SONY UNVEILS ULTRA-PORTABLE VAIO NOTEBOOK.Sony has taken the wraps off a new line of richly-designed, high-performance ultra-portable notebooks. The 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) TZ model incorporates the power of a larger PC into a small, portable form factor. Luxuriously sleek, it weighs just 2.65 pounds and measures less than 1-inch thin. The notebook is available in a classic black, premium carbon, champagne gold, and hand-painted Bordeaux. The unit has a carbon-fiber casing that contributes to its light weight, extra-slim figure and durability. The model incorporates an energy-efficient 11.1-inch widescreen display (diagonal) with Sony's original XBRITE-HiColor(TM) LCD technology, producing images in brilliant detail for razor-sharp viewing on-the-go. "Sony is known for miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and being an innovator in design, but this time we have really out done ourselves," said Mike Abary, senior 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. . "This new notebook is an engineering marvel that I believe is one of the best looking PCs on the market." Designed for ease-of-use, the keyboard's keys are raised slightly above an attractive piano-black bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case. layer producing a user-friendly touch. An extra support layer has been added to increase the stability of the keys, giving them an unwavering motion for quieter typing. Mobility and Performance The notebook packs the latest Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo ultra-low processor designed for high performance and low power consumption -- perfect for advanced multi-tasking, and four to 7.5 hours of standard battery life on a single charge. The unit's built-in 802.11n wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area capabilities make it faster and easier to connect to compatible wireless networks with greater performance and range. Whether surfing the web at the office or a local coffee shop, you can connect to compatible hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. with greater ease and wirelessly stream video at high speeds. The PC also integrates a wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology provided by the Sprint(R) Mobile Broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. Network and its latest mobile network technology, EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. Revision A. A separate Sprint service subscription is required. This technology supports faster data rates than Release 0 and higher system capacity enabling users to send and receive large amounts of data at broadband speeds. These faster speeds will enable customers to take advantage of large file uploads, video telephony See videophone. and video messaging for blazing-fast wireless access beyond hotspots. The new notebook features integrated Bluetooth(R) technology for wireless communication with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices. Sony's SmartWi(TM) technology has also been added for a seamless experience navigating between wireless WAN, wireless LAN and Bluetooth technologies. An optional MOTION EYE(R) camera with a microphone built into the razor-thin LCD panel lets you video conference with colleagues, families and friends. It requires a broadband connection and VoIP services sold separately. For security, an integrated biometrics fingerprint sensor has been added so you can access password protected content with the touch of a finger. The PC comes pre-installed with the Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(R) Business operating system The Business Operating System, or BOS, is an early cross-platform operating system originally produced for Intel 8080 and Motorola 6800 computers, subsequently for Z80-based computers, and then later for most microcomputers of the 1980s. . LocationFree Entertainment The TZ unit also comes loaded with LocationFree(R) software. This allows you to "place-shift" live television broadcasts, access a personal video recorder See DVR. or DVD player, and view that content on your notebook via the Internet with broadband connectivity. A new VAIO-branded LF-V30 base station, with enhanced functionality, is required and will be sold separately starting in September. The notebook is equipped with Instant Mode so you can go straight to watching a movie, playing music or viewing photos at the touch of a button -- without having to boot-up the operating system. The included 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 and DVD+/-R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive can be used to create customized DVDs, dynamic presentations and manage multimedia files. A flash-based model will also be available. This unit will provide a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications, while reducing the risk of hard drive damage -- an ideal feature for travelers in situations where sudden movements are common. The standard VAIO TZ notebook will start at about $2,200, while the flash-based model will go for around $3,000. Both models will be available online at http://www.sony.com/pr/tz. They will also be sold at Sony Style(R) stores, military exchange bases and select retailers around the country. For more information, visit http://www.sony.com/vaio or call 858/942-3825. |
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