Sleek and Svelte Music System With Multiple Functions: NAS-Z200iR and CMT-Z100iR

LONDON, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --

-- The "do-it-all" compact audio system

-- No excess on the outside: simple, slender and unified in design

-- PC music streaming and full display remote control (NAS-Z200iR)

-- No compromise on sound quality

Looking for a stylish music system that's more than a dock for an iPod(R)?
Unveiled today from Sony is a new line of multi-functional compact audio
systems: the NAS-Z200iR and CMT-Z100iR. While minimalist in style, they
are packed with superlatives. Features include a docking station for an
iPod, a slot loading CD player, a USB port, PC streaming and Internet
radio (NAS-Z200iR) and an integrated AM/FM radio. And with Sony's
engineering expertise and excellence in sound, your music is released in
hi-fi quality.

NAS-Z200iR -- PC streaming with intuitive remote control

In today's digital environment, music sources are multiple: MP3 players,
PCs, CDs, phones, radio, etc. To be able to easily access, connect and
share is key for a seamless music listening experience. The NAS-Z200iR is
DLNA Certified(TM) with Wi-Fi(R), which means devices with this industry
certification can talk to each other and allow easy data transfer
wirelessly. So you can access the music library that's on your PC and play
your tracks back on the Z200iR all from your sofa or bed. Listening to
Internet radio is also easy and fun directly using your home network and
making radio station selection from Z200iR's remote control.

Whether it's choosing radio stations or songs from your PC or iPod, the
remote control's large 3.5-inch LCD display and friendly user interface
allow you to sit back and relax for an uninterrupted music listening
experience. Selecting by artist, album or song in your iPod is also easily
done from the remote control without having to get up for your player to
find what you're looking for. The battery is rechargeable, and the colour
display is lit only when in use.

With Sony's audio system, the flexibility is readily there to playback
from different sources thanks to the integrated CD player, USB
connectivity for a Walkman(R) or any other MP3 player and an audio-in
port. The CD player, which will play both audio CD and CD-R/RW discs with
MP3 tracks, is discreetly integrated into Z200iR's sleek design. If you
like to listen to the radio in the morning, there's AM/FM radio as well.
All the choices are there.

Skilfully hidden under NAS-Z200iR's minimalist style is not only its
multi-functionality but also its power to deliver sound. For the system,
two independent speaker enclosures are incorporated (20W x 2), unlike some
systems which use a common or single enclosure. For higher fidelity stereo
sound, the enclosures are carefully constructed within the confines of
space, to keep vibration between the speakers and the main unit to a
minimum. For powerful and natural bass performance, strong magnets are
required. In order to achieve this in such a compact unit, double
neodymium magnets are utilised for the bass drivers.

CMT-Z100iR -- offering a simple solution for hi-fi enthusiasts

The CMT-Z100iR is another svelte compact sound system, not only in glossy
black but also in white. Its multiple features include iPod / CD / USB
playback, an AM/FM radio tuner, an audio-in port, 20W x 2 speakers, a
remote control and a large display that shows the time and selected
function. Sharing the acoustic technologies used in the Z200iR, your
music is released in rich and clear sound that's beyond expectations from
a system this small. The bass/treble adjustment allows you to tailor the
sound to your preference.

For added convenience, both the NAS-Z200iR and CMT-Z100iR can be wall
mounted with a VESA wall bracket, which is a standard mount used also for
TVs. The CMT-Z100iR is available in July and the NAS-Z200iR will come to
stores across Europe in mid September.

Environmental Info

Sony is engaged in a constant review of its manufacturing, operational and
business practices to ensure that its products are developed in an
environmentally responsible way. This approach can broadly be divided into
three areas:

Product

-- The NAS-Z200iR and CMT-Z100iR consume only 0.5W in Standby mode.

Process

-- Halogenated materials may pose a risk to the environment if disposed
of improperly. To minimize this risk for the NAS-Z200iR and CMT-Z100iR, the
flame retardants of main printed circuit boards are halogen-free.

Planet

Sony is determined to lead the way as a responsible
manufacturer, and as a result we are focussing on three key areas of
investment:

-- Reducing CO2 gas emissions
-- Increasing the percentage of renewable energy used in manufacturing
facilities
-- Minimising the resources used by our factories in manufacturing

"iPod" is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

"Sony" and "WALKMAN" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

About Sony:

Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology
products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
one of the world's leading digital entertainment brands. Sony recorded
consolidated global annual sales of EUR 55.44 billion (yen 8,871 billion)
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, based on an average market
exchange rate for the same period of yen 160.0 to the EUR. It employs
approximately 180,500 people worldwide.

In Europe, the Sony Group recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 12.73
billion (yen 2,328 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. Sony
Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is
responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered
consolidated sales of EUR 9.55 billion for the same period.

For more information on Sony Europe, please visit
http://www.sony-europe.com and http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter

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