The latest notebook PC with Blu-ray capability and HDMI connectivity for high definition entertainment at home

Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited today expanded the VAIO personal computer family by adding the new FZ Series with Blu-ray capability. The top-of-the-range model,VGN-FZ18G,comes with a Blu-ray drive that allows creation and playback of high definition contents. The new FZ Series aims to put high performance features in home users ’hands with the latest Intel Centrino R Duo processor technology. Incorporated with the new Clear Bright High Color LCD 90 screen with extraordinary color reproduction,the A4 size PC allows users to take it around the house while delivering top-class entertainment and image quality.It is perfect for family users who want to turn their PC into another entertainment platform at home.

The new generation Clear Bright High Color LCD 90 screen is the brand new item in the spotlight.The exceptional 15.4 ” screen display of the FZ Series achieves 90%color purity for true-to-life picture quality,reproducing brilliant colors and higher contrasts. Photos, personal videos and films are revitalized as a result, bringing the visual quality Sony is renowned for to a higher level.

The latest member of Sony ’s HD World,the VGN-FZ18G,features the Blu-ray Optical Disc drive,a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital media,including HD video.In addition to viewing Blu-ray disc films,it is also capable of editing and recording HD contents.Simply insert a BD-R 1.1 or BD-RE 2.1 disc to the VGN-FZ18G,and users can write up to 50GB data on it.The capability of viewing,editing and recording full HD video makes VAIO FZ a very personal HD video home editing pack.VAIO FZ possesses substantial graphic power from its NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)to provide high-definition (HD)decoding capabilities of very high rate playback for optimum results with HD movies.

As for audio setting, the FZ Series is equipped with “Sound Reality ”,the DSD compatible high quality sound chip;3D audio with direct sound 3D support;built-in stereo speakers and built-in monaural microphone. The features allow immaculate sound enjoyment in the comfort of one ’s home.

A built-in HDMI connector is available for Full HD performance for the VGN-FZ18G user ’s TV at home. Traditionally,connection between the PC and HD-ready TV would occupy numerous cables,color-coded plugs and a major headache.For the VAIO FZ series,the connection is a crucial single-cable away for hassle-free output of quality video and audio.The VGN-FZ18G can be connected to other high definition devices such as BRAVIA LCD TVs,PlayStation R 3 and Sony Blu-ray disc player via the HDMI input.The feature is definitely an ultimate enjoyment for anyone wanting to enjoy the latest HD format movies at ease. Delightful entertainment pleasures can be enjoyed with the AV control panel above the keyboard.Everything is literally at the user ’s fingertips,with an array of dedicated AV buttons for simple,convenient play control.This makes using computers easy and suitable for all members of the family.

VAIO FZ ’s modern yet sophisticated design blends seamlessly with today ’s stylish home interior decorations. The beautiful streamline design comes in black and silver finish.The tone body folds symmetrically together with a convenient design that skipped the use of notebook latch,making it simple yet stylish.Despite its simplistic design,the notebook possesses a durable quality with top and bottom body that surfaced with magnesium and an aluminum hairline above the keyboard (available on the VGN-FZ18G).The VAIO FZ Series measures 35.6(W)x 2.5-3.5(H)x 25.5(D)cm in dimensions and weighs only 2.7kg,and is very easy to carry around at home.

Sony ’s advanced manufacturing technology provides the VAIO FZ a comprehensive combination of devices, powered by the latest Mobile Intel R 965 GMS Express Chipset and Intel R C o r e TM 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz) for the VGN-FZ18G,Intel R C o r e TM 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2 GHz)for the VGN-FZ17G and Intel R Core TM 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.80 GHz)for the VGN-FZ15G.Integrated wireless LAN connection (IEEE 802.11a/b/g),Bluetooth R ver. 2.0,4MB Advanced smart cache memory (for the VGN-FZ18G and VGN-FZ17G;2MB for the VGN-FZ15G),Memory Stick slots (Standard /Duo size compatible)and SD memory card slot offer extensive connectivity.

The FZ Series employs the latest Microsoft R Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (English version)with Traditional Chinese Language Pack.Multimedia functions are made perfect by audio-visual (AV)software applications such as Click to DVD BD 3.0 for the VGN-FZ18G,Click to DVD 2.6 for the VGN-FZ17G and VGN-FZ15G, SonicStage Mastering Studio,Windows R Media Center,Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0 and Norton Internet Security 2007.Users can now enjoy top-class entertainment in the comfort of their home.