Waiting for the Sony Vaio Z

Last month, February 2011, the Sony VAIO Z disappeared from sonystyle.com, only to reappear when I checked today, 2011-03-16.  However, it's not marked as "new" compared to the improved 3D F series, new S series, and new C series.  I'm disappointed in the available specifications for the available Z with a mere Intel Core i5.  I remember the previous available version having an Intel Core i7 option.  The body has been redone and sports a boxier look compared to the previous tapered body, but retains the classic lit large round power button on the right side that looks like HAL, first introduced on the discontinued Sony VAIO TZ series.
Personally, still waiting for the Intel Core i7 version of this laptop.

2011 Sony VAIO Z

(view on sonystyle.com)

(view Sony VAIO Z series commerical on youtube.com)
VPCZ135GX/B

Weights and Measurements
•Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)5
•Weight (Approx.) : 3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Power
•Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
•DVD Playback : Up to 3.5 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery
•Default Brightness : Up to 7 hours7 Standard Capacity BatteryUp to 10.5 hours7 Large Capacity Battery
•Maximum Brightness : Up to 6.5 hours7 Standard Capacity BatteryUp to 9.5 hours7 Large Capacity Battery
Expansion Slots
•Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionalityOne ExpressCard® /34 media slotOne Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Start-up Times
•Average Boot Time : 60 sec17
•Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec17
•First Boot Time : 5 min18
Software
•Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit12
•Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use programVAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
•System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
•Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
•Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11
•The VAIO® Software Experience :
Memory
•Installed : 4GB (2GBx2)
•Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
•Maximum : 8GB
Hardware
•Backlit Keyboard : Yes
•Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
•Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Solid State Drive
•Capacity : 256GB2 (128GB+128GB)
•Interface : Serial ATA
Audio
•Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Graphics
•Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® HD Graphics
•Technology : Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System19
•Video RAM : 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Display
•Back Light Technology : LED
•Resolution : 1600 x 900
•Screen Size : 13.1"4
Environmental Information
•ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
•EPEAT™ : Gold
•ROHS® : Compliant
General
•Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select, Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
•Computer Type : Laptop
•Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
•Security : Biometric Fingerprint SensorTrusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
•Type of Use : Ultra-portable
Wireless/Networking
•Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 14
•Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
•Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
•Wi-Fi : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Service and Warranty Information
•Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059.
•Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
•Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service15. See actual warranty for details.
•International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
•Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
•Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
Processor
•Cache : 3MB
•Speed : 2.53GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80GHz20
•Type : Intel® Core™ i5 - 460M
Inputs and Outputs
•DC-In : 1
•HDMI™ Output(s) : 1
•Headphone Jack : 1
•Internal Microphone : 1
•Microphone Input : 1
•Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)
•USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
•VGA Output(s) : 1
Optical Drive
•CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
•DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
In the Box
•Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (5400mAh)
•Noise Canceling Headphones
•AC Adapter
•Power Cord

2010 Sony VAIO Z

VPCZ13SGX/BJ
General
•Computer Type: Laptop
•Type of Use: Ultra-portable
•Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select,
•Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
•Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
•Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
•Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Hardware
•Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
•Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
•Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
•Type: Intel® Core™ i7 - 640M
Speed: 2.80GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.47GHz
•L3 Cache: 4MB
Memory
•Installed: 4GB (2GBx2)
•Maximum: 8GB
•Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
Optical Drive
•CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
•DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
•Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
•(STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Solid State Drive
•Capacity: 128GB (64GB+64GB)
•Interface: Serial ATA
Audio
•Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
•Screen Size: 13.1"
•Resolution: 1600 x 900
•Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
•Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® HD Graphics
•Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
•Technology: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System
Inputs and Outputs
•Headphone Jack: 1
•Microphone Input: 1
•Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
•USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
•VGA Output(s): 1
•DC-In: 1
•Internal Microphone: 1
•HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Power
•Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
•DVD Playback: Up to 3.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery
•Default Brightness: Up to 7 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
•Up to 10.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
•Maximum Brightness: Up to 6.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
•Up to 9.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Start-up Times
•Average Boot Time: 60 sec
•Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
•First Boot Time: 5 min
Wireless/Networking
•Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
•Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
•Wi-Fi: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n)
•Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
•Mobile Broadband: Sprint and Verizon Wireless Mobile
•Broadband Built-In with Share My Connection™
•GPS: Yes
Software
•Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
•Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
•Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer
•System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
•Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program
•VAIO® Media Gallery - Bring forgotten favorites to life
•*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
•Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-7605 .
•Online and Email Support: Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
•Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with
•Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for details.
•International Service: 1 year international service plan.
•Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
•Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
•EPEAT™ : Gold
•RoHS®: Compliant
•ENERGY STAR®: 5.0
Dimensions
•Weight: 3.07 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
•Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 0.93-1.29"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
•Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (5400mAh)
•AC Adapter
•Power Cord
•Noise Canceling Headphones