New Sony VAIO notebook PCs show their Fall colours

Sony of Canada Ltd., Canada's leading supplier
of electronic and computer products for consumers and business, today put the
"personal" back into personal computer by introducing the new, multi-coloured
VAIO(R) FJ-Series of slim, portable notebook PCs.
Combining portable power and productivity with a sense of style, the
VAIO FJ-Series notebook PCs are available in several colours that will
complement the individual flair and personality of their owners. Onyx Black,
Sky Blue and Raspberry Red casings are accented by similar shades on the
bezels and palm rests of each notebook PC.
The VAIO FJ Series is available with either the Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition with Service Pack 2 operating system (VGN-FJ170B) or the Microsoft XP
Professional Edition (VGN-FJ180PL and VGN-FJ180PR). It is also available with
Microsoft's French language operating system (VGN-FJ170QB). All models feature
integrated Intel(R) Centrino(TM) Pentium 740 M or 750 M Processors, fast
serial ATA 100 gigabyte (GB) hard drives, advanced DDR2 512 megabyte (MB)
random access memory (RAM), Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, Windows sound
system compatibility with built-in stereo speakers, DVD+R double layer/
DVD+/-RW drive/burner, and 14.1" WXGA 1280 X 800 pixels resolution XBRITE(TM)
liquid crystal display (LCD) display.
The addition of the VAIO FJ Series VGN-FJ170QB model brings to three
notebook PCs now manufactured by Sony for those Canadians whose first language
is French. The other models are the VAIO FS Series VGN-FS740QW and VGN-FS760QW
notebook PCs.
"Much like your automobile, your clothing and your favourite music, your
portable electronic devices say something about who you are," said Puneet
Jain, Senior Marketing Manager, VAIO Personal Computers & Monitors, Consumer
Audio Visual/Information Technology Group, Sony of Canada Ltd. "These
colourful new PCs make a bold statement about your personality as soon as you
pull them out of your bag. They also help others to define your sense of
style, your commitment to quality and your appreciation for what value truly
is."
Integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN allows consumers to send email or surf
the 'net whether they are cruising around campus, at the local coffee shop or
wherever there is an available hot spot. The built-in camera and microphone
make video chat a snap. They can keep in touch with friends and family with
virtual face-to-face conversations using widely available video conferencing
software.
The VAIO FJ-Series notebook is also equipped to be a home theatre away
from home. With the vibrant display and onboard DVD+R double layer/DVD+/-RW
drive, consumers can watch their favorite home movies and DVDs with stunning
clarity.
The VAIO FJ-Series model also comes with a full suite of Sony multimedia
applications, including SonicStage(TM) software for managing music in a
variety of formats and Click to DVD(TM) software for easy one-click DVD
mastering. To make data sharing and transfer a breeze, the notebook also comes
standard with a multitude of connector interfaces, including an i.LINK(R)
(IEEE 1394) and two USB 2.0 ports as well as a Memory Stick(R) media slot.
The VAIO FJ-Series notebook PC in Onyx Black will be available this month
at manufacturer's suggested retail pricing (MSRP) starting at $1,899.99. The
VAIO FJ-Series notebook PC, featuring an XP Professional operating system, has
an MSRP starting at $1,999.99. Exclusive colours Raspberry Red and Sky Blue
can be purchased next month.

About Sony of Canada Ltd.

Established in 1955, Sony of Canada Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, a world leader in the manufacture and
marketing of electronic and computer products for consumer, business,
electronics publishing and multimedia applications on a global scale. With
headquarters in Toronto, sales offices in Vancouver and Montreal and
distribution centres in Coquitlam, British Columbia, and Whitby, Ontario,
approximately 970 employees support 72 Sony stores and a network of more than
3,000 authorized dealers across Canada.

For further information: please visit us at www.sony.ca,
www.thesonystore.ca, www.sonybiz.ca or www.sonystyle.ca, Sony's product
information and e-commerce Web site, or contact: John B. Challinor II APR,
General Manager, Advertising & Corporate Communications, Sony of Canada Ltd.,
(416) 495-3740, john_challinor@sony.ca; Michelle Cowan, Account Executive,
Technology Practice, Silverhammer Public Relations, (416) 324-2024,
michelle_cowan@silver-hammer.com

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