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At some point -- we're not sure when -- Sony's naming scheme for laptops got confusing. There was the C series and the E series. The S (http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/sony-vaio-sb-series-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget), T (http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/10/sony-vaio-t13-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget), Z (http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/sony-vaio-z-review-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) and even the F (RIP (http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/vaio-f-folded-into-15-inch-vaio-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)). Fortunately, Sony's been working to clear things up: its first Windows 8 products all had descriptive names like "Duo (http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/sony-vaio-duo-11-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)" or "Tap (http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/sony-vaio-tap-20-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)." Now, it's streamlining its mainstream notebooks too. The company just unveiled some redesigned models for back-to-school season, and they're all named 'Fit.' As the replacement to the entry-level E series and most of the T line, the Fit family includes both lower-end models (the Fit 14E / Fit 15E) and premium ones (the Fit 14 / Fit 15). They'll be available this month, starting at $550 and going all the way up to $2,210, depending on how many upgrades you check off during the configuration process.
Regardless, there are certain specs you'll find across the board - not just on the Fit machines, mind you, but on every Sony PC announced this season. These include NFC, backlit keyboards and webcams with Sony's Exmor R (http://www.engadget.com/tag/exmorr/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget) imaging tech for better low-light performance. They'll all have 1080p screens, too, with the exception of the 14-inch Fits, which start at 1,600 x 900. Both the Fit and Fit E will be offered with optional NVIDIA GT 740M GPUs (1GB or 2GB), touchscreens, optical drives and a choice of Core i3, i5 and i7 processors (Ivy Bridge for now). Ultimately, then, the difference between the two comes down to build quality: the Fit E is made of plastic, whereas the Fit has a thinner aluminum chassis, with the fans hidden above the keyboard, and a lid that covers the hinge. Also, the Fit will be offered with SSDs, with hybrid drives being the base option; the Fit E comes standard with a regular HDD and can be upgraded to a hybrid drive. And in any event, all of these laptops will be available later this month. For now, check out the press shots below for a closer look.Gallery: Sony 'Fit' mainstream laptops (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fit15epinktouch01front_thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/5845072?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fit15etouchwhite10front-leftstartscreen_thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/5845073?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fit15silver05hero02_thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/5845074?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fit15eblacknon-touch09front-right_thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/5845075?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/fit15eblackwhitepinkgroup02_thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-fit-mainstream-laptops/5845076?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget)
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