VAIO BZ Series PCs Offer Durability, Mobility and Performance
SAN DIEGO, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today announced a new line of
professional PCs -- the VAIO(R) BZ Series notebooks. Built for business, these
lightweight PCs incorporate the compatibility and productivity features
required by IT professionals and business customers.
The BZ notebook boasts a spacious 15.4-inch widescreen display and
full-size keyboard while weighing less than six pounds. An optional anti-glare
screen featuring Sony's patented XBRITE-ECO(TM) LCD technology provides a
crystal-clear picture.
The PC is housed in a durable magnesium alloy casing to endure the knocks,
bumps and accidents common to frequent travel. It also incorporates
G-Sensor(TM) Shock Protection technology to counteract sudden movements
helping to prevent damage and data loss.
A spill-resistant keyboard panel has been added to help protect the
internal components of the computer against accidental spills.
The BZ notebook is powered by new Intel(R) Centrino(R) 2 technology, the
chipset designed for sizzling performance, unbelievable system responsiveness,
and energy efficiency.
Select models come with Intel(R) vPro technology enabling IT managers to
fix PC-related problems remotely -- without ever leaving their workstation --
saving precious time and reducing support-related costs.
The PC also features a stripped-down software load so that the notebook
can be imaged faster greatly reducing set up time for the IT professional.
"Whether running heavy applications back at the office or closing a deal
on the road today's professionals need their PCs to perform -- wherever,
whenever," said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at
Sony Electronics. "This notebook delivers the robust performance they
require."
With the BZ notebook's integrated 802.11n LAN technology wirelessly check
e-mail and surf the web with greater range and reliability than ever before
when connected to a compatible hotspot.
The PC employs a biometric fingerprint sensor, a Trusted Platform Module
compliant chip and proprietary hard disk drive password protection software to
help protect data from unauthorized access.
It comes pre-installed with Windows Vista(R) Business operating system. A
Windows(R) XP Pro downgrade is also included for easy integration into
existing platforms.
The PC is equipped with plenty of slots, ports and jacks, including a
Memory Stick(R) media/SD card slot, three USB ports, i.LINK(R) IEEE-1394 port,
microphone and headphone jack and a PC Card (type-II) slot making it easy to
transfer files from external devices.
Sony offers VAIO Care(TM) (http://www.sony.com/vaiocare) a total lifecycle
management program that supports a business's needs throughout the life of the
product. Components of the program include extended service and accidental
damage protection options, 24/7 customer support and a dedicated phone line
for business customers.
The BZ models are Energy Star 4.0 and EPEAT Silver compliant and
incorporate eco-conscious features such as a mercury-free LED backlit LCD to
minimize the risk of mercury seeping into vulnerable eco-systems at the end of
its lifecycle.
Sony will also recycle your old PC, donate it for you or allow you to
trade it in, for fair market value, towards the purchase of a new PC
(http://www.sony.com/business).
The VAIO Professional BZ Series notebook line will be available, later
this month, starting at about $1,000, through value-added resellers and direct
market resellers. More information about the BZ Series is available online at
http://www.sony.com/pr/bz.
SOURCE Sony Electronics Inc.
Jon Piazza of Sony Electronics Inc., +1-310-498-5254, jon.piazza@am.sony.com;
or Caitlin McCabe of Ruder Finn, +1-646-220-2261, mccabec@ruderfinn.com, for
Sony Electronics Inc.
