Sony Electronics Inc., a manufacturer of home entertainment equipment with worldwide name recognition, also produces personal computers and computer notebooks, both of which bear the name "VAIO." As of October 2010, starting prices for VAIO laptops range from $449.99 to $1,799.99.
Z Series
The Z Series is Sony's most expensive line of laptops. The lowest-priced model in the Z Series, which has a 13.1-inch screen, carries a base price of $1,799.99. Standard features include the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system, 512 gigabytes of hard drive storage, an Intel Core i7 processor, 7.0 hours of battery life and a limited warranty with in-home support. At the high end of the Z Series spectrum is the "Signature Collection," the most expensive model of which retails for $4,699.99.
P Series
The P Series laptop, the smallest notebook offered by Sony, features an 8-inch screen and is available in black, orange, white, pink or green. The entry-point P Series notebook includes an Intel processor, 4.5 hours of battery life, 256 gigabytes of hard drive storage, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and a built-in web cam. Prices for P Series notebooks range from $899.99 to $1,499.99.
EC Series
The EC Series has a 17.3-inch screen. The base model of the series features the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. It features 1.0 terabyte of hard drive storage, an Intel Core i5 processor, an Adobe software bundle and a limited warranty with in-home support. The battery has a maximum life of 3.0 hours. The base price of the EC Series laptop is $749.99. Using Sony's "configure-to-order" option and optimizing each element results in a price, as of October 2010, of $1909.97.
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