Just in time for spring (yes I know we’re still a bit away but work with me here!) Sony has decides to refresh the VAIO S series. Much like the recent VAIO Z series refresh, there are not drastic changes to the midrange lineup from Sony, instead new generations of previous processors and a slightly new design which allows them to utilize bigger batteries for improved longterm usability.

Start things with the processor, both the 13” and 15” model VAIO S series are getting the latest Intel i5 and i7 processors which mean an  i5-2430M processor (2.40GHz / 3.00GHz with Turbo Boost)  and a i7-2640M processor (2.80GHz / 3.50GHz with Turbo Boost). Sony is also offering a new and improved graphics option with the AMD Radeon HD 6630M (1GB). Hard drive options are aplenty this round with the addition of solid state drives.

• 500GB (5400rpm) hard drive
• 750GB (5400rpm) hard drive
• 128GB (128GB x1) solid state drive
• 256GB (128GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
• 512GB (256GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0
• 1TB (512GB x2) solid state drive with RAID 0

With optional features like up to 8GB RAM, Blu-ray drive and standard 1366 x 768 (1600 x 900 on higher end 13″ and 15″) resolution screen, the VAIO S series gives the none professional crowd a lot to choose from with a $799 starting point.

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