Sony Unveils New Notebooks with DVD Burners
February 04, 2004
San Diego, CA - Sony has announced new models in its VAIO notebook line-up, including what it calls the smallest portable DVD burning notebook on the market. The new notebooks are also among the first with new Intel Centrino mobile technology for connecting to both IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks.
The three new model lines encompass the PCG-Z1WA, PCG-V505EX and PCG-TR3A families of ultra-portable notebooks. Elegant styling and award-winning industrial design are further enhanced by expanded Wi-Fi wireless networking options, the manufacturer describes. The Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 BG chip in each of the new lines enable effortlessly access to the Internet in environments using the most popular wireless protocols.
The PCG-TRA3P3 model, available exclusively online at www.sonystyle.com, comes equipped with a DVD-RW drive; Sony's exclusive XBRITE display technology for crisp, vivid video playback; and Click to DVD software for one-click conversion of digital camcorder footage to professional quality DVDs.
This model also has a built-in camera that helps users can capture still shots or video directly to the hard drive or participate in live web conferencing over either 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks.
Beyond the TRA3 line with its 10.6-inch wide-format display, the other new series offer two additional steps up in size. The V505EX features a 12.1-inch display and built-in CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, which is ideal for working on the road or viewing your own in-flight movie. The Z1WA offers a bit more real estate with a full-sized keyboard and 14.1-inch display in a package that weighs less than five pounds.
All three families of notebooks come with Sony's suite of easy-to-use multimedia software, including SonicStage software for managing digital music files and DVgate Plus video editing software which allows for capturing and export of digital video to and from DV and MICROMV camcorders. The application also includes one-click video capture and precision editing features for easy-to-use, high quality video editing.
Each also has VAIO Media software, Sony's simple interface for sharing digital content among PCs or consumer electronics devices on a home network.
Prices start at about $1,900 for the V505EX series and range to about $2,300 for the Z1WA series. The base configuration TR3A model will sell for about $2,100, and about $3,000 for the model with a DVD burner.
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