Sony's Vaio TT gets dissected, found to contain small components

Of course it had to happen sooner or later, but we're a little taken aback that someone at Sony had the temerity to slice open a newborn Vaio TT and put it on display -- in a booth at CEATEC, no less -- for the whole world to see. Righteous indignation aside, the thing is pretty impressive, especially considering that without the Blu-ray drive it would only be about half the size. We have one more pic for you after the break, and be sure to check out our look inside the Z series while you're at it.

[Via Sony Insider]

[Mike @ Oct 3rd 2008 1:52AM]

That Blu-ray drive really is a waste of space. Who wants one anyway?

[Chin-Poh @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:33AM]

The computer has HDMI out for viewing the movies in full 1080P resolution. The screen itself is about 720P resolution, you couldn't view the full detail offered by the Blu-Ray movie, but it'd still be better quality than of a DVD movie.

I also think the drive can burn the discs so a great way to back-up lots of data on a disc. I will wait until its cheaper though, I can't afford it. : )

[maveric101 @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:57AM]

me.

[Allister @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:00AM]

Half the size? I don't suppose the screen has anything to do with it's current size?

But impressive miniaturization, none the less.

[Chin-Poh @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:03AM]

Some of you can hate Sony all you like, but you have to admit they can make some really cool stuff. I own the TZ series but if I were to buy a Vaio again, I'd get the Z instead of the TZ's replacement the TT. Its only slightly bigger but offers much more power and value to me.

I haven't heard of battery life figures from the TT though.

[NineT9mustang @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:14AM]

Heyya fellow TZ-Series owner :) I've owned mine for months, and its the best peice of electronic equipment I have ever owned. The thing is just pure beauty and does exactly what I want, a very ultra portable laptop. If I need something powerful so I can game, I'd get a PC.

I get compliments all the time about my laptop, Sony did it right... I paid about $3,000 for it, but I'm not complainig at all :)

[linuxamp @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:21AM]

Yea that BD drive takes up a lot of space and how often do you actually use BD/DVD/CD while mobile? I always leave my USB DVD at home and have never regretted not bringing it.

Extended battery compartment would have been a better use of the space IMO.

[Adderz @ Oct 3rd 2008 2:37AM]

But no, when you leave something out the whingers come along and scream. Case in point. The Macbook Air. Manufactures can never win in the eyes of consumers.

[linuxamp @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:03AM]

The macbook air is not a good "case in point". They didn't leave "something" out they left out a lot. Like I said, I don't even recall ever needing my optical drive when using my notebook outside my home but I often use more than 1 USB port at a time as well as the Ethernet port. I have also gone through 2 batteries (old age) and typically drain a single battery during long flights. These are not things I'm willing to give up and would prefer if it all fit in the device as opposed external accessories. Since I (and others that I know) rarely use optical, we don't care if that's external

[wilcoholic @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:02AM]

Sony will usually have multiple configurations ready. The TZ was configurable with a 250gb 2.5" HDD or a DVD drive. Further more you could buy parts for extra usb ports instead if you think the 2nd HDD or DVD drive isn't your thing. I highly doubt Sony will only sell one configuration of the TT serie. So the complaining can now stop.

[Poom @ Oct 3rd 2008 3:25AM]

If Sony was to make something like the MacBook Air... OMG... I'm sure it'd be more powerful for the same size or even smaller size.

[Chipp @ Oct 3rd 2008 9:38PM]

We have an Apple store right next to a Sony store. While the MacBook Air is thin, the Z seems smaller-- and is definitely MUCH lighter. The Air feels very heavy. I suppose small is in the 'hand of the (be)holder."

[Saad @ Oct 4th 2008 2:00AM]

lol, small components.

[Dan Fruzzetti @ Oct 3rd 2008 11:18AM]

It looks a lot like my Toshiba R500 inside, only I understand it weighs quite a bit more :P

Small components, you say? Like "Presents a choking hazard to children under three years?" Or like "The little part that suffocates when the sharp part which gets hurt is swallowed is contained generously" small? Ahhh, Japan...

[Bender @ Oct 4th 2008 1:31AM]

I've just been to Bic Camera here in Shinjuku, Japan to take a look at this new TT.

Thing looks fantastic, very similar to the TZ, but a treat nonetheless.

I'm looking to get one of these customised by Sony, you can replace the optical drive and a second hard drive. I'm going to go with a 128 GB SSD for the main HDD, then use the optical drive space for a 320GB 7400 RPM drive.

So, for those who are concerned about the uselessness of a Blu-ray drive (I agree), you have some good options.