I have been exploring the actual situation of a special experience experience only for the VAIO owners who is secretly done at the Sony store after closing

Prior to the launch of the new VAIO that will be released this autumn, "Sony direct-managed store"Sony storeIn "Pre-experience experience"Special experiential meeting only for VAIO owner"Was implemented. Only people who won the preliminary lottery can participate and can drink a drink and carefully watch the new product at the Sony store after closing, so I went to see what it really is like .

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Arrived at the Sony store after closing. This event is held after closing and it is possible to contact the product thoroughly with no other customers, so to speak as a so-called reserved state. With about 1 hour of content, you can ask the staff various questions while touching the actual machine, you can listen to stories of Sony employees involved in development etc.


Each device is checked for opening.


When it is time to open, the reception of the VAIO owner who won the lottery is at the reception.


Drinks and sweets are also available, so you can relax and watch the product.


"Doutor coffeeAnd water ...


"Toshi Yoroizuka"The sweets etc were prepared.


Exhibited is "VAIO Tap 20"E Series 14P"VAIO Duo 11"


"L series"


"S series"


"T series"And a total of 6 series of VAIO Fall & Winter models equipped with Windows 8 are exhibited for each machine.


16 people came to win the lottery this time. I narrowed it down to a small number of people and wanted them to take a closer look.


This is the first time to do such a project, "Since the UI of Windows 8 is greatly different from Windows so far, I'd like to set up an opportunity to touch and check with carefully" "Customers using VAIO I want to hospitality "from the idea that it was held.


It seemed that the touch correspondence model was still worrisome, and many people checked operability etc.


There are many staff members in the hall, and if you have questions about the actual machine, you can feel free to call out.


According to the shop clerk asking, "VAIO Duo 11" is the most noteworthy this time. Many people have confirmed the operability by being able to store the keyboard into a tablet shape.


You can also use the digitizer stylus (pen) to experiment with the pen operation feeling.


Also, this event not only touched the actual machine but also from the employees involved in the development etc. could see the presentation using the actual machine.


This time, a presentation on "VAIO Tap 20" was held, Mr. Hideaki Kurachi of the first department 1 department of V & M business department, Mr. Yu Tsukahara of HW project 1 division of V & M business headquarters department 1 department appeared.


First off is Mr. Kurachi. Mr. Kurachi was responsible for the appearance design and internal layout etc.


The point is that batteries can be carried and carried, it is designed to be thin and adaptable to the hands.


Sticking also to the stand, using a spring, although it is about 5.2 kilograms, seems to be easy to return from the knocked down state to the original state.


Also, I installed a speaker on the back rather than on the front, and it is designed to be able to hear the sound reflecting on the desk even in the state of being defeated.


Furthermore, by placing a woofer on the top of the speaker, it is becoming a good sound even if you earn sound pressure.


As developers can talk directly to one another, users listen carefully.


Relaxing while drinking a drink.


Next is Mr. Tsukahara's appearance. I am in charge of product planning, specifically it is said that designing product concepts and selecting target customers, etc. are done.


First of all, a demonstration about Windows 8. While actually touching the screen, explanation about UI.


Next, as a proposal for a new way of using Windows 8, there was explanation on what kind of thing can be done using "VAIO Tap 20". This is where I draw a picture using "Family Paint" application. Though the touch panel which had been two touch points so far has become 10 touch points on "VAIO Tap 20", it can be used by more than one person. You can also use half the screen at a time, for exampleTable top styleIt seems that it has become a unique style that you can also enjoy drawing with two people from both sides.


The appearance of the user listening enthusiastically to the extent to embark oneself.


Other than that, a demonstration of applications that can make shogi ... ...


There was also explanation of the fighting type application like "air hockey" often in the game center.


That is why I tried to actually touch "VAIO Tap 20" when I heard the story and deepened his understanding.


Looking from behind like this.


While listening to the detailed usage from the staff as hum hum, I actually tried using "Family Paint".


A 20-inch wide (1600 x 900 dots) touch display, you can use the screen extensively.


I wrote the letters "GIGAZINE" because it is impeccable.


Next time I decided to use it as a table top style.


I tried to lift, but the weight is about 5.2 kg, including a battery, slightly heavier. It may be a little difficult to use it on a knee, for example, with feeling that it is not easy to carry around easily.


When two people face each other on both sides of the screen, it looks like this. Because the screen is larger size compared with 20 type, there is no feeling cramped.


I actually played a competing game that was in the demonstration.

I tried playing games using "VAIO Tap 20" - YouTube


Even after watching the demonstration, I touch the actual machine, so I can touch the product while deepening my understanding.


Mr. Tsukahara who was demonstrating earlier could also receive explanation of the product directly.


If there is anything you do not understand it can be taught thoroughly, and this is where two people are explaining.


There were few people who leave on the way and there were many people who touched the product with enthusiasm to the very end and heard the story to the staff.


Finally, fill in the questionnaire with the impression of this event and finish. In addition, it seems that there were opinions such as "It was nice to touch the device actually", "I want you to hold next time", "Products that can touch intuitively was attractive" according to what I heard.


This time it was an event at VAIO, but in the future I would like to continue doing such events not only for VAIO but also for various products. Since it is possible to listen carefully from the staff because it is a small number of people, in addition to touching the product before release in the store in the state of rental, because it can be heard the explanation thoroughly, if you have products of concern, it seems good to participate .