Posts Tagged ‘Sony Laptop’
Sony PCs to Offer Google Web Browser
Google is shipping its Chrome browser with Sony Corp PCs, sealing the Internet company’s first such deal since it introduced the Web browser last year to compete with Microsoft.
The deal could expand the reach of Google’s fledgling product which lags behind browsers offered by Microsoft Corp and the Mozilla foundation in market share. Google spokesperson Eitan Bencuya said the deal with Sony went into effect this summer, but declined to discuss terms of the deal, such as which Sony PC models come pre-installed with the Chrome browser, or any financial terms. Google said the company was now exploring ways to make Chrome accessible to more people. “We are in the process of testing one such channel with Sony,” according to a statement. The deal with Sony was first reported by the Financial Times. Sony trails PC giants like Hewlett-Packard Company and Dell Inc, and did not rank among the top five PC vendors by worldwide shipments in the second quarter, according to research firm IDC. But Bencuya said Google was looking at striking similar deals with other PC makers. Google introduced the Chrome browser in September 2008 and remains a distant number four player in the browser market, with a 2.59 percent worldwide share in July according to market research firm Net Applications. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer dominates the browser market with 67.7 percent market share, followed by the Mozilla Foundation’s Firefox, with 22.5 percent, and Apple Inc’s Safari, with 4 percent.
Sony Launches W Series Vaio Netbook in India
Sony’s entry into the netbook market the VAIO W Series mini notebook has been launched in India.
The W models come in three colors – berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown – incorporating a 1366 x 768, LED backlit 10.1-inch (measured diagonally) ultra-wide display, isolated keyboard, built-in webcam and microphone, 160GB hard drive and comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system. Built into every model is a VAIO Multimedia Suite, a collection of video and photo editing tools that make it easy to create high-quality home movies, slideshows and more. It features built-in Wi-Fi and comes with VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming software, a media sharing application that lets users wirelessly stream content across DLNA(R)-enabled devices throughout the home network. Users can also stream video music and pictures from their W Series to their compatible primary PC or PS3 and vice-versa.
Users can easily transfer data, such as photos from a digital camera or music from an MP3 player, to and from the PC with the unit’s two USB ports. Incorporated Bluetooth technology enables wireless peripherals to be utilized.
The VAIO W Series mini notebook will retail for Rs. 29,990 at all Sony Center stores and retail partners across the country.
Sony Unveils New Line of Notebooks
Sony has unveiled a new line of life style oriented notebooks – the VAIO NW series.
The 2-tone color VAIO NW notebooks have a clear touch pad, a 15.5-inch Real Wide screen, an Intel Pentium Processor T4200 (2 GHz), a 160 GB HDD, 2 GB of RAM, HDMI output, wireless LAN and Bluetooth, while Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit comes pre-installed.
The laptops in the series also feature:
- Quick Web Access function – one push to launch directly into the web without having to wait for the Windows operating system to load.
- Display Off button – conserves the power by letting users turn off the screen while the notebook continues to function in the background for a quick resume.
- PMB (Picture Motion Browser) – an easy-to-use organizer to keep memorable photos and videos.
- VAIO Movie Story – an easy way to produce high-quality home movies
- VAIO MusicBox – a fun and automated way to enjoy music based on one’s mood.
Starting at Rs. 37,990, the VAIO NW series will be available at Sony authorized dealers and national retail partners across the country.
Sony India Launches VAIO X Series Notebooks
Sony has launched the “world’s lightest” notebooks with the VAIO X Series.
The VPCX113KG model weighs 655 gms with 3.5 hours battery life and 14 Hrs Optional LL battery.
It also features:
• 64 GB SSD
• Intel Atom Processor Z540 (1.86 GHz, HT Technology supported)
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
• 11.1 (28.2 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) ; VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n
The VPCX117LG model weighs 760 gms with 6.5 hours battery life and 16 Hrs Optional LL Battery.
It also features:
•128 GB SSD
• Intel Atom Processor Z550 (2 GHz, HT Technology supported)
• Genuine Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
• 11.1 (28.2 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) ; VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n
The X Series touch pad uses multi-touch functionality allowing users to zoom in and out, flip through pictures, rotate items and scroll vertically and horizontally without touching a mouse.
The VAIO X VPCX113KG and VPCX117LG costs Rs. 64,990 and Rs. 84,990 respectively.