Like most of us who might do some house cleaning around Spring time, Sony is approaching the new season by ousting the old and coming in with the new. In this case, the VAIO E Series 14P is getting the attention with the latest chipset from Intel which provides greater power with reduced power consumption. With the Intel i3 processor out of the picture, Sony has opted for the Intel Ivy Bridge processor with 2.1GHz Core i7-3612QM, capable of 3.1GHz with Turbo Boost. With more power from the chip, Sony is also allowing users two different options for their graphics card, with either the stock Intel’s HD Graphics 4000 or AMD’S Radeon HD 7670M. Now, let’s talk about the new screen.

While still sporting the same 14-inch display size, Sony has decided to up the resolution to 1600 x 900, perfect for those who are looking to game or watch high definition movies (though not quite 1080p). Those familiar with multitouch gestures on the Mac will also note Sony’s Gesture Control functions which allow certain apps like Internet Explorer 9 and Windows Media Player to be navigated with just a few different swipes of the finger(s). The weight-to-battery-life ratio also seem to be in line if there is such a thing with the VAIO weighing in at 5.07 lbs and giving you 5 hours of battery lifetime. Those in need of a longer charger-free time can opt to purchase Sony’s larger battery, which gets you up to 8.5 hours. The VAIO E Series 14P is priced at $1,500 AUD (around $1,608 USD) and will be available in black and silver.

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[Via Sony Australia]