Press Release Hong Kong, January 19, 2010 A powerful and speedy multimedia powerhouse The ultimate entertainment experience

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1 Press Release Hong Kong, January 19, 2010 With the launch of the brand new VAIO F Series, Sony is poised to take powerful entertainment-oriented notebook computers to a new level. Designed to represent the ultimate Full HD studio, the VAIO F Series offers comprehensive entertainment and multimedia solutions ranging from professional-grade Full HD video and RAW image editing to Blu-ray Disc playback and 3D gaming. A powerful and speedy multimedia powerhouse The VPCF117HG is VAIO s first notebook computer equipped with an Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor, enabling effective parallel processing and ensuring faster processing speeds even while multitasking. Enhanced with Turbo Boost Technology, this powerful processor handles 3D gaming and other processing-intensive tasks with ease. The ultimate entertainment experience The VPCF117HG and VPCF115FG also feature a professional-grade 16.4 Full HD anti-glare LCD display that minimises reflection and reproduces rich, high-contrast colours that result in perfect picture quality, while the latest Dolby Home Theatre v3 3

2 sound system contributes clear surround sound to your private cinematic experience. The Blu-ray Drive on the VPCF117HG and DVD combo drive on the VPCF115FG bring the F Series to the top of the industry, delivering the smooth, cinematic playback of Full HD movies. Ideal for movie playback and multimedia editing, the VPCF117HG features the top-of-the-line NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics chip with 1GB GDDR3 and CUDA technology, maximising your entertainment experience with Full HD movie playback, detail-rich graphics and high-resolution 3D gaming. Professional operating environment Preinstalled with the Genuine Windows 7 operating system, the VAIO F Series effortlessly handles everyday computing needs. Its superior processing power and graphics performance also cater to professional video editing needs, enabling you to edit files ranging from Full HD video captured with a Handycam to RAW files from your Alpha DSLR camera. Furthermore, the VAIO F Series can be hooked up to an external SATA hard disk drive via its esata/usb port, facilitating rapid file transfers with speeds up to five times faster than USB2.0. The bundled Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition and new VAIO Creation function enable you to create and edit home movies with quick and simple steps. DVDs and Blu-ray Discs can also be burned just as easily. Working in a comfortable and creative setting Encased in a premium black finish, the VAIO F Series was designed to facilitate comfortable creating and editing with its full-sized numeric keypad and one-touch multimedia buttons for playback, stop, fast-forward, and rewind. The textured finishing of the palm rest stays clean and fresh even after hours of use, and the new and powerful fan enhances cooling while remaining quiet. The star of energy efficiency The energy efficient VAIO F Series also features a light sensor that automatically adjusts screen illumination to conserve power in dim conditions. The handy Display Off function further cuts power consumption when the unit is connected to an external display unit. The VAIO F Series personal computers VPCF117HG and VPCF115FG are available at the suggested retail prices of HK$17,980 and HK$8,980 respectively. Order Now Pre-ordering for the VPCF117HG and VPCF115FG runs from 19 January to 24 January, 2010 at the Sony Style stores, Sony Style online store and Sony tele-sales service hotline at (852) Customers purchasing the VPCF117HG and 3

3 VPCF115FG will receive a USB HDTV tuner for free while the VPCF117HG customers can also choose a Blu-ray disc (movie or concert) available at the Sony Style stores. For customer enquiries, please contact Sony sales and services hotline at (852) 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 VPCF117HG/BI and VPCF115FG/B Model VPCF117HG/BI VPCF115FG/B Processor Technology *1 Chipset Operating System Intel Core i7-720qm Intel Core i5-520m Processor Processor 1.60 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.80 GHz 2.93 GHz Intel PM55 Express Chipset Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate Genuine Windows 7 Home 64-bit (English Version) Premium 64-bit (English Version) Language Pack: Hong Kong Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai Arabic, Thai Memory Bus 1333 MHz 1066 MHz Cache Memory 6 MB (L3 Cache) 3 MB (L3 Cache) Main Memory 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 Hard Disc Drive Optical Disc Drive (upgradeable up to 8 GB *3 ) 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two) Blu-ray Disc Drive Maximum Reading Speed BD-ROM: 6x/ BD-R: 6x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)/ BD-RE: 4x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/ DVD-RW: 8x/ DVD-ROM: 8x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x Maximum Writing Speed 500 GB *4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) (upgradeable up to 8 GB *3 ) 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two) DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive Maximum Reading Speed DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/ DVD-RW: 8x/ DVD-ROM: 8x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x Maximum Writing Speed DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/ 4

