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    Sony VAIO TX 007 Bond Laptop Released Along with Other 007 Gear

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Andrew Baxter, Oct 31, 2006.

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    Branding laptops with cool cars is all the rage these days, so why not brand them with movies too? Sony has done just that as they roll out a series of 007 branded gear that allows you to &quot;Gather intelligence on your next assignment.&quot;

    Sony has released the ultraportable VAIO TX with 007 branding along with a VAIO 007 branded Micro PC, T50 Cybershot camera and a 1.0GB flash drive. The VAIO TX 007 bundle costs $3,899.99 via SonyStyle.com and comes equipped with the following &quot;Spy goods&quot;:

    • VAIO TX 007 ultraportable PC with 11.1&quot; screen
    • Sony Cybershot T50 007 branded digital camera
    • Privacy screen
    • Aluminum attaché case
    • Exclusive 007 welcome letter
    • Serialized glass photo certificate

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    VAIO TX 007 bundle (view large image)

    • Intel Core Solo U1400 1.20GHz
    • Weight: 2.76 pounds
    • Dimensions: 10.7” x 0.83” - 1.23” x 7.7”
    • Color: charcoal
    • OS: Windows XP Pro
    • Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g, Verizon EV-DO
    • Screen: 11.1&quot; WXGA
    • Hard Drive: 80GB
    • Memory: 2GB
    • Ports: FireWire, 2 USB 2.0, VGA output, port replicator connector, Media Card reader (SD + Memory Stick)

    Availability for this VAIO TX bundle starts in mid-November but pre-orders are available via SonyStyle.com if you have $4,000 sitting in your pocket right now.


    About Casino Royale and 007

    Sony is releasing this 007 branded gear to hype their upcoming 007 movie &quot;Casino Royale&quot;. In this movie Daniel Craig stars as &quot;007&quot; James Bond on Her Majesty's Secret Service in Casino Royale. Based on the first Bond book written by Ian Fleming, the story recounts the making of the world's greatest secret agent. James Bond's first &quot;007&quot; mission leads him to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), banker to the world's terrorists. In order to stop him, and bring down the terrorist network, Bond must beat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale.

    Sony is also offering a chance to win 007 branded goods by playing games on their Casino Royale website here.

     
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  2. coriolis

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  3. s4iscool

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    wow, what a rip. typical sony
     
    s4iscool, Oct 31, 2006
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  4. Lysander

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    They bring out a Bond branded computer that wouldn't have the graphics power to load up one fo their fancy satellite programs. LOL
     
    Lysander, Oct 31, 2006
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  5. Qhs

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    Plus a Core Solo?! 007 should be ashamed.
     
    Qhs, Oct 31, 2006
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    they obviously believe 007 followers are dumb
     
    nx6288, Oct 31, 2006
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  7. chrisyano

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    Not really a bad deal, considering the aluminum attache and digital camera on top of the regular price of a TX.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 31, 2006
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  8. Angrymob

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    It's all about the style, Sony style!

    Alright, bad attempt at the joke. :p

    Now, if only they make the Aston Martin DBS in the movie for $3899.99....
     
    Angrymob, Oct 31, 2006
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    I wish I were the target market for this sort of thing but Im poor so it looks strange.

    The thing I like best about the package is the attache case btw, I would buy that for $100. You can keep the rest I already have it.
     
    stamar, Oct 31, 2006
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    An already overpriced premium notebook gets the branding treatment for an extra premium .

    What will they think of next ?
     
    gilo, Nov 1, 2006
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