Press Release VPCW21EAG/WI Hong Kong, February 8, 2010 Sony is introducing the eco-friendly VAIO W Series, which features a number of environmentally friendly elements in its design, production and packaging. The Green PC VPCW21EAG/Wl helps reduce CO 2 emissions through the use of recycled plastic in the production process. Designed for a true mobile experience, the VPCW215AG/L incorporates a WWAN module and 6-cell battery enabling an extended battery life. Users can now browse the internet or enjoy social networking for longer. Notebook goes green The new VAIO W Series is both user-friendly and eco-friendly. Approximatly 80% of the total plastic parts used in the top cover, palm rest and cover of the W Series is recycled. The type of recycled plastic used in the W series contains 20% reprocessed plastic from DVD and CD waste. By using recycled plastic parts, carbon dioxide emissions in the production process are reduced by 10% compared to using non-recycled plastic. 1
The packaging of the VPCW21EAG/WI has been specially designed with an eco-friendly approach in mind. Customers will receive this notebook in a carry bag instead of the traditional cardboard box packaging, which doubles up as a protective case for the notebook. This unique packaging is both stylish and environmentally friendly as the carry bag is partially made from recycled plastic bottles with part of its exterior fabric made of 100% recycled PET material. Also, the revised Recovery and Trouble Guide has been produced with less paper used than the ordinary guide. Committed in helping address climate change, Sony is cooperating with the WWF-Hong Kong and donating HK$200 for each unit of the VPCW21EAG/WI sold at the Sony Style stores. At the regional level, additonal US$10 for each unit of the VPCW21EAG/WI sold in the Asia Pacific region will be donated to the WWF. Enhanced mobile experience The enhanced W series features a 10.1" wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display which allows users to enjoy a comfortable viewing experience on the go. It also comes with an energy efficient Atom Processor N450, 250GB hard disk, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, and is compatible with the Memory Stick Duo PRO-HG memory card. The VPCW215AG/L is equipped with a WWAN module and 6-cell battery enabling users to browse the internet anywhere, for longer periods of time. The Internet can be accessed at home or on the go, making the notebook truely mobile. Stylish colours to suit all tastes For those who appreciate a green lifestyle, the VPCW21EAG/WI is the perfect choice with its white finish, mint green palm rest and patterned touch pad. The VPCW215AG/L is available in dark blue while the VPCW213AG/P,/T,/W,/L offers a choice of white, pink, dark blue and brown. To accompany the notebook, optional colour coordinated accessories are provided to mix and match according to users preferred taste. The new VAIO W Series VPCW215AG/L, VPCW213AG/P,/T,/W,/L and VPCW21EAG/WI will be available in stores from the middle of February 2010. For customer enquiries, please contact Sony sales and services hotline at (852)2345-2966. 2
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
Key specifications of the VPCW215AG/L, VPCW213AG/P,/T,/W,/L and VPCW21EAG/WI: Model VPCW215AG/L VPCW213AG/P,/T,/W,/L VPCW21EAG/WI Processor Technology Chipset Operating System Memory Bus Cache Memory Intel Atom Processor N450 (1.66 GHz) *1 Intel NM10 Express Chipset Genuine Windows 7 Starter 32-bit (English Version) Language Pack: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai 667 MHz 512 KB (L2 Cache) Main Memory 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM (Max) *2 1 SO-DIMM slot (The pre-installed memory module uses one) Hard Disk Drive Graphics Accelerator Display Interfaces Wireless WAN 250 GB *3 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 10.1" wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) TFT colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight) High Speed USB 2.0 x 2 Network (RJ-45) Connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX) Headphone Jack (stereo mini) Microphone Jack (stereo mini) Display Connector Output(Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin) Memory Stick Duo TM slot (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function) *4 SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) ) DC IN HSDPA/HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS Wireless LAN Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n *5 Bluetooth Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11g)/150 Mbps (802.11n) *6 Frequency: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) --- Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR Camera Effective pixels: 640 x 480 Audio Keyboard/Input Device Battery Life *7 Intel High Definition Audio compatible Built-in stereo speakers Built-in monaural microphone Approx. 16.5 mm key pitch / 1.2 mm keystroke 82keys Intelligent Touchpad Bundled Battery VGP-BPL18 Lithium-ion battery: up to 5 hours of use Optional Battery VGP-BPS18 Lithium-ion battery: up to 1.5 hours of use Bundled Battery VGP-BPS18 Lithium-ion battery: up to 2.5 hours of use Optional Battery VGP-BPL18 Lithium-ion battery: up to 6 hours of use 4
Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.) Weight (approx.) Included Software Supplied Accessories 267.8 x 27.5-50.9 x 179.6 mm 1.33 kg (including the supplied battery) 267.8 x 27.5-32.4 x 179.6 mm 1.19 kg (including the supplied battery) Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 *8 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe Reader 9 Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i Visual Effects Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial *9, Webroot Spy Sweeper 90-day Free Trial *10 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton Online Backup 60-day Free Trial *11 AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V39) Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPL18) *12 AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V39) Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS18) *12 Local Warranty & 1 year VAIO International Repair Service 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 http://www.sonyasia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer *2 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *4 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded Memory Stick media only. *5 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. *6 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. *7 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0, actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. *8 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 operations. *9 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged. *10 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. 5
*11 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged. *12 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 Atom, Intel Atom Inside, 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. 6