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Sony VAIO adds 3G HSDPA connection

October 12, 2006

Demand for 'anytime, anywhere' mobile broadband that really works is large and growing daily. Working with network partner T-Mobile, Sony VAIO has developed a solution which offers exactly that to customers in the UK, Germany and Austria.

The new VAIO SZ3-Series provides the platform of world class ultra-mobile technology on which everything rests. Next-generation ExpressCard hardware adds super-fast 3.6Mbps mobile broadband connectivity to an already impressive package.

"If you are not connected, you are going to be frustrated," comments Jun Koyama, Director Of IT for VAIO Of Europe (VOE). "What is needed is a bold stroke to cut through the problems and give customers what they want. We chose an exceptional VAIO notebook and the fastest, most up to date communications hardware and we teamed up with T-Mobile. The result is a single, complete solution which does exactly what people want."

How it fits together

Sony VAIO selected the new SZ3-Series as the model to debut the T-Mobile collaboration. This is a statement business ultraportable, available with a unique carbon fibre chassis. It's also the only notebook in the world with two graphics chipsets, enabling users to opt for extended battery life or huge graphics power depending on what they need. The core specification delivers exceptional performance with Intel Core 2 Duo processors options right up to the heavy-hitting T7400, backed by up to 2GB of memory. With features including integrated Motion Eye webcam, fingerprint recognition, TPM security and even hard disk drop detection, the SZ3-Series represents a pinnacle of notebook technology. The WAN hardware itself is an evolutionary step. Instead of the old-style PC Card approach, next-generation HSDPA ExpressCard technology was chosen. ExpressCard offers clear advantages, including lower power consumption for longer battery life and a robust Plug and Play user experience untroubled by issues with device detection, 'surprise removes', or recovery from Standby/Hibernate modes. For everyday use, the small format ExpressCard 34mm used is so light it can be left installed with no detectable effect on the carrying weight of the SZ3-Series ultraportable. Setup is simple, involving no more than fitting the provided SIM card into the ExpressCard and stepping through the automated installation which gets you online and ready to start. When it comes to connection, the ExpressCard simply finds the fastest service available and switches to it automatically. It will select and switch services automatically as your location changes without any user intervention at all. Whether you are exchanging email and data with colleagues or keeping in touch with friends, mobile broadband couldn't be easier.

Networks and connection speeds

The ExpressCard can use everything from the original GSM/GPRS to UTMS (3G) and the new high-speed HSDPA networks. HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Address) networks are the real future for mobile broadband, with 1.8Mbps connection speeds already available and 3.6Mbps going into service gradually. To put this into perspective, 1.8Mbps HSDPA is nearly five times faster than UMTS and 3.6Mbps HSDPA is almost ten times faster. The ExpressCard supplied with the SZ3-Series supports super-fast 3.6Mbps HSDPA connections to ensure maximum performance today and tomorrow and beyond, thanks to its firmware-upgradable architecture.

Exclusive model from Sony Style

Those seeking something extra-special can visit the Sony Online store at Sony Style. Here - and only here - you can purchase a limited edition model of the SZ3. The SZ3VWP packs the knockout power of the Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 processor and features a massive 120GB hard disk. So you know it's special, this model is wrapped up in an exclusive and very eye-catching custom carbon finish.

Free Trial Offer

The Free Trial offer is designed so SZ3 owners can sample the future of mobile broadband in collaboration with the T-Mobile network. It's extremely simple to activate, and details of the offer specific to your country are provided online as you get started.