New VAIO E Series Notebooks Announced

Sony this week announced a new line of colorful and affordably-priced notebook computers— the VAIO E Series.

The VAIO E Series feature a 15.5" (diag.) LCD screen, Intel Core i3-330M (2.10GHz), Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ,4GB RAM, CD/DVD burner, webcam, HDMI output, eSATA/ USB port, three USB ports and Bluetooth capability. An optional Blu-ray drive is also available.

The E Series sports three handy hardware buttons too - WEB, VAIO and ASSIST. The WEB button allows you to access the Internet without a full boot up; launch Sony's Media Gallery software by pushing the VAIO button; and troubleshoot problems or do your own PC maintenance by pressing the ASSIST button.

Five high-gloss colors will be available— Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black— and three matte colors—Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal.

The VAIO E Series will retail for about $799. It is available for pre-order now at www.sonystyle.com/pr/e. It will also be sold at Sony Style stores and at other major retailers around the country starting next month.