Sony reveals new 16-inch VAIO F laptops

Get ready for an amazing 3D HD entertainment experience with the new VAIO® F Series 3D laptop PC from Sony.

Slip on a pair of active shutter glasses – the same as used with your BRAVIA® 3D TV. Then let new VAIO F Series immerse you in an exciting world of 3D movies, games, videos and panoramic photos.

The 16.0” (40.6cm) Full HD VAIO Display Premium brings entertainment to life with a brilliant 3D image that’s optimised for comfortable, flicker-free viewing.

In contrast with passive polarised 3D screens, VAIO F Series uses advanced frame sequential panel technology and LED backlit control. This sophisticated technique ensures sharper, brighter images with a super-fast response time and wide viewing angle. Frame Sequential technology alternately displays Full HD (1920 x 1080) 3D images for left and right eyes at up to an extra-smooth 240fps frame refresh rate. From action movies to sports, games and more: you’ll be rewarded a more relaxed 3D experience, even after extended viewing periods.

New VAIO F Series gives more ways to enjoy your favourite entertainment. Just press the 3D button and switch in an instant between 2D and 3D viewing. ‘Native’ supported 3D content includes movies on Blu-ray Disc™, games and videos. You can also enjoy 3D panoramic still images captured with Cyber-shot™ digital cameras and α DSLR digital cameras by Sony. In addition, 2D movies on Blu-ray Disc or DVD can be instantly up-converted to simulated 3D video at the touch of a button.

The power-packed Intel® Core™ i7 processor inside new VAIO F Series takes care of all your 2D and 3D multimedia entertainment needs with ease. It’s matched with the latest high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce graphics with DX11 support for smooth, fluid Full HD video playback and gaming.

New VAIO F Series also delivers an extra dimension of audio entertainment. Enjoy music and movies in cinema-style surround sound through headphones with Dolby® Home Theater v3. S-Force 3D technology creates a virtual 5.1 channel surround sound effect from two Inbox bass-reflex speakers. The result is powerful, realistic sound that enhances 3D and 2D content with an engaging, all-round AV experience.

New VAIO F Series is beautifully easy to use, with conveniently-placed function buttons just above the keyboard for one-touch access to handy functions. The 'ASSIST' button launches VAIO Care software to troubleshoot problems and keep your VAIO operating in top condition. The dedicated VAIO button launches Media Gallery for effortless browsing through your collection of photos, video clips and music, while touch sensitive AV playback buttons simplify navigation through your AV library.

As well as an isolation keyboard for accurate typing, new VAIO F Series includes a full-size numeric keypad for quick data entry and graphics editing. It’s complemented by an ergonomic touchpad with gesture support for a richer, more intuitive computing experience with Microsoft Windows® 7 and supported applications.

Two USB 3.0 ports support dramatically quicker data transfers than standard USB 2.0, while Bluetooth® 3.0 allows ultra-fast data connections with mobile devices.

The new VAIO F Series 3D notebook PC is available from end of February 2011.