Sony Unveils Pricing For The Vaio | Flip PCs And Tap PCs
Sony today announced pricing and availability for the VAIO | Flip PC, a brand new form factor that instantly goes from laptop, to tablet to viewer mode with a simple flip. Sony also revealed pricing for the VAIO Tap 11 Tablet PC, the world’s thinnest (0.39”) Windows 8 tablet with 4th generation Intel Core Processors*, and its next evolution of the portable all-in-one PC, VAIO Tap 21. Expected to be available just in time for the holiday shopping season, the fall VAIO line-up offers powerful PC performance designed to support both entertainment and productivity.
Sony VAIO Flip 13
The VAIO | Flip PC, Tap 11 Tablet PC and Tap 21 all-in-one PC are now available for pre-order from Sony and Best Buy for about $1099 (VAIO Fit 13A | Flip PC), $799 (VAIO Fit 15A | Flip PC), $749 (VAIO Fit 14A | Flip PC), $799 (Tap 11 PC) and $999 (Tap 21 PC). Both VAIO | Flip and Tap 11 PCs will be exclusively sold through Sony and Best Buy and is expected at retail locations nationwide beginning late October. The VAIO Tap 21 model is also expected to be available late October at Sony retail stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
*As of Sept 4, 2013, without keyboard.
The VAIO | Flip PC, Tap 11 Tablet PC and Tap 21 all-in-one PC are now available for pre-order from Sony and Best Buy for about $1099 (VAIO Fit 13A | Flip PC), $799 (VAIO Fit 15A | Flip PC), $749 (VAIO Fit 14A | Flip PC), $799 (Tap 11 PC) and $999 (Tap 21 PC).
VAIO | Flip PC
- Screen size: 13.3”, 14”, 15.5”
- Display: Full HD (1920 x 1080) – IPS, 10 point touchscreen, TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X-Reality for mobile, Active Pen support. Select 15 inch models include beyond full HD (2880 x 1620).
- Processor: Pentium 3556U (14″ models only), Core i3-4005U, Core i5-4200U, Core i7-4500U
- Operating System: Genuine Windows 8 or Windows 8 Professional
- Graphics: Intel HD 4400 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 735M (1GB / 2GB) (15” models only)
- Drive Storage: 13″ models come equipped with up 128, 256, or 512 SSD. 14/15″ models come with standard, hybrid, or SSD drives (up to 1GB HDD or 512 SSD).
- Memory: 13/14″ models – up to 8GB RAM. 15″ models – up to 16 GB of RAM.
- Web Camera: Exmor R HD Web Camera – 13″ models also come with 8mp Exmor RS rear camera
- I/O Ports: HDMI OUT, SD Card Slot, 13″/14″ models –2 USB 3.0 ports, 15″ model – 3 USB 3.0 ports, Dual Array MIC
- Colors: Black or Silver
- Dimensions: 13” (12.81″ (W) x 0.56″ – 0.70″ (H) x 8.80″ (D)) – 14” (13.23″ (W) x 0.70″ – 0.78″ (H) x 9.25″ (D)) – 15” (14.85″ (W) x 0.73″ – 0.79″ (H) x 9.99″ (D))
- Weight: 13″ (2.89 lbs.) – 14″ (4.32 lbs.) – 15″ (5.05 lbs.)
- Starting Price: 13” ($1099) – 14” ($749) – 15” ($799)
Vaio Tap 11 Tablet PC
- Screen size: 11.6”
- Display: Full HD (1920 x 1080) – IPS, 10 point touchscreen, TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X-Reality for mobile, Active Pen support
- Active Pen: included with all models. Pen holder also included.
- Keyboard: Detachable magnetic wireless keyboard included with all models
- Processor: Intel Pentium 3560Y, Core i3-4020Y, Core i5-4210Y, Core i7-4610Y
- Operating System: Genuine Windows 8 or Windows 8 Professional
- Graphics: Intel HD, Intel HD 4200
- Drive Storage: 128, 256, or 512 SSD
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Web Camera: 8mp Exmor RS rear camera & Exmor R HD Web Camera front camera
- I/O Ports: 1 USB 3.0 port + Sleep Charge, Micro HDMI OUT, Micro SD reader, Dual Array MIC
- Colors: White or Black
- Dimensions: 12.00” (W) x 0.39” (H) x 7.40” (D) (Main Unit)
- Weight: 1.70 lbs. (Main Unit)
- Starting Price: $799
VAIO Tap 21 All-In-One PC
- Screen size: 21.5”
- Display: Full HD (1920 x 1080) – IPS, 10 point touchscreen, TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X-Reality for mobile
- Processor: Core i5-4200U, Core i7-4500U, Core i7-4558U
- Operating System: Genuine Windows 8 or Windows 8 Professional
- Graphics: Intel HD 4400, Intel Iris 5100
- Storage: Hybrid Hard Drive up to 1TB, or SSD up to 512GB
- Memory: up to 16GB
- Web Camera: Exmor R HD Web Camera
- I/O Ports: Memory Stick / SD Card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 ports (1 charging),
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 20.62″ (W) x 1.40″ – 12.22″ (H) x 6.86″ – 12.64″ (D)
- Weight: 8.60 lbs.
- Starting Price: $999
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