Sony enhances mobile computing experience with new VAIO summer line-up

The TZ and CR Series are part of the new VAIO summer line-up which also includes the FZ Series, the SZ Series and the AR Series.

Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Dharmendra Lalai, Senior Manager, IT Marketing Division, Sony Gulf FZE said: "With the TZ series, we've used cutting-edge materials and technology, the latest platform and the highest design values not just to meet but to exceed the expectations of our most demanding customers. Notebooks today are an extension of your personality and so, with the five colour options in the CR series, we are proud to offer a modern and exciting colour collection for consumers to express themselves with a colour that matches their unique personal taste and preference."

VAIO TZ Series

Though light in weight and simplistic in design, the VAIO TZ Series upholds its renowned visual excellence. The cutting-edge, 11.1-inch LCD monitor provides an exceptional colour purity of 72%, making the VAIO TZ Series the first mobile PC of the same screen size to achieve such high colour reproduction rate. Together with brightness enhancement of up to 24%, the image quality is on par with an LCD TV. This means photos, personal video and films literally appear more lifelike and convincing compared to conventional displays.

An astonishingly small Motion Eye webcam is artfully concealed in the screen surround. When you consider that the lid is a mere 4.7mm thick - itself a remarkable feat of engineering - the miniaturisation of the camera is all the more impressive. This new feature removes the hassle of conventional web cameras and is wire-free, sync-free and always ready to launch.

Despite its highly compact, unusually slim case, the TZ-Series has a wealth of features. The VGN-TZ17GN/B and VGN-TZ17GN/N are powered by the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600 (1.20 GHz) and Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset. Integrated wireless LAN connection (IEEE 802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth® ver. 2.0, two USB 2.0 ports, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick slots (Standard / Duo size compatible) offer extensive connectivity. This precision use of space ensures that there's even room for an integrated DVD±R/RW RAM optical drive featuring Double Layer (DL) technology for massive capacity.

Security is vital for peace of mind, so the TZ-Series employs an ironclad combination of fingerprint recognition and Trusted™ Platform Module (TPM) hardware encryption to keep your personal data absolutely safe. Should you accidentally drop the machine, VAIO Hard Disk Protection automatically parks the drive heads to prevent damage to the disk.

VAIO CR Series

In the VAIO CR Series, the wrap-around trim, lustrous coating and flawless finish make each notebook a true design piece. Special styling features such as smooth rounded borders and flashy lighting effects will make you stand out from the crowd. Aimed at providing noticeable, entertaining and fun personal computers to the style-conscious youth who love to express themselves whether at work or play, the VAIO CR Series offers five attractive colour options (Blazing Red, Luxury Pink, Indigo Blue, Pure White and Aroma Black) to suit the user's personality.

Besides its appealing outlook, the VAIO CR Series is equipped with smart technologies for convenient usage. The Instant-on mode and A/V controls provide on-demand access to media content. Select the "instant mode" button just above the keyboard and go straight to watching a movie, playing music, or viewing photos without booting-up the operating system. A complete set of multimedia controls make content navigation a breeze.

The CR Series is built for those who enjoy active lifestyles. Having this in mind, CR Series has expanded its connectivity to allow users to fully enjoy a mobile life. Features include three USB 2.0 connectors, an i.LINK connector for video transfer, an S-video out connector for TV connection to watch a DVD or play games on a big screen. The VAIO CR series - VGN-CR13G and VGN-CR11GH offer a comprehensive package of excellent features, powered by the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology, Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset and Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.80 GHz). Integrated wireless LAN connection (IEEE 802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth® ver. 2.0, 2MB Advanced smart cache memory, Memory Stick slot (Standard / Duo size compatible) and SD memory card slot are also available to offer exceptional performance.

The VAIO TZ Series and CR Series are part of the VAIO Summer line-up which also includes the:
VAIO FZ Series, VAIO AR Series and the VAIO SZ Series.

Sony VAIO notebooks are available at major AV/IT outlets in the UAE, including Jumbo Electronics, Plug-ins, Jacky's, Sharaf DG, Compu ME, EMAX etc.