Netbook: Sony Vaio P

The world’s lightest 8" notebook, the 1.4-pound VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC does more than you could imagine–with impeccable style. Email at the airport, IM from the park, or just show it off when you want some attention. Traveling to a new city? Turn-by-turn GPS navigation will get you there faster. It comes with a choice of two CPUs and a trio of storage options. Best of all, it fits right in your purse or jacket pocket.

 

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Product Details

cpu
Intel Atom Z520 1333 MHz
ram
DDR2 2048 MB
storage
60 GB HDD (5400RPM)
64 GB SSD
128 GB SSD
network
WiFi 802.11b/g/n 300 Mbps
Bluetooth 2.0 .
HSPA 7.2 Mbps
battery
2-Cell (2 hours, 50 minutes)
4-Cell (5 hours, 45 minutes)
camera
1.3 megapixels
weight
635grams
dimensions
245mm x 19.8mm x 120mm
operating system
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional
display
1600x768 8 inches
keyboard size
92%
gps
Internal GPS antenna
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INDUSTRY REVIEW

Sony Vaio P Review

Rating: 6.5

There`s no denying the sex appeal of this not-quite-a-netbook model, but the price is a little too steep for what Sony`s VAIO P offers. So, is this thing a netbook? Sure, this seems like some spiritual descendant of Toshiba`s Libretto (raise your hand if you remember that classic). But no matter how much you protest, Sony, how can you not consider this a netbook-class computer? It`s roughly the size of a netbook and performs like a netbook. And that`s the problem in a nutshell. Considering the price, it`s got to do more than just be small. On the other hand, it sure looks sweet.

by PCWorld on 8/05/2009 12:17:22 PM

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INDUSTRY REVIEW

Sony Vaio P Review

Rating: 8

Sony has finally made a grand entry in the netbook market, and it has definitely done it with great style. The new Sony Vaio P is the new ultraportable unleashed by Sony, to compete with the scores of netbooks already available. The Sony Vaio P is a nice option for those who want a stylish ultraportable device, something which stands out from the standard netbook crowd, and don’t mind paying a premium for the exclusivity.

by Digit Geek on 8/05/2009 12:20:28 PM

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INDUSTRY REVIEW

Sony Vaio P Review: Hands On With The Netbook/Lifestyle PC

Rating: 7.5

Like a lovestruck teenager finally getting to snog their pop idol, we arrived doe-eyed, softened up and ready to fall in love with the Vaio. We’d already lusted after its saucy lines and shiny surface, and the sensational spec sheet had caused us to bulk buy extra Kleenex to cope with the excess love. However, after spending a fair bit of time close up and personal with the Vaio, we have to admit to being a little disappointed.

by Digital Lifestyles on 8/05/2009 12:26:38 PM

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INDUSTRY REVIEW

Editors Review: Sony VAIO P Review

Rating: 7.3

Sony likes to keep its VAIO products aimed at mid-to-high-end buyers — much like Apple does — and generally eschews the budget end of the market (although there are a handful of less expensive VAIOs we`ve reviewed favourably). When it comes to Intel-Atom-powered systems, it`s no different: Sony`s entry into the very hot mini-notebook category shares a lot with Netbooks such as the Dell Mini 9 or Asus Eee PC, but clearly goes out of its way to avoid being lumped in with them (Sony doesn`t even call the P-series a Netbook).

by ZDNet on 8/05/2009 12:30:30 PM

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INDUSTRY REVIEW

Sony VAIO P

Rating: 7

There`s no question that the Sony VAIO P stands out from the netbook crowd. It`s lightweight, compact design is simply striking, and we appreciated the wide and crisp 8-inch display and zoom controls, mobile broadband connectivity, and relatively comfortable keyboard. However, $899 is a lot to pay for a secondary PC, never mind $1, 199, and the VAIO P`s performance under Vista is less than stellar. (We would actually argue that early adopters download the beta version of Windows 7, which should offer smoother performance.) As a design statement, the VAIO P is a breakthrough, and Sony crams an amazing amount of technology into a 1.4-pound chassis. We just wish it had more pep.

by LaptopMag.com on 8/05/2009 12:32:44 PM

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