Sony to release Vaio note PCs targeted at businessmen in Dec.

Sony to release Vaio note PCs targeted at businessmen in Dec.

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. said Nov. 1 it will release seven types of Vaio notebook personal computers from Dec. 2, claiming that the new products are suitable for business use as they are light and strong. The Vaio Type G (in photo) weighs 900 grams and boasts high tolerance to shaking and impacts as it is made of high-intensity carbon materials, Sony said. The battery can run for between 12 and 13 hours, it said.

NEC to release PC with built-in fuel cell

NEC to release PC with built-in fuel cell

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. plans to release a personal computer (PC) powered by a built-in fuel cell in 2004. The planned PC (photo), which is 288 millimeters by 261 mm by 40 mm, will be able to operate for five consecutive hours. Weighing 900 grams, the refillable fuel cell limits the gross weight of the PC to 2 kilograms.

Sony to release Vaio note PCs targeted at businessmen in Dec.

Sony to release Vaio note PCs targeted at businessmen in Dec.

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. said Nov. 1 it will release seven types of Vaio notebook personal computers from Dec. 2, claiming that the new products are suitable for business use as they are light and strong. The Vaio Type G (in photo) weighs 900 grams and boasts high tolerance to shaking and impacts as it is made of high-intensity carbon materials, Sony said. The battery can run for between 12 and 13 hours, it said. (Kyodo)

NEC to release PC with built-in fuel cell

NEC to release PC with built-in fuel cell

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. plans to release a personal computer (PC) powered by a built-in fuel cell in 2004. The planned PC (photo), which is 288 millimeters by 261 mm by 40 mm, will be able to operate for five consecutive hours. Weighing 900 grams, the refillable fuel cell limits the gross weight of the PC to 2 kilograms. (Kyodo)