Sony Expands Wireless Options For Vaio Notebook
2005-05-10 11:31:00
Sony Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a wireless notebook with integrated technology for accessing the Internet over Wi-Fi technology and Cingular Wireless's nationwide Edge network.
The Vaio T-Series is being marketed to "highly mobile professionals" that need convenient access to email and data services. The notebook contains an "exclusive combination of hardware and software" that can link up to the Cingular network anywhere there is cellular coverage.
The Japanese company's SmartWi technology allows the user to toggle between various connectivity options by using the PC's function keys. Options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or wireless wide-area networks for access to Cingular.
The Cingular service is available through Sony for $49.99 a month with a two-year service agreement, or $79.99 a month with a one-year service agreement.
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