Sony Rolls Out Sandy Bridge Laptops in many Colors

With Intel's next gen chipsets back on the right track, Sony is wasting little time announcing laptops showcasing the new technology. The S-series, which was announced earlier at CES 2011, will have a second-generation Core processor and AMD graphics. If you fancy bold colors, the C-series is Sony's latest attempt to win over the younger demographic with neon-colored mainstream laptops.
For those who don't have the budget for the Sony VAIO Z series, there's the S-series. Though there's not a single trace of carbon fiber on this unit, the S-series is made from the same magnesium alloy metal found in ruggedized business laptops. The 13.3-inch widescreen is as large as its pricier sibling, though its resolution tops out at 1,366-by-768 (the Z can scale to 1,600-by-900). It has a full size keyboard with backlights, and two design options—wavy black or white.
The S-series gets the Intel Core i5-2410M processor, which is based on Intel's Sandy Bridge technology. Switching graphics is done manually between processor graphics and the AMD Radeon HD 6470M GPU. For SMB customers, Windows 7 Professional and a dock option will be available as well.
The C-Series is broken up into the 14-inch CA-Series and 15-inch CB-Series. Their designs have glowing, see-through attributes and are best described as intensely bright and bold. No, they don't actually glow, but the way the acrylic top catches ambient light makes it seem that way. These laptops are aimed at students and teenagers, giving them an assortment of colors (orange and green among them) from which to choose.
There's more to these laptops than their daring colors. The CA- and CB-series will have backlit keyboards, options for a Blu-Ray drive (CB only), USB 3.0 ports, and a 720p HD webcam. They will be equipped with Sandy Bridge-based Core i5 processors and switching graphics with the AMD Radeon HD 6630M.
The C-Series will be available for pre-order on March 13, starting at $880.