IFA - Sony launches a trio of new hybrid Vaio PCs

The Vaio Flip, Tap 21, and Tap 11 all combine elements of a PC and tablet.

CNET - At Sony's pre-IFA press conference, the electronics giant announced a trio of new Vaio PCs. Unlike previous years, none of the the three new systems highlighted here are traditional clamshell laptops. Instead, each combines the features of the PC and tablet, following the industry wide trend towards hybrid devices.

The Vaio Flip, Tap 11, and Tap 21 are all touch-screen Windows 8 devices that should be available later in 2013, although there are no set price and release date details yet. Each is briefly profiles below, with a link to more extensive hands-on coverage and photos.

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The Hottest Upcoming Products at Berlin's IFA

 

The IFA trade show kicks off in Berlin this week. Check out what we expect to see. 


The tech world will descend on the Berlin convention center this week for a glimpse of what major gadget makers have in store for the holiday season and beyond. IFA is basically the European version of CES, and features all the major players usually seen in Las Vegas – Samsung, Sony, LG, and more.

Sony and Samsung kick things off on Tuesday, Sept. 4 with dueling press conferences that likely see the launch of new smartphones, as well as a wearable gadget and intriguing camera accessory. Last year, Samsung brought us the Galaxy Note II phablet as well as the Galaxy Camera, so we expect more from the Korean gadget maker's Galaxy lineup, and possibly a few surprises. In 2012, Sony also bulked up its Xperia lineup and we expect the same to happen this year.    Read More

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