Sony Unveils Four VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Models; Extending Family of Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebooks with Increased Capacity and MovieShaker.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000 Jet setters, power brokers and media mavens may have found their ultimate portable computing solution in Sony's 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) Z505 SuperSlim Pro(TM) family of notebooks. Today, Sony unveiled four new Z505 models -- the PCG-Z505JSK JSK Jumper Skirt (sleeveless dress) JSK JS Kabylie (soccer player) JSK Jouhou System Kougaku Laboratory (Japan) JSK Jai Shree Krishna (India, greeting) , PCG-Z505JS, PCG-Z505JEK and PCG-Z505JE -- the quintessential quin·tes·sen·tial adj. Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical: "Liszt was the quintessential romantic" Musical Heritage Review. super-models on the notebook circuit. All four are wafer-thin and feather-light, but certainly not shy on power, speed or DV editing capability. "IDC sees continued growth in ultraportable designs like the Z505 series, as style is playing a higher factor in purchase decisions," said Randy Giusto, vice president of worldwide mobile and desktop research at International Data Corporation. "Mobile professionals demand lightweight, high-performance solutions that are an extension of their office. Ultraportable shipments are expected to grow from 2.5 million units worldwide in 1999 to 5.7 million units by 2003. This is even more dramatic in the U.S., where 13 percent of all portable PCs will be ultraportables by 2003, compared to just 7.6 percent in 1999, leaving opportunities for vendors to differentiate their product lines even further." MovieShaker(TM) DV Editing Software Each of these svelte new Z505 models come with a complete suite of digital entertainment editing software, music download A music download refers to the transferring of a music file from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment if required. capabilities and media management. Chief among these features is Sony's own original MovieShaker(TM) software, which simplifies the home-movie making process into three easy steps. First, by using the built-in i.LINK port and Sony's DVgate(TM) software, users transfer the video or still image from their compatible digital camcorder into the Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebook. Second, users select one of the five themes that the MovieShaker software offers, ranging from slow moving "Romantic" to fast-paced "Exciting." Third, users click on the "Shake" icon and the MovieShaker software automatically creates a finished film -- complete with transitions, effects and music, all based on the user's theme selection. MovieShaker software also enables users to create their own digital home movie, putting them in charge of the controls, such as rearranging scenes, inserting customized text and audio and selecting appropriate transitions. The finished movies can then be shared in various formats ranging from a compressed e-mail attachment A file that rides along with an e-mail message. The attached file can be of any type. E-mail programs make it easy to attach a file. For example, in Eudora, all you do is select Attach from the Message menu, browse through the folder hierarchy to find the file you want and then double to a high-quality DV format. "Today's high-performance business executive and international professional strives not only to work, but to work well," said Mark Hanson This article is about the Lutheran bishop. For the Islamic scholar formerly named Mark Hanson see Hamza Yusuf Mark S. Hanson (1946- ) is currently the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, having been elected in 2001 and reelected in 2007. , vice president for VAIO PC 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 trend means increased demand on portable tools. The VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebooks are remarkably light and slim for the road warrior A person who frequently travels with laptop and cellphone. , but they also appeal to their demands for high-performance computing High-speed computing, which typically refers to supercomputers used in scientific research. , multi-media integration and mobility. These high-style notebook PCs strike a balance between power and panache." Z505JS/JSK and Z505JE/JEK SuperSlim Pro Notebooks With 6MB of video memory, the Z505JS and Z505JSK offer enhanced graphics, CAD applications and PowerPoint(R) video integration without sacrificing system performance. All four Z505 models are equipped with a brilliant 12.1-inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. active matrix TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor display that is ideal for viewing presentations, graphics and video. Also featured is Sony's own programmable JogDial(TM) control for easy application loading. In addition, the VAIO Z505 models carry powerful Intel mobile Pentium See Pentium M. III processors -- 650MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. (2) Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). with SpeedStep(TM)(5) technology or 500MHz(2) with SpeedStep(5) technology -- and a dedicated Memory Stick(R) media slot for quick storage of data and graphics from digital still and video cameras. This convenient storage capability allows executives and designers a powerful resource for retrieving graphics, video and still photography to build impressive and interactive PowerPoint presentations or web-designs, seamlessly into the notebook. Each of these VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro notebooks features Sony multimedia software, as well as Microsoft(R) Word 2000, Windows(R) 2000 Professional on the K models, Windows 98 on the others and enhanced networking capabilities for easy connectivity. All of these SuperSlim