5 BD-R: 6x(Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x BD-RE: 2x(Single Layer), 2x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x Graphics Accelerator NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M GPU with CUDA Technology NVIDIA GeForce 310M GPU with CUDA Technology Dedicated Video 1 GB DDR3 512 MB DDR3 Memory Display 16.4" wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Premium + Full HD 1080, Adobe RGB 100% coverage) 16.4" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display) Interfaces High Speed USB 2.0 x 2 i.link (IEEE 1394) S400 (4pin) Network (RJ-45) Connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T) Headphone Jack (stereo mini) Microphone Jack (stereo mini) Display Connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin) HDMI Output Connector Memory Stick Duo TM Slot (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function) *5 SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) ) DC IN esata / USB port Optical Out Connector (shared with headphone port) Wireless LAN Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE a/b/g/n *6 Data rate: maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n) *7 Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR PC Card Slot ExpressCard /34 x 1 Camera Effective pixels: 640 x 480 Audio Intel High Definition Audio compatible 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) 5

6 Built-in stereo speakers Built-in monaural microphone Keyboard/Input Device Battery Life *8 Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.) Weight (approx.) Included Software Approx.19 mm key pitch/ 2 mm keystroke 103 keys Intelligent Touchpad Bundled Battery Bundled Battery VGP-BPS21A Lithium-ion VGP-BPS21 Lithium-ion battery: battery: up to 1 hours of use up to 1.5 hours of use Optional Long Battery Optional Long Battery VGP-BPL21 Lithium-ion battery: VGP-BPL21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 2 hours of use up to 2 hours of use x x 263 mm 3.2 kg 3.1 kg (including the supplied battery) (including the supplied battery) AV Entertainment: Media AV Entertainment: Media Gallery, Gallery, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Center WinDVD BD Content Creation/Editing: PMB Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe Premiere VAIO Edition *9, Adobe Premiere Elements 8, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Lightroom 2, Creator Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, Home Network: VAIO Media plus Roxio Easy Media Creator *9 Word Processor/Spreadsheet: Home Network: VAIO Media plus 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Word Processor/Spreadsheet: Office Professional 2007 *10 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe Office Professional 2007 *10 Reader 9 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Reader 9 Center, VAIO Window Organizer, Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Battery Care Function, WebCam Control Center, VAIO Window Companion, Magic-i Visual Effects Organizer, Battery Care Function, Security: McAfee PC WebCam Companion, Magic-i SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial *11, Visual Effects Webroot Spy Sweeper 90-day Security: McAfee PC Free Trial *12 SecurityCenter 30-day Free Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Trial *11, Webroot Spy Sweeper Recovery Center, VAIO Update, 6

7 Supplied Accessories Local Warranty & VAIO International Repair Service 90-day Free Trial *12 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton Online Backup 60-day Free Trial *13 AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V16) Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS21A) *14 VAIO Transfer Support, Norton Online Backup 60-day Free Trial *13 One Year AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V42 or VGP-AC19V36) Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS21) *14 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 puter *2 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance. *3 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *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 Depending on disc type, PMB VAIO Edition requires a maximum of 50GB HDD capacity in addition to the space required for source content. *10 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, 7

8 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 operations. *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. - Celeron, Celeon Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vpro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Viiv Inside, vpro Inside, Xeon and X 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 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. 8