It's something of a contradiction in terms, having Blu-Ray in a tiny 11.1in screen notebook, but it's certainly a brilliant feat of engineering. See the specs and launch pics here.

The bad news is that Sony says these sexy 11.1in Vaio TZ laptops are at risk of overheating. But there is something about Sony's Vaio laptops that should make you happy.

Just where do you start? Best point would be to introduce this Vaio as the first commercial offering designed and built from the ground up for Windows XP. The next point is simply that this is the most visually stunning notebook we have seen in a long time.

Apple's Macbook Pro may be getting all the hype, but Sony's Vaio remains perhaps one of the classiest non-Apple competitors on the market.

Great looks, a good software bundle and hardware that almost completes the package.

Sony does it again with a Notebook to die for.

Sony has announced new VAIO CR and NR series notebooks, as well as a new VAIO “Panel PC".

Classy looks and light weight make for a fine ultraportable, but it’s got some tough competition.

Its one thing to flatter ones self but its another to be aware when its happening. Thats the impression I get when introduced to the Sony Vaio PCG-FX880K. Like the name?

This impressive ultraportable fills a narrow but significant niche between the MacBook Air and Lenovo X300

Sony typically asks a little more than their competitors for similar products, but this usually pays off in the quality of workmanship and the reliability associated with most Sony products. The Sony VAIO VGN-S28GP is an extremely well-built notebook and should provide rock-solid performance for years to come.

Is Sony’s new Vaio P the new Lord of the Mini Notebooks? The tiny mini-me laptop weighs a puny 600grams, with 60GB HDD or 128GB SSD.

Graphic Splash notebooks available in limited quantities.

The format wars continue as Blu Ray comes to a monster laptop at a monster price.

'Type G' Vaio aimed at Japanese business users.

Intriguing styling makes this near-silent media-centre PC stand out, but it has its foibles

A stylish all-in-one media centre that effortlessly handles all tasks thrown at it. But it’s disgracefully priced.

An inexpensive laptop that, when it comes to style and quality, more than punches above its weight

While Sony's VAIO PCG-K64 may not be the smallest form factor notebook in our roundup, it is pretty smart looking, with a large sloping lid and keyboard; it's comfortable to work on.

Apple’s new wonder notebook saddles up to ultraportable, style specialists Sony. But who wins the first impressions contest?