Sony’s new Vaio E series is a chilli padi or jalapeno with its range of striking shades–and we do mean striking. Forget all you’ve learnt about designs having to blend into the environment. The tones that the Vaio E laptops come in are as subtle as neon signs in New York’s Fifth Avenue. The Vaio E starts at US$799.99 when it hits US stores in March, while we’re still in the dark about Asia pricing and availability.

Sony Vaio E

* Intel Core i5 520M 2.4GHz processor or Core i3 processor
* Up to 8GB RAM
* 15.5-inch 1,366 x 768-pixel display
* ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 discrete graphics
* Up to 500GB HDD
* Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional
* 370 x 248 x 31mm
* 2.7kg