1 October 2008 12:57 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott
Sony has launched two notebooks in the States, the Vaio NS, and the Vaio CS - that was announced in the UK recently as the CS11.The VAIO NS notebook gets an optional Blu-ray disc drive as well as DVD and CD read/write functionalities.
The laptop offers a 15.4-inch widescreen display with Sony's XBRITE-ECO LCD technology for claimed sharp details and vivid colors.
The NS also offers integrated A/V mode with a dedicated menu that lets the user select up to nine programs, such as a favourite website, from one location.
Specs include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, "significant" RAM and "ample" storage and it's available in blue, white and silver with a Blu-ray enabled model costing around $1000.
UPDATE: Sony has now give the Vaio NS-1 a UK price and this is from £449 through Sony Style. Hardware, Laptops, Sony, Blu-ray
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