Sony Corporation has put their pride behind them this week and joined the burgeoning Netbook market segment by unveiling there
first true low end Netbook model, the new W-Series starting at $499.99.
Encapsulated into a stunning case and available in three colors, the VAIO W series packs
an Intel 1.66 Ghz processor, Windows XP Home Edition, 10.1"
Widescreen display, 2.62 lbs with standard battery, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive,
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Given Sony's performance over the past few years,
the new model[s] will be a welcome addition to the lineup and should serve
to expand the companies laptop sales and increase the bottom line.
Specifications
Weights and Measurements
2.62 lbs. (with standard battery)
10.54" x 1.28" x 7.07
In the Box
VAIO W Series notebook
Standard Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Color Options
pink
Brown
White
Performance
Intel® Processor 1.66GHz
Memory and Storage
160GB4 Hard Disk Drive
1GB DDR2 SDRAM
Power
Estimated Battery Life: Up to 2 hours7 (Standard Capacity Battery)
Hardware
QWERTY keyboard, 86 keys with 1.2mm stroke and 16.5mm pitch
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Electro-Static touch pad
Expansion Slots
Memory Stick PRO Duo with MagicGate® functionality
SD™ memory card slot
Display
10.1" WXGA Screen3
1368 x 768 Resolution
LED backlight
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD Technology
Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio Sound System
Graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Software
Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer
Sony Original Software
VAIO® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor
VAIO® Movie Story
VAIO® MusicBox
VAIO® Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software
Service & Warranty information1 year limited warranty
1 year toll-free 24/7 technical telephone assistance
Online and Email Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
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3 Responses to “Here comes the Sony VAIO Netbooks”
finally, Sony has come out with a small afordable netbook!!
Dell Studio 15 is where its at!!
PINK IS SWEET!!! lUV IT!!
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