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

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 "Gather intelligence on your next assignment."

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 "Spy goods":

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

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" 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 "Casino Royale". In this movie Daniel Craig stars as "007" 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 "007" 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.