Sony attempts to bring Blu-ray to the masses with their latest notebook additions – the VAIO NS and VAIO CS systems. Both notebooks series have models with built-in Blu-ray drives priced at around $1000 dollars. Here are the major highlights and specs for the new systems.

For the VAIO NS, you’ll get the following:

• 15.4 inch widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology
• Integrated A/V mode brings up dedicated menu providing access to nine programs
• Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Available in three colors – nightfall blue, silk white and granite silver
• Prices start at around $650 with Blu-ray models start at around $1000 dollars.

For the VAIO CS, you’ll get:

• 14.1 inch widescreen display with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology
• Instant A/V mode
• Built-in A/V slide control controls all functions with one-touch ease
• Comfortable keyboard design
• 12 tone music analyzer translates music into LED light show
• Intel Centrino 2 processor technology
• Available in four glossy colors – sangria, cosmopolitan, dove and black. Standard black matte finish also available
• Prices start at around $920 with a Blu-ray model at around $1070

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