$880 Notebook with a Blu-ray drive!

Sony has just announced a new line of VAIO PCs that provide a powerful high-definition experience while starting at just $800 for the standard model and $880 equipped with Blu-ray Disc technology.

The NW notebook features an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM drive making it ideal for viewing pristine HD content on-the-go. It also has the added convenience of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.

The model features a high-resolution 15.5-inch widescreen display with Sony's XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. It also comes equipped with HDMI out, built-in webcam/microphone, three USB ports, ExpressCard, SD card and Memory Stick PRO slots, Intel Core 2 Duo processor an optional dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card, and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

Included Sony entertainment software applications:

• VAIO Movie Story software: an easy way to produce your own high-quality home movies,
• VAIO MusicBox software: a fun and automated way to enjoy music based on one's mood
• Click to Disc/ Editor software: for easy video editing and creation

The VAIO NW Series notebook has a wavy textured finish and is available in three colors: walnut brown, birch white, and rattan silver. It will be available at local retailers later this month as well as www.sonystyle.com.