The sleek VAIO® TX Series Notebook is truly ultra-portable — 2.8 lbs with from up 4 to 11 hours of standard battery life , a built-in CD/DVD burner, and durable carbon-fiber casing. The VAIO® TX Notebooks are pre-installed with Windows Vista™ Business and are also available with Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. It also features an 11.1" widescreen display, integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN and wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. With wireless WAN,you can access the Sprint® Mobile Broadband service to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN4 access networks and hotspots, giving you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected. And, with Sony's original SmartWi™ technology which seamlessly integrates wireless WAN, wireless LAN, and Bluetooth®, technologies, you can quickly and easily toggle among these advanced wireless connectivity options.

Sony's VAIO® TX Notebook power saving technologies include LCD brightness control with white LED backlight and processor power control, incorporated to help you conserve valuable power and battery life. When combined with Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology, Sony battery technologies work to expertly manage power resources to increase computing stamina and deliver from 4 up to 11 hours of standard battery life.

With Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)14 Technology, the VAIO® TX Series Notebook is more than just portable, it's a truly mobile wireless companion. True mobility is about broad access, just as much as it is about slim, lightweight design. And the VAIO® TX Series Notebook is taking that access farther than ever before. With integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and a subscription to the Sprint® Mobile services,14 you can extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN4 access networks and hotspots. The VAIO® TX Series Notebook gives you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected.Sony’s original SmartWi ™ technology seamlessly integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN),14 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, and Bluetooth® technologies. Now you can quickly and easily toggle among your wireless connectivity options – wireless LAN for home, office, and hotspots; Bluetooth for peripherals; and wireless WAN for access to the Sprint® Mobile Broadband Network when you’re traveling outside the reach of LAN access networks and hotspots.

Fingerprint biometric sensor adds additional level of security to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint. The VAIO TX Notebook features Hard Disk Password Protection which provides additional security for data stored on the hard disk. HDD Password Protection encrypts and protects disks, partitions, and removable data from unauthorized use or alteration. By requiring password authentication for the hard disk itself, this security measure helps prevent information leakage in the event of loss or theft and can prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, applications, and network architecture.

Designed for the agility and functionality a mobile professional requires, the sleek VAIO® TX Notebook is ultra-lightweight, ultra-portable, and impressively equipped. It's also remarkably comfortable to use, with a generous 11.1" WXGA widescreen display 12 with Sony's original XBRITE™ LCD technology with white LED backlight.

The VAIO® TX Notebook is enclosed in a carbon-fiber casing, the same cutting-edge material used to keep jet airplanes light and quick and sports cars fleet, yet durable. This heavy-duty form factor is made of multi-layered carbon fiber, which is much lighter and stronger the magnesium alloy used for most notebooks. Just like a jet or a luxury sports car, the Sony VAIO® TX is built to last even through the toughest daily wear and tear.

VAIO® TX Notebooks are pre-installed with Windows Vista® Business and are also available with Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Windows Vista® Business features a stunning and simple new user interface lets you easily find, use and share information. Powerful safety features provide you with a safer computing experience, and help protect your critical data. Mobile computing enhancements allow you to stay connected with your business and customers whether you're in the office or on the road. And as your business and technology needs grow and change, Windows Vista® Business can grow with you, providing the best return on your investment. The VAIO® TX is also available with Windows® XP Professional.