Sony Unveils Lightweight Blu-ray Disc
Notebook
Sony
has introduced the VAIO TT Series notebook, which is claimed to be the
world's lightest computer with Blu-ray Disc technology. Built in a
lightweight carbon-fiber chassis, it weighs 2.87 pounds and is less than
1-inch thin. Select models play Blu-ray Disc movies in full HD 1080p
resolution when connected to a compatible HDTV. These units can also
record, store, and play back personal content on high-capacity BD media.
It
features, says Sony, an 11.1-inch widescreen display with Sony's
XBRITE-DuraView LCD technology, delivering 100% color saturation for a
wide range of colors and picture quality. This technology also produces a
brighter screen thanks to an energy-efficient white LED backlight so you
can view photos in crystal-clear resolution, says the company.
The
display is built for Blu-ray Disc movies. Since many HD films are shot
using a 16:9 aspect ratio, the unit's extra-wide LCD is constructed with
the same dimensions. This minimizes the black bars that typically appear,
letting you view movies in their intended format.
For those
who prefer to watch content on a big screen television, the TT model also
has an HDMI output connector so you can connect it to a compatible
high-definition TV for a larger viewing experience (connector cable sold
separately).
It is
equipped with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology for powerful PC output
and energy-conserving features that deliver long battery life.
Select
VAIO TT notebooks feature a dual channel 256GB (128GB X 2) solid state
drive (SSD) with RAID technology. The result is quicker boot-up times,
faster application launches, and overall enhanced performance.
The PC
integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology provided by the
Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and its latest mobile network technology,
EV-DO Revision A. For this, a separate Sprint service subscription is
required.
The
notebook comes with the choice of Windows Vista Home Premium, Vista
Business, and Vista Ultimate operating systems. Windows XP Professional is
also available on select models.
All
models are ENERGY STAR 4.0 compliant, hold an EPEAT Silver ranking and
incorporate such eco-conscious features as a mercury-free LED backlit
LCD.
The TT
model starts at $2,000. The BD version will go for about $2,700, while the
SSD model (128GB) for around $2,750. It is available in a premium carbon
black, silk black, champagne gold and crimson red.
The VAIO
TT notebooks will be available online at http://www.sonystyle.com/pr/tt.
They will also be sold at Sony Style stores, military base exchanges, and
select retailers starting this fall.
Photo
courtesy: Sony
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