Sony has released more details on their new range of ultraportable laptops, the Sony Z Series, which feature a 13.3 inch LED backlit screen and a range of Intel Core i7-620M processors.Other specifications include Quad SSD drives and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics and up to 6GB of RAM.There are two models in the range, the VAIO VPCZ11Z9E and VAIO VPCZ11X9E, the VAIO VPCZ11Z9E features a choice of Core i7-620m processors from 2.66GHZ up to 3.33GHZ and comes with 6GB of DDR3 RAM, plus a 13.1 inch LED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a 256GB Quad SSD.The  VAIO VPCZ11X9E

The whole rocking with fake plastic instruments thing is getting old. So how can you put some excitement back into it? Well, you can try out Gambridge’s Z line of dual game / MIDI guitars for something different.These are full-sized instruments with built in sound modules that also function as game controllers. And yes, they’re compatible with all major music video game titles. Pricing and availability are yet to be announced, but we will let you know. In the meantime, just keep on rocking your stock guitars. [Engadget]

Sony introduces the VAIO Z Series and the VAIO F Series multimedia notebooks at the CES 2010. The ultra portable VAIO Z features a 13.1-inch LED-backlight display and an optional Blu-ray Disc optical drive. It offers HDMI output and supports 3G Mobile Broadband technology provided by Verizon Wireless, WiFi and Bluetooth. The VAIO Z can be equipped with up to 512GB SSD.On the other hand, the 16.4-inch VAIO F Series comes with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics. It is powered by Core i7 processor and comes with Blu-ray, HDMI and the TransferJet technology.The VAIO Z starts at

Sony's Vaio Z laptop looks set to be a game changer if this rumor is true - that it will come in a special quad SSD configuration thanks to RAID-0, and needless to say that ought to offer you unprecedented data transfer and access speeds. RAID-0 basically works by splitting data between two drives, offering better speed and performance. In the event where one drive fails, beware - all data will be lost, which means the data backup service is not out of business just yet. There is no word on actual performance statistics, but we do look

Dell's latest Latitude Z notebook is touted to be the first ultra-thin 16" notebook which is under an inch thin, where it will run on a 4-cell battery with a bunch of forward-thinking innovations and breakthrough features that will definitely make your day at the office. Coming in a lean tapered design and soft-touch Black Cherry finish, you will find ample space that makes up its multi-touch touchpad and silky-touch backlit keyboard, accompanied by a high definition WLED display at 1,600 x 900 resolution, a 2-megapixel camera and Dell

Dell has released details on their latest flagship business laptop. Dubbed the Dell Latitude Z 600, it features a 16 inch screen with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and a backlit keyboard.You have your choice of 2 processors; the Intel Core 2 Duo running at 1.4GHz or a 1.6GHz SU9600 processor. You can configure it with up to 4GB as well get dual SSD drives for storage. The Dell Z 600 also boasts an optional wireless charging stand for $200 as well as a wireless dock that houses a USB, DVI and other connections.Some other features include a 2 megapixel webcam with autofocus, a

There aren’t many details, but according to Forbes Dell is thinking about putting wireless charging in their upcoming Latitude Z premium notebook. The notebook features a 16-inch display, with a focus on design and is targeted at high-end corporate buyers.Forbes claim that Dell plans on launching the Latitude Z in just a few weeks time. They don’t expect sales of this model to be high, but they are hoping that it does effect the rest of their enterprise range. No info on pricing, but expect this one to be expensive.[Slashgear]

Sure, you might be able to get by with a home-built, even Lego-built 3D scanner in a pinch, but those looking for a truly portable, off-the-shelf solution have so far been limited to pricey options like Z Corporation's ZScanner 700. Well, it looks like good 'ol Z Corp has some good news and some bad news for you. The good news is that it's knocked over $10,000 off the price for its new ZScanner 600 model. The bad news? It'll still cost you $28,900. That'll get you a sampling speed of 18,000 measurements per second, however, along with an XY accuracy of up to 80 microns, resolution

An article appeared in Forbes the other day that we found very interesting indeed. The gist? That our current economic hiccup is ending (we'll believe that when we see it) and if Dell plays its card right it can capitalize on the imminent post-recession uptick in sales that's sure to come as companies start clamoring to tend to their long-neglected technology. And the key to such a strategy? Newer, sexier gear, such as Dell's long-rumored, not yet confirmed Latitude Z notebook. The premium machine is said to feature a 16-inch display and "most likely, advanced wireless

Market-leading battery life and fantastic performance make this Sony Vaio Z21ZN/X the perfect portable – and you can win one in a competition with our sister magazine WhatLaptop. The 13.1-inch LED-backlit model is the smallest laptop available to feature an integrated Blu-ray drive as well as the first to combine it with a state-of-the-art Solid State Drive (SSD), offering extra durability and better battery life. Weighing in at 1.5kg, this tiny machine is among the lightest fully-featured laptops on the market, the design a blend of brushed aluminium, carbon fibre and