BARCELONA, Spain, February 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- VAIO PCs to Feature Wireless, High-speed Internet Connectivity via 3G 
Cellular Network

Sony Electronics Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that Sony
has selected Qualcomm's Gobi(TM) mobile Internet technology for use in its
VAIO(R) notebook PC lines.

The embedded Gobi solution enables notebook users to expand beyond Wi-Fi
hotspots so they can experience a high-speed connection to the Internet via
3G cellular connectivity. Sony is the first notebook manufacturer to make
Gobi technology a standard feature in several of its PC models.

Known for style and innovation, VAIO notebooks will initially feature
Gobi technology in three of the ultra-portable models, including the VAIO Z,
TT and new P series. VAIO models utilizing Gobi technology may vary by
region.

"By embedding Qualcomm technology into our notebooks we are offering our
customers an attractive combination of performance and ease of use," said
Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony
Electronics. "We expect Gobi 3G connectivity to be a sought-after feature and
a significant enhancement."

Gobi-equipped notebooks provide fast, secure and convenient built-in
mobile broadband access and GPS functionality over wireless 3G cellular
networks, freeing users from having to carry external data cards or search
for Wi-Fi hotspots.

The technology enables users to send and receive email, upload or
download photos, receive instant updates to social media sites, and access a
wide range of software applications over the Internet on their notebooks -
all through 3G cellular networks. A service activation charge and other fees
apply.

"Sony's introduction of Gobi-equipped VAIO notebooks makes embedded
mobile broadband increasingly more accessible to consumers, allowing them to
enjoy the freedom of 3G Internet connectivity on some of the industry's most
appealing laptops," said Mike Concannon, senior vice president of product
management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "For both business and consumer
users, Gobi technology is quickly becoming a standard for embedded mobile
broadband in a wide range of notebooks and sub-notebooks."

Embedded Gobi solutions include Qualcomm's MDM1000(TM) chipset,
associated software and APIs, and a reference design for supporting EV-DO
Rev. A. More information about Qualcomm and Gobi technology can be found at
www.qctconnect.com.

More information about Sony notebooks is available at www.sony.com/vaio.

Contact:    Jon Piazza
                Sony Electronics Inc.
                +1-858-942-3825
                jon.piazza@am.sony.com

                Tina Asmar
                Qualcomm Inc.
                +1-858-845-5959
                corpcomm@qualcomm.com