Computers, Laptops, Notebooks, CES 2009
Is Sony's Clutch-Purse-Like Sony P Notebook for You?
We spent some time with the tiny "don't call it a netbook" from Sony and came away quite impressed with it on the whole. We couldn't truly test any streaming media because the network connection was clogged with a million and one devices, but otherwise the speed of it was truly impressive. Despite having an Atom processor (and not even the top of the line model), the VAIO P in our brief tests ran Vista faster than most other netbooks with faster processors and can run Windows XP (which makes us wonder if Sony is cheating somehow).
The screen is bright and crisp, but probably too small for anyone who requires reading glasses, and the pointer nub requires tiny, nimble hands.
Starting at $899 the VAIO P isn't cheap, but it's as close to a full-featured ultra-portable notebook as you're going to get in that price range (though we haven't had time to really manhandle MSI's X-Slim 320 yet). Add in the instant-on, though surprisingly slow, cross-bar menu that anyone who has used a PSP or PS3 would be familiar with, and Sony has a real winner on its hands.
So who exactly is the VAIO P for? Well, if you want the smallest possible notebook and style and speed are important, but price is not, then you should seriously consider it when it becomes available in February.
For a quick overview of the Sony P's basics, check out our video below.
If you crave some of the finer, geekier details, check out Engadget's extensive coverage here.
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zahid said 11:18PM on 2-02-2009
This is much better then ...................Viao....
Here is a similar article.
http://www.zahipedia.com/2009/01/15/sony-vaio-p-the-high-profile-laptop/
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Nelson said 2:54PM on 2-04-2009
I recently bought an ASUS computer .at Target that measures about 8x8x1 and cost $300.00.
Does anyone know how it compares to Sony's Clutch.
By the way-----this comment is being made via the ASUS.
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