Press Release. Intelligent features for easy browsing

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1 Press Release Hong Kong, June 9, 2010 The latest colourful VAIO P Series from Sony is your perfect partner for on-the-move computing. Weighing just over 600g and slipping effortlessly into a bag or jacket pocket, the new VAIO P Series gives you all the power of a fully-featured Windows computing experience. Available in four vibrant colours (orange, pink, black and white), the new VAIO P Series is complemented by a choice of stylish optional accessories. Intelligent features for easy browsing The VAIO P is the first notebook from Sony with a built-in accelerometer that responds to physical movements. Just give the VAIO a gentle shake to flick through pictures or the pages of a PDF document, or navigate back and forth through your web browsing history. The sensor also recognises when the VAIO P Series is turned on its side, automatically flipping the screen for easy reading of documents or web pages in portrait mode. The notebook s additional mouse buttons are perfectly placed for comfortable page-turning when you re reading in portrait position just like a paperback book or magazine. 1

2 Enjoy hassle-free trips with GPS What s more, the VAIO VPCP116KG/B is the first mini notebook from Sony with built-in GPS* and a new digital compass. Perfect for telling you where you are and what s happening around you, they can help you find your hotel or a nearby restaurant if you are standing on the street corner in an unfamiliar city. A new VAIO Location Search software* is bundled to offer a real-time map view without tying up your web browser. Your map position and orientation are displayed along with nearby Points of Interest and even local weather conditions. The ultra-light notebook s on-the-go credentials for travellers are boosted with HSPA module on-board, giving high-speed connectivity to mobile networks. *Only available on the VPCP116KG/B Easy and convenient operation Ideal for busy people who are always on the go, it is designed for simple operation when you are standing or walking. The central trackball is complemented by an additional touchpad and mouse buttons. Duplicating the main controls, they are located at either edge of the screen for comfortable operation with both thumbs while you are holding the computer in two hands. New VAIO P Series is beautifully designed for easy operation, with a comfortable full-pitch keyboard for easy typing, plus a bright, extra-wide VAIO Display Plus that is ideally proportioned for viewing movies or two web pages side-by-side. There is also an ambient light sensor that dims screen illumination for comfortable viewing while saving power. For extra convenience, dedicated buttons are provided for Quick Web Access and onetouch access to VAIO Care. There is also a handy new Change Resolution button: instantly select a larger font size for easy on-screen reading, or choose maximum detail for HD movie viewing. The new VAIO P Series VPCP116KG/B and VPCP115KG/B/D,/P,/W will be available from mid June 2010 at the suggested retail prices of HK$8,980 and HK$6,980, respectively. For customer enquiries, please contact Sony sales and services hotline at (852)

3 closer to you. The evolution continues. VAIO now becomes your indispensable partner, integrating closely with all aspects of your lifestyle. From the sheer pleasure of opening the package and seeing the improved quality and design, to stress-free support and superlative customer service, you will fully appreciate the polished intelligence that is the hallmark of new VAIO. In essence, a wonderfully moving experience that brings VAIO closer to you. 3

4 Key specifications of the VPCP116KG/B and VPCP115KG/B,/D,/P,/W : Model VPCP116KG/B VPCP115KG/B,/D,/P,/W Processor Technology *1 Intel Atom Processor Z540 (1.86 GHz, HT Technology supported *2 ) Chipset Intel System Controller Hub US15W Chipset Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (English Version) Language Pack: Traditional, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai Processor System Bus 533 MHz Memory Bus 533 MHz Cache Memory 512 KB Main Memory 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (on board *3 ) Flash Memory 128 GB *4 (Serial ATA) 64 GB *4 (PATA) Graphics Accelerator Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Display 8" wide (UWXGA: 1600 x 768) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Plus, LED backlight) Interfaces High Speed USB 2.0 x 2 Stereo mini jack x 1 Memory Stick Duo TM (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function) *5 SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) ) DC IN I/O Connector x 1 Wireless WAN Wireless WAN (HSDPA/HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS) --- Wireless LAN Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE b/g/n *6 Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11g) 150 Mbps (802.11n) *7 Frequency: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR Camera Effective pixels: 640 x 480 Audio Intel High Definition Audio compatible Built-in stereo speakers Built-in monaural microphone Keyboard/Input Device Approx.16.5 mm key pitch/1.2 mm keystroke 83keys Stick Pointer Touchpad Battery Life *8 Dimensions Bundled Battery VGP-BPS23/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 3.5 hours of use Optional Long Battery VGP-BPL23 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7.5 hours of use 245 x 19.8 x 120 mm Bundled Battery VGP-BPS23/W./P,/D Lithium-ion battery: up to 4 hours of use Optional Long Battery VGP-BPL23 Lithium-ion battery: up to 8.5 hours of use 4

5 (W x H x D) (approx.) Weight (approx.) Included Software Supplied Accessories Display/LAN Adapter Local Warranty & VAIO International Repair Service 646 g (including the supplied battery) AV Entertainment: Windows Media Center, Quick Web Access Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition *9 Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 *10 Tool: VAIO Location Search Evernote for VAIO, Adobe Reader 9 Utilities: VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i Visual Effects Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial *11, Webroot Spy Sweeper 90-day Free Trial *12 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton Online Backup 60-day Free Trial *13 AC Adaptor (VGP-AC10V2 or VGP-AC10V6) Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS23/B) *14 Display/LAN adaptor (VGP- DA10) Noise Cancelling headphone (MDR-NC021LP/BM2) Spare Stick Pointer caps x 2 Strap Cable 618 g (including the supplied battery) AV Entertainment: Windows Media Center, Quick Web Access Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition *9 Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60- Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 *10 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe Reader 9 Utilities: VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magici Visual Effects Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial *11, Webroot Spy Sweeper 90-day Free Trial *12 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton Online Backup 60-day Free Trial *13 AC Adaptor (VGP-AC10V2 or VGP-AC10V6) Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS23/W,/P,/D) *14 Display/LAN adaptor (VGP- DA10) Noise Cancelling headphone (MDR-NC021LP/BM2) Spare Stick Pointer caps x 2 Strap Cable Monitor Connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin) Network (RJ-45) Connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T) One Year 5

6 Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Remarks: *1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. For the availability of Intel Virtualization Technology, please visit our web site at *2 Some software and device drivers may not work with HT Technology. Contact the software publisher or the peripheral device manufacturer for the compatibility. *3 Cannot be upgraded on board. *4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to flash memory capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *5 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded Memory Stick media only. *6 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *7 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *8 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0, measurement method (a)). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit *9 Without VAIO Creation function. *10 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch. Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting options and operation. *11 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged. *12 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. *13 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged. *14 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model. [AVC HD Playback] - Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback. - The trademarks, including but not limited to "Sony", "VAIO" and "Memory Stick" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. - Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. - Centrino, Centrino Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium, Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. - Windows, Windows Vista, the Windows logo and Microsoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. - All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. - Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our 6

7 company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided. 7