Sony Unveils Blu-ray Disc Notebook

Sony has unveiled lightest computer with Blu-ray Disc technology -- the VAIO TT Series notebook.



Housed in carbon-fiber chassis, the VAIO TT Series weighs 2.87 lb and measures less than 1 in. thick. Select models play Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies in full HD 1080p resolution, when connected to compatible HDTV, and can also record, store, and play content on high-capacity BD media. Equipped with 11.1 in. widescreen display with XBRITE-DuraView LCD technology, notebook is powered via Intel Centrino 2 processor technology, offers HDMI output, and integrates wireless WAN technology. The TT model starts at $2,000. The BD version will go for about $2,700, while the SSD model (128GB) for around $2,750. It is available in a premium carbon black, silk black, champagne gold and crimson red.