San Diego – Sony today introduced its entry-level
Vaio E-series notebooks.
The E series has a $700 starting
suggested retail and is available for pre-orders today through
.
General distribution through Sony’s retail partners will take place in March.
The E series feature 15.5-inch
displays, Intel Core i5 processors with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, up to
500GB of hard-drive storage, HDMI ports and each runs Microsoft’s Windows 7
Premium OS. An optional Blu-ray ROM drive is available as is Bluetooth
connectivity.
The laptops include a built-in Web cam.
The line is available in a variety
of high-gloss colors: Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus
Pink and Lava Black. In addition, three matte colors are also available: Maple
Brown, Silvery White and Gunmetal.
The keyboards include separate
number pads.