New Sony PC Hits Trifecta Merging Chic Colors, Mobility and High-End Performance

    SAN DIEGO, July 14 /EMWNews/ -- 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.