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    Sony VAIO X505 Released (pics, specs)

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Andrew Baxter, May 11, 2004.

  1. Andrew Baxter

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    Today in New York City Sony announced that the amazingly thin Sony VAIO X505 notebook will be available for sale to the U.S. market in June.



    The VAIO X505 is among the first notebooks ever to feature a carbon nickel casing, contributing to the computer's extra-slim form and keeping it in the featherweight class at a little under two pounds. With a 10.4-inch screen and a full-featured keyboard, the X505 squeezes the performance of a notebook twice the size into a package that is about half an inch thick.


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    The VAIO X505 is pencil thin -- literally



    "Significant technological advancements went into making a PC this small," said Mike Abary, general manager of VAIO PC marketing for Sony Electronics. "In addition to pioneering the use of new materials for the casing, we've also pushed the envelope on motherboard design shrinking it to the size of a MiniDisc™. The result is a pint-sized powerhouse with the eye-catching design only Sony can provide." [​IMG]


    Proving it is more than a pretty face; this model is fueled by an Intel® Pentium® M processor and features a 20GB hard drive. The lithium-ion battery delivers up to four hours of productivity on a single charge. Sony's exclusive suite of multimedia applications enhances the notebook's entertainment appeal, PictureGear™ Studio and SonicStage™ software allow for managing and sharing digital entertainment content.


    The unit comes with the complete executive package. A form-fitting ballistic nylon carrying case and matching accessories case make a style statement. Standard accessories include a specially designed 802.11g wireless LAN card, display/LAN adapter and cleaning cloth. Available exclusively through Sony Style concept stores and online at www.sonystyle.com for about $3,000, the X505 notebook will also be bundled with a USB mouse with a Memory Stick media slot

     
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    Andrew Baxter, May 11, 2004
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  2. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Good news: It will legitimately be in the U.S. market
    Bad News: It's still almost the same price as if you imported it [V]

    BEAUTIFUL MACHINE, though!!!!
     
    Big Calhoun, May 12, 2004
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