Hot on the heels of updating the VAIO E series, Sony is also updating the VAIO C series as well. Unlike the E series, which saw a big shift in the processing department, the VAIO C instead will get two new colors added to the lineup. Now VAIO C owners can choose from Neon Red and Thunder Blue, in addition to the already available Neon Green and Neon Orange. Still, don’t be disappointed, seeing how as the 14-inch and 15.5-inch VAIO C lineup already offers:

• Intel Core i5 processor
• Intel Core i3 processor
• Intel WiDi (which allows you to share your laptop content wirelessly on your HDTV)
• Backlit Keyboard
• Webcam & Microphone with Exmor sensor technology

The new colors will be available for pre-order now and start at $730. As always, hit the jump for the official press release. and additional pictures.

 BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER WITH SONY’S NEW VAIO C SERIES LAPTOPS

New Sony® VAIO® C Series laptop:

Get portability, performance and multimedia entertainment in the new Sony VAIO C Series laptop. It is available in two new colors, Neon Red and Thunder Blue, and in 14-inch and 15.5-inch screen sizes. A second generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor (select models), Blu-ray Disc™ drive (select models) and AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M 1GB Hybrid graphics (select models) give you visibly smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a one-of-a-kind design.

• Intel® Core™ i5 processor for visibly smart performance with a boost

• Intel® Core™ i3 processor visibly smart performance starts here

• Windows® 7 Home Premium

• Create, edit & share your digital life with Sony Imagination Studio™ Suite 2 VAIO® Edition (for Signature Collection models only)

• The 14-inch model provides up to nine hours of battery life and the 15.5-inch model offers up to eight hours of battery life with the standard lithium ion battery

• Share your laptop content wirelessly on your HDTV with Intel® WiDi (adaptor is sold separately)

• Type and chat in dim light with backlit keyboard with number pad (select models) and HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor technology

• Hybrid Graphics deliver power when you need it and lowers power consumption when you don’t (select models)

• Shortcut buttons provide quick access to the web, Media Gallery™ software and VAIO Care™

The VAIO C Series laptop will be available for pre-sale on June 19 at http://www.sony.com/cseries for a starting price of about $730. It will be available in Neon Red this summer exclusively through select retailers include ABT Electronics, B&H Photo, Fry’s Electronics, J&R Electronics, MicroCenter, Nebraska Furniture Mart and Sony Stores. It will also be available in Thunder Blue at other major retailers around the country starting next month.