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Software Overview

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (On selected models)

Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® software enables you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects. Whether you want to use a number of professional effects, convert video into streaming media, or synchronize audio to video—this software has everything you need to create rich, immersive multimedia and Internet content.

Smart Capture Premium

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony’s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture from the built-in Sony MOTION EYE™ camera, an analog Video In device such as a VCR, TV, or Playstation®, or a digital video device connected to the PC through an i.LINK or USB interface. Transfer your compressed video or still images through e-mail, upload them to the ImageStationSM service, or export to MovieShaker™ software for further video editing fun.

SonicStage

Sony Electronics Inc.

This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to take advantage of Sony’s copyright- protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.

Sony on Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc.

Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more.

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support.

WinDVD®

InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom, pan, bookmark, and time search.

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Viao PictureBook Computer specifications

The Sony Vaio PictureBook Computer, launched in the early 2000s, stands as an iconic representation of portable computing, capturing the hearts of tech enthusiasts with its blend of style and functionality. One of the smallest and lightest laptops of its time, the PictureBook was designed to cater to mobile professionals and consumers who valued both aesthetics and performance.

At the heart of the PictureBook was its impressive compact design. The device featured a unique form factor, weighing around 2 pounds and boasting a slim profile that made it extremely portable. The laptop's 10.4-inch display offered a resolution of 1024x576 pixels, providing users with a clear and vibrant screen for their computing needs. Its bright LCD panel was an excellent feature for users who often found themselves working in diverse lighting conditions.

In terms of performance, the Sony Vaio PictureBook was equipped with Intel's low-power processors of the time, often seen in ultraportable laptops. This allowed users to enjoy decent computing power while still maximizing battery life. The device typically came with 128 MB of RAM, which though modest by today's standards, provided adequate performance for applications like web browsing and office productivity tasks in its era.

The PictureBook stood out for its innovative features. It included USB ports, a CD-ROM drive, and even options for wireless connectivity, which was revolutionary at the time. This level of connectivity enabled users to effortlessly transfer data and access the internet on the go, a necessity for the increasingly mobile lifestyle of the early 21st century.

Additionally, the design of the PictureBook was notable for its striking aesthetics. With a sleek and colorful casing, often found in eye-catching shades like vibrant blue or elegant silver, Sony successfully merged technology with personal expression. The keyboard layout was compact but user-friendly, making typing a comfortable experience despite the reduced size.

Overall, the Sony Vaio PictureBook Computer represented a significant milestone in the evolution of portable computing. Its combination of lightweight design, strong performance, and aesthetic appeal helped pave the way for future ultraportable laptops. Even in today's fast-evolving tech landscape, the PictureBook remains a nostalgic symbol of innovation and style, whimsically highlighting a time when personal computing began to seamlessly blend into daily life.