"We wanted to make the form factor a little bit more slim, to make the model more personal, so to speak, in terms of its utilization and functionality. And I think we were able to achieve that. It is a very thin design, it's a very nice looking, elegantly designed product."
The new Vaio doubles at an LCD TV... that can record shows using Sony's Giga Pocket software. The company opted not to go with Microsoft's Media Center PC system... even though it is being introduced elsewhere in the Vaio line. The 80 gigabyte hard drive and 2.4 GHz processor seem weak for the 16 hundred dollar price tag. About the potential buyers... Abary says...
"We think that perhaps a dorm room would be a very nice environment for this type of product. And we're also very excited about the prospect of being able to utilize this PC in a more commercial environment. For instance, hotel reception areas where an element of style is emphasized."
Or... Sony hopes... in other office settings where space in an issue. Bloomberg Boot Camp, I'm Fred Fishkin.