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[18 Feb 2010 | View Comments | 48 views]

Sony is contributing another N450 netbook and this time it’s the VCPW215AX/L.  This is a 10″ netbook with a 1366 x 768 resolution, 1GB of RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, 802.11n, Verizon mobile broadband, 4400 mAh battery, bluetooth, and Windows 7 Starter.
The VCPW215AX is selling for $599 at Abt Electronics.
One feature this netbook has that others don’t is GPS.  While you’re connected via Wifi or Verizon you can get pinpoint directions by using your netbook.
Another feature is VAIO® Media.  This lets you wirelessly stream multimedia from your netbook throughout your home …

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[8 Jan 2010 | View Comments | 40 views]

The Sony VPCW211AX is a 10.1″ netbook which joins the ranks of the 1005PE, and 1001P by being powered with the Intel N450 Atom processor. Similar to these computers, the VPCW211AX has amazing battery life of up to 8 hours.
The screen is capable of doing 1366 x 768 resolution and comes with Windows 7 Starter. Webcam, bluetooth, and wifi are all included as well.  Another benefit which is going to please a lot of people is that it also provide Gigabit ethernet.

The only kicker appears to be the …

Netbook Deals, Sony Netbooks »

[23 Dec 2009 | View Comments | 28 views]

B&H has the Sony VPCW121AX (in white) 10.1 inch netbook for the low price of $479.
It features the following specs:

1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor N280
1GB (1×1GB) RAM
250GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
Intel GMA 950 Graphics
10.1″ LED Backlit 16:9 Widescreen Display
Integrated Webcam and Microphone
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
802.11b/g/n/ Wi-Fi
Windows 7 Starter
6-Cell Battery, 3 lb

Netbook Deal #2 – Acer Aspire 1410-8414 – $389
Buy.com has the Acer Aspire 1410-8414 for $389.  It features the following: Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 1.40GHz, 11.60″ WXGA, 2GB, 250GB HDD, HDMI, 802.11n, 6 Cell, Windows Vista Home Premium (Sapphire Blue)

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[3 Sep 2009 | View Comments | 18 views]

Sony doesn’t do anything regular or usual, and the new X series VAIO netbook isn’t any exception.  It’s hard to even tell if it will be a netbook since so little is known the processor, battery and other specs which will come with it.
Either way, you know that this will not be cheap.  It’s gear to be completely thin, and completely light.  Don’t be surprised if it becomes available for as much as $1,799.
You can find more pictures of the X series over at Crunchgear.com
Below is a video which shows …

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[9 Jan 2009 | View Comments | 14 views]

While I’m sure the netbook felt no pain, you can see the inner working of the $900 netbook over at Gizmodo.  It’s truly spectacular.

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[8 Jan 2009 | View Comments | 22 views]

Once you get your Sony netbook, you may find that you’ll need a longer life battery.
You can get one directly from Sony, and the part number is VGP-BPL15.  Sony says the battery should last 1.5x the time of the standard battery which should bring you to about 6 hours.

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[8 Jan 2009 | View Comments | 8 views]

Sony definitely hopes so.  They are launching their P-series of netbook, which has a model with a $1,499 starting price.
What does $1,499 get you?
Model Features: 8″ display with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, 2GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 1.4 lbs., GPS, integrated mobile broadband, glossy Onyx Black, Bluetooth® technology
After you add the 3 year warranty and pick up an extended life battery, the price soon approaches $2,000.  Somewhere Apple is laughing, especially now that the Macbook Air is now available for $999 through the Apple Store.  For $100 over the price of the …

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[8 Jan 2009 | View Comments | 24 views]

While we didn’t get everything right about the Sony netbook, we were able to get the conversation started for what has turned into reality.
At 1.5 lbs it’s one of the lightest computers on the market available anywhere.  The $899 prices is steep but you get specs that are better than the usual netbook.  The P series comes with 2 GB of RAM standard as well as a Sony XBRITE screen, GPS, and bluetooth.
Preorder the Sony P series netbook from Sony today!