All personal notebook models come with Windows 7 Home Premium installed. Unlike the business range, XP downgrade options are not available on all models.
- AW Series – 18.4" high-end multimedia range, with 1080p resolution screen and SSD options. Replaced the AR series.
- F Series – 16.4" consumer entertainment range. There are options for a Blu-ray disc reader or burner, and an option for a Full HD widescreen. The notebook is the second largest in Sony's current range, the first being the VAIO AW series.
- NW Series – A 15.5" entry level laptop for home users. Successor of the NS Series. Includes an HDMI port and a 16:9 display. The higher-end models include a Blu-ray Disc reader.
- CW Series- A 14" notebook that is customizable compared to the pre-built NW series. Successor to the CS series. Can be customized with up to a Core i5 540M, 8 GB of DDR3 SDRAM, a Blu-ray burner, nVidia graphics and 500 GB hard drive.
- X Series - An 11.1 " ultraportable that uses the Intel Atom Z550 and has 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 MHz. Not only is this the first computer launched in the United States that uses the 2 GHz Atom Z550, but it is also one of the most expensive computers to use an Intel Atom processor, competing with Sony's own VAIO P Series.
- P Series – An 8" ultraportable range that uses a Intel Atom CPU Z520-Z550 dependant on model, and has 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM @ 533 MHz and a 1600x768(UWXGA)
- W Series – A 10.1" sub-notebook (netbook), aimed at a young audience. Available in White, Brown and Pink using a Intel Atom Processor N450, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160 GB HDD, Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Home Basic
[edit]Business notebooks (VAIO Professional)
Business notebook models usually come with Windows 7 Professional installed (some higher models feature Windows 7 Ultimate. All business models have an XP downgrade option and full driver support).
- TT Series[3] – Ultra portable 11.1" professional notebook. Successor of the TZ Series. The smallest notebook computer to accommodate a Blu-ray Disc drive at 11 inches.
- Z Series[4] – 13.1" Ultra portable, featuring a 1600 x 900 display an optional 1920 x 1080 (Full High Definition) resolution upgrade and integrated WWAN.[5] (Replaces the high-end models of the SZ Series.)
- SR Series[6] – 13.3" ultraportable, for home and business use. (Replaces the low-end models of the SZ Series.)
- BZ Series[7] – Robust business notebooks with Trusted Platform Module and biometric fingerprint security technology. (Replaces the BX Series.)
- G Series - 11.1" ultra portable notebook employing Trusted Platform Module technology and biometric fingerprint security features. Weighed only 1.1 kg and was made from CFRP and had an ultra thin LED backlit screen. This notebook brought many technologies that are now on mainstream notebooks to the consumer.
From the second quarter of 2008, all higher end models (AW, FW, Z, SR, TT and BZ) have incorporated a cylindrical spine, with no ports on the back of the computer. Generally, the AC adapter port is located on one end of the cylindrical spine, and the power button on the other.
[edit]Customizable notebooks (configure-to-order)
As of early 2009, Sony offer a customization option on higher-end machines through Sony's high-street and online retail store, SonyStyle,com. Customization options include operating system (64-bit rather than 32-bit versions of Windows), RAM, graphics hardware, and in some models, casing. Configure-to-order machines can be distinguished by the fact their 8-digit product code starts with 54 rather than 27 or 28.
