Friday, January 9, 2009

CES 2009: Sony Vaio P netbook, an expensive accessory

CES 2009 is here again, and with it the unveiling of the Sony's entry to the netbook scene. The world’s lightest 8" notebook is here, and please, don't call it a netbook, insists the Sony guys.



It comes with Intel Atom 1.33Ghz processor (note, not the usual 1.6Ghz version found in most netbooks), 2GB RAM, up to 60GB of HDD or the pricier 128GB SSD, and it's installed with Windows Vista Premium or Home, depending which version you pick. It comes with 4 unique colors, built in GPS, and oozes the Sony style.

But beware, this style comes with a typical Sony hefty price tag. Starting from US$899, to as much as US$1499! At that price, you can deck yourself our with a super-duper full-scale notebook.

Anyway, only time will tell if Sony will capture the hearts and minds of the Sony fanbase or it has priced itself out of the market, especially in these bad times.

Personally, I don't think it justifies shelling out US$899 (which is like S$1400) for the Sony Vaio P, no matter how stylish or portable it is. But that's just me. You decide.

Check out the official Sony Vaio P website. Or how about some great pictures of the Sony Vaio P, and a first look/hands on of the Vaio P.