SONY MERGES LCD TV WITH DESKTOP PC.Combining the power of a PC with a quality LCD and stylish design, Sony has unveiled the new VAIO (Video Audio Integrated Operation) Sony's trade name for its desktop and laptop PCs. In mid-1998, Sony introduced its 505G series of subnotebooks that were the first in ultra-thin Pentium portables. (R) LS1 TV/PC Combo. Sleek, yet highly-functional, this new device compliments any room in the house where space is at a premium, but entertainment, performance and style is a must. Featuring a framed display with a transparent border for a stunning, floating effect, the LS1 model packs the essentials for powerful computing into a slim chassis discreetly hidden behind the back of a flat-panel 19-inch WSXGA (Wide Super XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1680x1050 pixels. See PC display modes.  + (1680 x 1050) LCD display.
The new VAIO LS1 TV/PC model incorporates an Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. , 2GB of RAM and a roomy 250 GB (1GB = 1 billion bytes) hard drive for running multiple, demanding applications simultaneously, such as watching and/or recording a TV show while downloading music in the background. The unit is a Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. (TM) capable PC. It is also Windows Vista Premium ready. "The LS1 model is a testament to our design and engineering prowess incorporating all the power of a desktop into a showpiece show·piece n. Something exhibited, especially as an outstanding example of its kind. showpiece Noun 1. anything displayed or exhibited 2. design," remarked Mike Abary, vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. in the U.S. For tidy interior design, the LS1 TV/PC incorporates personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. into the living space without any unsightly wires. Network cables are discretely routed; ports are conveniently located on the sides; and wired connections are minimized. An included wireless mouse and wireless aluminum keyboard folds up for a beautiful presentation when not in use. By utilizing the unit's built-in wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) technology, the VAIO LS1 TV/PC can be positioned virtually anywhere in the home and still access Internet sites, e-mail, and a home network. It's a TV/PC Home Entertainment System Sporting a 19-inch widescreen display powered by Sony's XBRITE-HiColor(TM) technology, the unit doubles as a flat-panel TV delivering dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a movie, television show or web content. The LS1 model ships with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP MCE 2005 and a built-in NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. TV tuner providing DVR-like recording capabilities. It also has a built-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. (R) software so you can create a digital entertainment library for personal viewing at your convenience. The new VAIO TV/PC also features an audio/video quick resume switch that shuts down the display and the audio output without the PC having to enter sleep mode. This allows you to return to full PC functionality without waiting for the computer to shut down or boot up. Making it easy to stay in touch with family and friends, the LS1 TV/PC Combo also includes an integrated camera and microphone for recording and transmitting video messages. The VAIO LS1 TV/PC Combo is available for about $2,100 at authorized retailers nationwide, online at sonystyle.com and at Sony Style (R) stores (for locations visit http://www.sonystyle.com/retail) in select fashion malls around the country. For more information, call 858/942-3825 or visit http://www.sony.com. |
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