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Thursday November 2, 12:37 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Sony Revs the Engines of Its New Ultra-Light VAIO Notebooks
The Ultimate in Ultra-Lights, the VAIO PCG-SR Series Features High Performance Pentium III Processors
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2000--Sony Electronics has integrated digital entertainment with the essentials of personal computing and the new mobile Intel® Pentium® III 750MHz(1) processor to create both the lightest and the slimmest new VAIO PCs with Intel's SpeedStep(TM) technology(2).
Unique in not only form and weight, but in its versatility, the less-than-three-pound, one-inch-thin VAIO SR17 notebook gives those desiring stylish, ultra-portable notebooks the option of either a consumer-oriented Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition operating system or a more business-focused Windows 2000 Professional operating system. But with its 750 MHz processor, 20 GB hard drive(3) and 128 MB of SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB maximum), the svelte SR is no performance lightweight.
``Our new SR notebooks are prime examples of Sony's continued ability to integrate innovation across both digital entertainment and business computing platforms,'' said Mark Hanson, Sony Electronics' vice president and general manager for VAIO PC products. ``Everyone from the jet-setting CEO to the trend-setting traveler can enjoy the benefits of this sleek, highly-portable notebook. It's a perfect travel companion.''
The PCG-SR17 notebook features an extended-life lithium-ion battery(4), Sony's JogDial(TM) control for easy application selection; an integrated v.90 56K(5) modem; a Sony i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 interface(6) to support high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer among compatible Sony products; and an S3 Savage/MX(TM) graphics chip with 8 MB Video SGRAM. To make the computing experience even more enjoyable, the SR17 touts a 10.4`` XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen with XBRITE(TM) polysilicon technology and built-in stereo speakers.
Flexibility in function is achieved via a type II PC card slot with CardBus support, one USB port, audio in, headphone out, an RJ-11 phone jack and VGA output (on supplied adapter). The PCG-SR17 also features a dedicated Memory Stick® media slot to accommodate the quick storage of data, images and secure music downloads from the Internet (where connectivity is available). The removable Memory Stick media also enhance the new notebook's compatibility with compatible digital still and digital video cameras, including Sony's Cyber-shot® and Digital Mavica® and Sony DV Handycam® camcorders. This convenient storage capability is a powerful resource for retrieving graphics, video and still photography to create interactive PowerPoint® presentations, Web designs and video email.
The SR17 notebook computer, says Hanson, encourages individuals to embrace the notion of life after work, entertainment while traveling and legacy-free computing. ``It's the portable entertainment solution for a wide variety of multi-media and computing aficionados,'' said Hanson.
Both PC and A/V enthusiasts can exploit the SR17's feature-rich resume by enjoying additional software options, like Sony's easy-to-use MovieShaker(TM), which enables users to create their own digital home movies -- or video e-mail -- by organizing digital images and video clips, introducing customized text and audio and selecting fun transitions. The SR17 is now available to consumers. It has an estimated selling price of $2,500(7). Its sister system, the SR17K, featuring Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, is priced at around $2,600(7).
Key Specifications:
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Sony VAIO SuperSlim Notebooks
PCG-SR17, PCG-SR17K
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CPU Mobile Intel®Pentium®III processor 700 MHz(1)
featuring Intel® SpeedStep(TM) technology(2)
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LCD 10.4" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT with XBRITE(TM) polysilicon
Display technology
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Operating PCG-SR17: Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition
System PCG-SR17K: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional
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Dimensions 0.9"-1.2" thin x 10.2" W x 8.2", 2.98 lbs. light (with
supplied battery)
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Software Adobe Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home
Applications Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE, QuickTime(TM), ArcSoft®
PhotoPrinter(TM) 2000 Pro, Intuit® Quicken® Basic
2000, McAfee® VirusScan®, Microsoft® Word 2000,
RealNetworks RealPlayer® 7 Basic, Sonic Foundry Sound
Forge® XP, Sony DVgate(TM), Sony Media Bar(TM), Sony
MovieShaker(TM), Sony OpenMG(TM) Jukebox, Sony
PictureGear(TM), Sony Smart Capture, Sony VisualFlow
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Interfaces USB, i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400(6), audio in, headphone
out, RJ-11 phone jack, MagicGate(TM), Memory Stick®,
VGA output (on supplied adapter)
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Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
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Hard Drive 20.0 GB fixed(3)
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Battery 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery (PCGA-BP2S)
Battery Life: Approx. 3.5-5.5 hours (with supplied
battery)(4)
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Digital S3 Savage/MX(TM) graphics chip with 8.0 MB Video SGRAM,
Video MPEG1 digital video, supports full screen playback
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Digital Hardware MIDI, Windows® sound system compatible, 3D
Audio surround, built-in stereo speakers
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Drives Floppy Disk Drive (optional), external USB 1.44 MB, 3.5"
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Modem Integrated V.90 56K modem(5)
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Additional Features (1) type II PC card slot with
CardBus support, (1) USB port, Sony
MagicGate(TM) Memory Stick® media slot
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Optional MSG-32A (32 MB), MSG-64A (64 MB) / MagicGate(TM)
Accessories Memory Stick® media $ 99.95/$149.95
PCGA-DVD51/A / External 8X max. DVD-ROM drive $399.99
PCGA-CDRW52 / External 8X4X24X max. CD-RW drive $499.99
PCGA-CD51/A / External 16X max. CD-ROM drive $299.99
PCGA-UMS1/A / USB Mouse $49.99
PCGA-CCZ5 or PCGA-CC5 / Carrying Case $149.99
PCGA-AC16V1 / Additional AC adapter $99.99
PCGA-UFD5 / USB floppy drive $79.99
PCGA-BP2S / Additional Lithium-Ion battery $299.99
PCGA-BP4S / Double-capacity Lithium-Ion battery $499.99
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Availability October
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ESP PCG-SR17: $2,499.99 ($2,399.99 after $100 MIR)(7)
PCG-SR17K: $2,599.99 ($2,499.99 after $100 MIR)(7)
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(1)MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance. (2)The processor may be reduced to lower operating speed when operating on battery power. (3)GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. (4)Battery life may vary, depending on usage conditions. (5)Due to regulations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum obtainable during download transmissions. Actual speeds will vary depending on various conditions. (6)i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. (7)Prices listed are estimated U.S. selling prices. Actual prices may vary.
Editor's Note: Sony's Personal Network Solutions Company (PNSC), a division of Sony Electronics' Consumer Electronics Group, is based in San Diego. PNSC markets digital imaging products and services, including Cyber-shot® and Digital Mavica® still cameras, Handycam® camcorders, related accessories and ImageStation(TM); branded computer products, including VAIO notebook and desktop computers; Trinitron® and FD Trinitron displays and other multimedia products through distributors, resellers and consumer retailers. For additional information about Sony computer products, call 888/315-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com.
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Contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Terri Steele, 858/942-7783
terri.steele@am.sony.com
or
Mindstorm Communications
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