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The R505DS model comes with the Mobile Intel Pentium III processor 1.13 GHz-M, 256 MB SDRAM, and a 40 GB hard drive while the R505DL features the Mobile Intel Pentium III processor 1.00 GHz-M, 256 GB of SDRAM, and a 30 GB hard drive.
Graphics Intel(R) 830MG integrated Intel(R) 830MG integrated
graphics chip with graphics chip with
D.V.M. technology including Intel(R)
up to 32 MB D.V.M. technology
SDRAM including 32 MB
(shared)
newsalert.com
February 12, 2002 16:06
Sony's Popular R505 Notebooks Combine Connectivity With Mobility; New VAIO PCs Feature Enhanced Processors, Bundled Docking Stations and Integrated Wireless Connectivity
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002--Proving you don't have to be plugged in to be powerful, Sony Electronics introduced today two additions to its popular SuperSlim Pro(TM) line of VAIO(R) R505 notebook computers. With nothing less than a 1 GHz processor, the new R505DS and R505DL models combine high-performance and maximum digital entertainment possibilities with ultralight portability. The R505DS model packs its punch to go with integrated IEEE 802.11b wireless capabilities.
"The hat-trick of mobility includes light weight, enhanced productivity and wireless connectivity," said Mark Hanson, vice president and general manager of VAIO PC marketing for Sony Electronics. "Consumers need to free themselves from all cables, not just the power plug, to truly enjoy the benefits of their mobile PCs."
You Can Take it With You
The new R505 PCs weigh less than four and a half pounds and are backed by Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processors while still maintaining very thin profiles. The R505DS model comes with the Mobile Intel Pentium III processor 1.13 GHz-M, 256 MB SDRAM, and a 40 GB hard drive while the R505DL features the Mobile Intel Pentium III processor 1.00 GHz-M, 256 GB of SDRAM, and a 30 GB hard drive.
Both include a SlimDock(TM) docking station with a floppy disk drive and a CD-RW/DVD combo drive for users who want to watch DVD movies, listen to music CDs or burn CDs on the road without adding a lot of weight or plug-in peripherals. Mirroring the ports built into each R505 unit, the SlimDock also features two USB ports, a serial port, printer port, a convenient 10Base-T/100Base-TX integrated Ethernet port and VGA-out for easy, direct hook-up to projectors or monitors.
Sony also offers a variety of entertainment features with the R505 models, including Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition operating system and a full suite of business and entertainment applications like MovieShaker(TM), DVgate(TM), SonicStage(TM) for VAIO, and PictureGear(TM) software for movie making, music CD creation and photo editing.
Ultralight But Not a Lightweight
The R505DS model will be available for about $2,300 next month. Consumers can also have the option of purchasing R505DS models with either Windows(R) 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Pro preloaded. The R505DL model will sell for approximately $1,700 and will be available next month.
Key Specifications, R505DL and R505DS VAIO(R) Notebook PC
VAIO PCG-R505DL VAIO PCG-R505DS
CPU Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R) Mobile Intel(R) Pentium(R)
III processor III processor 1.13
1.00GHz-M(1) supports GHz-M(1) supports enhanced
enhanced Intel(R) Intel(R)
Speedstep(TM) technology SpeedStep(TM) technology
LCD Display 12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT 12.1" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Operating Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
System Home Edition Home
Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
2000 Professional
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
Pro
Dimensions Approx. 1.16"-1.33" X 11" X Approx. 1.16"-1.33" X 11"
9.4" (H x W x D) X 9.4" (H x W x D)
4.30 lbs. (with standard 4.37 lbs. (with standard
battery) battery)
6.68 lbs. (with docking 6.75 lbs. (with docking
station and standard battery) station and standard
battery)
Among Included Adobe Acrobat(R) Reader(TM)
Software Adobe Photoshop(R) Elements
Applications Adobe(R) Premier(R)e 6.0 "LE" (DS series only)
Easy Systems Drag'n Drop CD(TM)
(DS series/Windows(R)2000 only)
Quicken(R) 2002 Basic
Microsoft(R) Word 2002
Apple QuickTime(TM)
Trend Micro PC-Cillin(R) 2000 (subscription
required)
RealNetworks(R) Real Entertainment Suite
Sony Digital Print
Sony DVgate(TM)
Sony MovieShaker(TM)
Sony PicoPlayer(TM)
Sony PictureGear(TM)
Sony SonicStage(TM) for VAIO PCs
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow(TM)
