While many still consider the Vaio P as a netbook, with the exception of its ultra-compact size and Intel Atom processor, it basically doesn’t resemble your typical netbook.
The new Sony Vaio P comes with an Intel Atom Z530 1.33GHz processor, 8-inch 1600×768 pixel resolution display, 2GB RAM, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11n, 3G (EV-DO). GPS, Webcam, SD/Memory Stick support, Windows Vista, and 60GB HDD, 64GB SSD and 128GBSSD storage options. Measuring it at 9.6×4.7x.78 inches in size, this has got to be one of the smallest and probably one of the most awkward things to use. As you can see, they done away with the usual trackpad to save up on space and used a trackpoint joystick instead. Starting price for the Sony Vaio P is at $899.99 and climbs to as high as $1499. With such an odd form factor and an insane price tag, it makes you wonder; who, in their right mind, would consider the Vaio P as a netbook? For that amount, I’d rather get two HP Mini 2140 netbooks instead.
[via yugatech; picture courtesy of engadget]
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