the chassis' core from a single...
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Testing the Limits of Technology

author Michael Cuellar posted 2/23/2010
From time to time I make it a point take an old fashioned road trip with family and friends. So this past weekend I packed the car and set out with friends on the 7 hour drive from San Diego to Mammoth Lakes CA for a long weekend ski trip.

And with a long car ride in the backseat ahead, it was important to me that I get as much work done as possible so I could enjoy my vacation worry free. The only problem: A packed car full of snacks and rowdy friends is no place for a notebook...
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VAIO News: Spring VAIO Signature Collection

author Michael Cuellar posted 2/8/2010
Last month the Sony Style Blog reported the announcement of Sony Style's new spring line of the VAIO Signature Collection. This is an exclusive set of VAIO models only available at SonyStyle and includes a limited production run of each model. This spring's line includes...
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