SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics today unveiled a
line of fashionable, entry- level PCs -- the VAIO(R) NR series starting at
about $750 -- which is the lowest-priced notebook the company has ever
introduced.
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The new series is available in three colors: Wenge -- a rich brown with
copper accents; silk -- a bright white with a matte finish; and granite --
a silver hue with natural tones.
The notebooks feature a textured chassis with a comfortable,
fabric-like feel that is pleasing to the eye and cool to the touch. Their
slim, modern design incorporates rounded corners and beveled edges, making
them easier to insert and remove from carrying cases when on-the-go.
The NR models feature a 15.4-inch (measured diagonally) widescreen
display with XBRITE-ECO(TM) LCD technology, which delivers razor-sharp
details and crisp, bold colors.
The PCs also incorporate an Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo processor (on select
models) for fast processing speeds, longer battery life and enhanced
wireless computing. The units come pre-installed with Microsoft(R) Windows
Vista(R) Home Premium.
"These new notebooks offer our trademark, head-turning designs along
with cutting-edge technologies at an affordable price," said Mike Abary,
senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.
The PC's built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless
connectivity to home networks or hotspots at airports, hotels or cafes for
quick access to the Internet and e-mail.
Entertainment on Your Terms
The NR model allows you to conveniently access your music, movies and
the web. Its integrated A/V mode launches a dedicated media menu putting
your entertainment within easy reach by letting you select up to nine of
your favorite programs from a single location.
The NR series also comes loaded with LocationFree(R) software so you
can "place-shift" live TV, access your personal video recorder or DVD
player, and view that content on the notebook via the Internet (a base
station and broadband connectivity are required).
With an advanced DVD and CD burner, backing up data, music and videos
is a breeze. You can record up to 8.5GB of home videos, movies, music, or
digital photos on one double layer DVD disc. And with included Click to
DVD(R) software, you can present your digital video content in a
professional-looking package -- complete with interactive menus and
customized themes.
Easily transfer data, including photos from your digital camera, to and
from your PC with a multitude of connectivity options including four USB
ports and ExpressCard(R), SD card and Memory Stick PROTM slots. The unit
also comes with a suite of software applications, making importing, viewing
and cataloging digital images a "snap."
The VAIO NR series will be available online at
http://www.sony.com/pr/nr. It will also be sold at Sony Style(R) stores,
authorized retailers nationwide and military exchange bases starting next
month.
Contact: Jon Piazza
Sony Electronics Inc.
858-942-3825
jon.piazza@am.sony.com
Caitlin McCabe
Ruder Finn
(415) 348-2723
mccabec@ruderfinn.com
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