Sony launches a sleek, easy-to-carry netbook – the VAIO W series

Submitted by Sarika Valecha on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 11:42

sonySony's VAIO lineup of notebooks has a new addition - this time round a netbook, the VAIO W series! The sturdily-built, fast-performing 10-inch netbook possesses the key characteristics of the Sony VAIO notebook, but in a much smaller, easy-to-carry package!

The elegantly-designed VAIO W series netbook is just perfect for sending emails and instant messages, as well as browsing the Internet. In addition, the netbook is equipped with a built-in VAIO Multimedia Suite, which is a handy amalgamation of video and photo editing tools to enable users create their own high-quality home movies and slideshows - anywhere, anytime.

Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system and Atom N280 1.66 Ghz processor, the VAIO W series netbook boasts an LED-backlit display that support a 16:9 aspect ratio; and a sleek 1366 x 768-resolution screen.

The other features of the newly-launched, Rs. 29,990-priced, netbook include a 160GB hard drive; 1 GB DDR2 RAM; two convenient USB ports; incorporated Bluetooth technology; a built-in webcam and microphone; and a 3-cell lithium ion battery.

The VAIO W netbook also features a built-in Wi-Fi, which not only facilitates a high-speed connection to Internet, but also keeps the users plugged into their favorite media.

In addition, the VAIO 'Media plus' feature enables the streaming of photos, music and videos from the VAIO W, to be enjoyed on a compatible TV via a DLNA-compliant device!


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