Pro models feature a convenient 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet with an RJ-45 interface, roomy keyboard and an integrated v.90 56K(4) modem. Potent and polished, the Z505JS and Z505JSK feature a large 12GB(3) hard drive and 128MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. , while the Z505JE and Z505JEK boasts a newly increased 9GB(3) HD with 64MB SDRAM. For improved application performance, all are upgradeable to 256 or 192MB SDRAM, respectively, and are housed in a sleek, rugged magnesium-alloy case. Weighing in at less than four pounds with a profile of about one-inch thin, the Z505 series has the tools a high-end executive requires in a desktop replacement with the lightweight convenience desired for frequent business traveling. The Z505JS, Z505JSK, Z505JE and Z505JEK will begin shipping in June with estimated selling prices ranging from $2,499.99(1) to $2,999.99.(1) Simple PC Networking For easy data transfer between equipped VAIO computers, all Z505 models tout Sony's i.LINK(R) (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394) digital interface. In addition, editing digital video and still photography isn't reserved for the professional studio or personal desktop editing suite. Adding splash into business presentations and multimedia photo albums is a snap, thanks to Sony's Smart Capture software that allows full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. or digital still images to be easily integrated. This software brings the world of digital editing and high-speed data exchange to anyone's fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. , at home, in the office, or on the go. Simple networking is made easier thanks to Sony's Smart Connect software and an i.LINK cable. Smart Connect allows sharing of printers, files, CD/CD-RW drives and Internet connections between other equipped Sony VAIO PC systems. The 10BaseT/100 Base-TX Ethernet port A socket on a computer or network device for plugging in an Ethernet cable. See WAN port. is integrated on all four models for added convenience in connecting to the network while in the office. The new Z505JS, JSK, JE and JEK notebooks also come with a handy RJ-45 interface, eliminating the need for an adapter. While on the road, use the built-in V.90 56K(4) modem to dial-in to the company's network. Just like the other VAIO notebooks and desktop PCs, the Z505s will also feature Sony's PictureGear(TM) version 4.1 software for enhanced management of digital content such as images, video clips A short video presentation. , and audio files. Now, business executives and frequent travelers can enjoy the benefits of the latest software enhancements to PictureGear, such as transforming video clips into panoramic still images, creating tailored audio tracks and editing support, and playback of animated image files such as a movie clip.
Key Specifications
High-End Business Traveler/Executive Road Warrior
VAIO PCG-Z505JS SuperSlim Pro VAIO PCG-Z505JE SuperSlim Pro
K Models with Windows 2000 K Models with Windows 2000
650MHz(2) Mobile Pentium III 500MHz(2) Mobile Pentium III
(w/ SpeedStep(5) technology) (w/ SpeedStep(5) technology)
12GB(3) HD/128MB SDRAM 9GB(3) HD/64MB SDRAM
(expandable to 256MB) (expandable to 192MB)
6MB VRAM 3MB VRAM
One inch thin and weighs less than 4 pounds/12.1-inch XGA TFT
Active Matrix Display
Port Replicator/Jog Dial Control
Dedicated Memory Stick Media Slot/Two USB ports/One i.LINK port
High-capacity Lithium-Ion Battery/Durable Magnesium Alloy Case
10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
V.90/56K(4) Internal Modem/USB FDD/Responsive keyboard
One Type II PC card slot/Intelligent Touch Pad
DVgate Motion and Still Image Capture/MovieShaker Software/
Smart Connect/Smart Capture Software
Built-in Stereo Speakers/Windows 98 Second Edition or
2000 Professional/Word 2000
Availability -- June/ESP -- Availability -- June/ESP --
$2,999.99(1) (Windows 98) $2,499.99(1) (Windows 98)
Optional Accessories
Z505JS (and K) and Z505JE (and K)
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery -- PCGA-BPZ51 -- $199.99
Triple Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery -- PCGBPZ52 -- $399.99
Carrying Case -- PCGA-CCZ5 -- $149.99/AC Adapter -PCGA-ACX1 -- $99.99
External CD-ROM Drive -- PCGA-CD51/A -- $299.99
External DVD-ROM Drive -- PCGA-DVD51 -- $399.99
External CD-RW Drive -- PCGA-CDRW51/A -- $499.99
USB Floppy drive -- PCGA-UFD5 -- $79.99/USB
Mouse -- PCGA-UMS1A -- $49.99
Monitor Adapter -- PCGA-DA5 -- $49.99/Port
Replicator -- PCGA-UPR5 -- $99.99
Sony Personal Network Solutions Background: Based in San Jose, the Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC PNSC Pakistan National Shipping Corporation PNSC Pacific Northwest Security Coordinator PNSC Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club (UK) PNSC Power Node Switching Center ) of Sony Electronics markets branded computer products, including VAIO(R) notebook and desktop computers, Trinitron(R) and FD Trinitron displays and other multimedia products through distributors, resellers and consumer retailers. For additional information about Sony computer products, call 888/315-SONY, or visit Sony's World Wide Web at: www.sony.com/pc. (1) Estimated U.S. retail selling prices. Actual prices may vary. (2) MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance. (3) GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. (4) Due to regulations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum obtainable during download transmissions. Actual speeds will vary depending on various conditions. (5) The processor may be reduced to lower operating speed The operating speed of a road is the speed at which motor vehicles generally operate on that road. The precise definition of "operating speed", however, is open to debate. when operating on battery power. |
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