Sony Unveils
Blu-ray Disc Notebook PCs
Sony has introduced two
notebooks with Blu-ray disc technology. These are VAIO NS and CS models.
With the starting price of around $1,000 for the NS model, the company
hopes to attract consumers who want to enjoy HD entertainment on their
computers. The notebooks will be available online for sales. They will
also be sold at Sony Style stores and select U.S. retailers starting this
fall.
The VAIO
NS notebook features an optional Blu-ray Disc-ROM drive that is ideal for
viewing HD content. It also has the added convenience of DVD and CD
read/write functionalities.
The PC is
equipped with a 15.4-inch (measured diagonally) widescreen display, and
Sony's own XBRITE-ECO LCD technology for sharp details and vivid colors.
The NS
model easily accesses your music, movies and the Internet. Its integrated
A/V mode features a dedicated menu, which will allow you to select up to
nine programs, such as a favorite web site, from one location.
It will
come with Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Available in three colors --
nightfall blue, silk white, and granite silver -- the VAIO NS notebook
will start at around $650, while the Blu-ray Disc model will go for about
$1,000.
The VAIO
CS notebook is available in four glossy colors -- sangria, cosmopolitan,
dove, and black. A standard black matte finish is also available.
The unit
is equipped with a 14.1-inch widescreen display and XBRITE-ECO LCD
technology. Matched with an optional Blu-ray Disc-ROM drive, the CS model
can be used for watching HD entertainment on-the-go.
Its
instant A/V mode lets you kick off your entertainment with ease. Go
straight to watching a movie, playing music, or viewing photos with the
touch of a button. A built-in A/V slide control also lets you control all
functions (play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, stop, eject, etc.) all with
one-touch ease, says Sony.
The PC
has a configured keyboard, designed with spacing between the keys, for a
comfortable typing experience. The unit also has a 12-tone music analyzer
that translates your music into a colorful LED light show that plays out
beneath the palm rest of the PC.
It is
backed by optional Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with sufficient
power for high-speed performance and an energy-efficient design for remote
computing.
The CS
model will start at about $920, while the BD model will go for around
$1,070.
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