Intervideo WinDVD(R) 2000
SPDE Everquest(R) (Windows(R) XP Home only)
SPDE Screenblast(TM) Sound Forge(R) (Windows(R) XP
Home only)
SPDE Screenblast(TM) ACID(TM)
Online Center
-------------
America Online(R) (subscription required)
VAIO Support Agent
Earth Link(R) Total Access (subscription required)
Supplied USB(2), i.LINK(R)(IEEE 1394) USB(2), i.LINK(R)(IEEE
Interfaces (2)S400, headphone out, RJ-11 1394)(2) S400, VGA out,
phone jack, MagicGate(TM) headphone out, RJ-11 phone
Memory Stick(R) media slot, jack, MagicGate(TM) Memory
RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Stick(R) media slot, RJ-45
integrated Ethernet, Mic-in 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Jack, VGA out, Center Jog Ethernet, Center Jog Dial
Dial(TM) (TM), Mic-in Jack
Standard RAM 256 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB SDRAM, expandable
384 MB to 384 MB
Hard Disk 30.0 GB(3) fixed hard drive 40.0 GB(3) fixed hard
drive
Battery Supports standard lithium-ion Supports standard lithium-
battery (supplied) or double- ion battery (supplied) or
capacity lithium-ion battery double-capacity lithium-
(optional) ion battery (optional)
Up to 2.5 - 3.5 hours with Up to 2.5 - 3.5 hours with
standard battery standard battery
Up to 5.5 - 7.5 hours with Up to 5.5 - 7.5 hours with
double-capacity battery double-capacity battery
VAIO PCG-R505DL VAIO PCG-R505DS/DSK/DSP
Graphics Intel(R) 830MG integrated Intel(R) 830MG integrated
graphics chip with graphics chip with
D.V.M. technology including Intel(R)
up to 32 MB D.V.M. technology
SDRAM including 32 MB
(shared) SDRAM
(shared)
Digital Built-in stereo speakers Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Microsoft(R) sound system Microsoft(R) sound system
compatible compatible
Wireless Not bundled Integrated IEEE 802.11b
Features LAN
Drives SlimDock(TM) 1.44 MB, 3.5" SlimDock(TM) 1.44 MB, 3.5"
docking station (Floppy disk docking station (Floppy
drive, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, disk drive, CD-RW/DVD
serial, parallel, VGA out, combo drive, serial,
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) parallel, VGA out, i.LINK
S400, 2 USB, and 10BASE-T/100 (IEEE 1394) S400, 2 USB,
BASE-TX Ethernet ports) and 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet ports)
Modem Integrated V.90 modem Integrated V.90 modem
Optional Additional SlimDock(TM) Additional SlimDock(TM)
Accessories docking docking station with DVD
station with DVD drive drive (PCGA-DSD5)
(PCGA-DSD5)
Additional SlimDock(TM) Additional SlimDock(TM)
docking station with docking station with DVD/
DVD/CD-RW combination CD-RW combination drive
drive (PCGA-DSM5) (PCGA-DSM5)
MagicGate(TM) Memory Stick MagicGate(TM) Memory Stick
Media: 32MB (MSG-32A), 64 MB Media: 32MB (MSG-32A), 64
(MSG-64A), 128 MB (MSG-128A) MB (MSG-64A), 128 MB
(MSG-128A)
Additional standard battery Additional standard
(PCGA-BP2R) battery (PCGA-BP2R)
Double capacity battery Double capacity battery
(PCGA-BP4R) (PCGA-BP4R)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A) USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA- Additional AC adapter
AC19V3) (PCGA-AC19V3)
Large carrying case (PCGA-CCF) Large carrying case
(PCGA-CCF)
Notebook backpack (PCGA-CCP1) Notebook backpack (PCGA-
CCP1)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5) Carrying case (PCGA-CCR5)
External CD-RW/DVD combo drive External CD-RW/DVD combo
(PCGA-CRWD1) drive (PCGA-CRWD1)
(Windows(R) XP only)
External CD-ROM drive (PCGA- External CD-ROM drive
CD51/A) (PCGA-CD51/A)
External USB floppy drive External USB floppy drive
(PCGA-UFD5) (PCGA-UFD5) - $79.99
Wireless LAN Pro access point Wireless LAN Pro access
(PCWA-A200) point (PCWA-A200)
Wireless LAN Pro PC card
(PCWA-C100)
Availability March March
Estimated $1,700 $2,300
Selling
Price:
Editor's Note: Sony Electronics' Information Technology Products Division is based in San Diego and markets VAIO notebook and desktop computers, CLIE(TM) handhelds and Memory Stick(R) media. For additional information about Sony computer products, consumers can call (888) 315-SONY, or visit Sony's web site at: www.sony.com/vaio. For digital images and more press information, please visit Sony Electronics' news and information Web site at www.sony.com/news.
(1) GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. Processor speed may be reduced to lower speed when operating on battery power.
(2) 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.
(3) GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
CONTACT: Sony Electronics
Valerie Motis, 858/942-8016
Valerie.motis@am.sony.com
or
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