SAN DIEGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining sizzling performance with
a sophisticated design, Sony today introduced a new line of ultra-portable
PCs -- the VAIO(R) SR Series notebook.
Constructed of lightweight, durable magnesium alloy, the SR notebooks
are available in five striking colors -- night black, sunset pink, glossy
pink, classic silver and glossy silver.
"This notebook is a dream come true for the consumer who won't
compromise profound processing power for jaw-dropping style," said Mike
Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing for Sony
Electronics. "It meets the needs of everyday work and play while delivering
the freedom, performance and style consumers crave."
Weighing just over four pounds, the SR notebook boasts a 13.3-inch LED
backlit widescreen display and Sony's patented XBRITE-ECO(TM) LCD
technology for clear, crisp images that truly "pop" off the screen.
Equipped with a uniquely designed keyboard, the unit's individual keys
are slightly raised, producing a user-friendly touch and improved typing
experience.
The notebook is powered by new Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 technology, the
chipset designed for lighting-fast performance, instant system
responsiveness and energy efficiency.
Select models come pre-installed with the Windows Vista(R) Home Premium
operating system. A Windows(R) XP Professional downgrade is also available.
With the SR notebook's integrated 802.11n LAN technology you can
wirelessly surf the web and check email with greater range and reliability
than ever before when connected to a compatible hotspot. And connecting
with friends and family has never been easier thanks to the unit's optional
built-in webcam and microphone.
The notebook also incorporates G-Sensor(TM) Shock Protection technology
to counteract sudden movements helping to prevent damage and data loss.
The PC features Switch technology enabling customized "personalities"
or modes for home, work and entertainment. You can customize each mode with
its own wallpaper and a set of five shortcuts to correspond to various
scenarios. Set your favorite websites for home, office applications for
work, and programs that allow you to enjoy music and movies when you are
ready to relax.
The unit comes with three entertainment software applications.
Offerings include VAIO(R) Movie Story software -- an easy way to produce
your own high-quality home movies, VAIO MusicBox software -- a fun way to
enjoy music based on your mood, and Click to Disc/Editor software -- for
easy DVD/ BD video-editing and creation.
It also comes with VAIO Media(TM) software, a DLNA-enabled media
sharing application that lets you wirelessly stream content stored on your
PC throughout your home network. Movies, music and digital still images can
be streamed from the notebook to a PLAYSTATION(R) 3 or VAIO Home Theater PC
that is connected to a TV for big-screen enjoyment.
The PC has plenty of slots, ports and jacks, including a Memory
Stick(R) media/SD card slot, three USB ports, i.LINK(R) IEEE-1394 port,
microphone and headphone jack and a PC Card (type-II) for easy transfer of
files from external devices.
SR models are Energy Star 4.0 and EPEAT Silver compliant. They also
incorporate eco-conscious features such as a mercury-free LED backlit LCD
to help minimize the risk of mercury seeping into vulnerable eco-systems at
the end of each unit's lifecycle. Sony will even recycle your old PC via
participating Waste Management Recycling Centers
(http://www.sony.com/recycle).
Sony VAIO SR Series notebooks will be available at the end of the month
starting at about $1,400. Pre-orders begin online today at
http://www.sonystyle.com/pr/sr. They will also be sold at Sony Style(R)
stores and select retailers around the country.
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