Sony To Integrate Thunderbolt In Vaio Laptops

Sony is reportedly readying a new “hybrid” Vaio laptop powered with Intel’s Thunderbolt technology. Recently unveiled Thunderbolt technology, previously known as Light Peak, is a new innovation which combines high-speed data transfer and high-definition video on a single cable.

Thunderbolt, which has already marked its presence in the tech world, developed with technical collaboration with Apple, made available first on Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro laptops. Integrating the new high speed connection type into its hardware, MacBook Pro Laptops would enhance capabilities of USB and FireWire connections.

Even though Sony has not confirmed on integrating the Thunderbolt, it did offer support for the company’s intelligent technology. Thunderbolt powered Vaio laptops would feature two components, being ultra-thin and sporting the thunderbolt.

Sony Insider reported:

So, there this interesting VAIO Hybrid PC and the reason why it is a hybrid is it consists of two components. Yes, there is an actual notebook that will be pretty thin, featuring Intel’s Light Peak technology which is what we know now as Thunderbolt, that same interface that current MacBooks Pro are sporting.

Sony Hybrid Vaio Laptops Specs:

1. Intel Wireless Display

2. Solid-State Drive

3. Core i7 Processor

4. HDMI output with 3D support

5. Battery life upto 16.5 hours

6. Weight: 2.5 pounds

7. AMD powered GPU

8. Blu-ray Drive