"...In both cases, the batteries had power cells made by Sony Corp. (6758.T: Quote, NEWS, Research). Apple, like Dell, said it did not expect any "material" financial impact on its business..."

Less than a quarter of consumers surveyed globally report currently owning a flat screen TV, IDC says that number tripled in terms of the number of respondents who plan to purchase a flat panel TV by the end of this year.

The VAIO LS1 TV/PC Combo will be available in mid-September for about US$2,100.

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