Sony Vaio M gets outed Unofficially Of Course
March 4, 2010
Back in January some specs bubbled up to the surface and everyone thought they were an update of the Vaio W, but the battery configuration led us to believe that it was in fact a new netbook. To read that article please click here. It looks like it was true, there is a new kid on the block that has learned from the mistakes that usually plague Sony’s netbook line, over priced, under performed with shockingly low battery life.
The Vaio M has a 10.1 inch display and a 1.66GHz Intel Atom Pineview N450 processor. The laptop has a 4400mAh battery and 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth. It will be available with 1GB to 2GB of memory and a 250GB or 320GB hard drive. Just like the FCC documents back in January predicted.
Via Engadget Source Sony Insider
Sony Vaio W Video Review
February 14, 2010
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Sony Pine Trail Netbook on FCC shows Sony is slowly learning!
January 17, 2010
Last week Sony introduced the Vaio W Eco Edition an updated version of its Vaio W netbook line. This new model boasts Intel’s Atom N450 processors, GMA 3150 graphics and eco-friendly features including a plastic case made partially from recycled CDs.
Sony’s newest Netbook are described in the the FCC documents as a 10.1 inch display and a 1.66GHz Intel Atom Pineview N450 processor. The laptop has a 4400mAh battery and 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth. It will be available with 1GB to 2GB of memory and a 250GB or 320GB hard drive.
Since we only have these 2nd drawings to analyse we can see that Sony has learned its lesson. The original Vaio W only came with a 3 cell battery only later did we see the option for 6 cell, which stuck out quite a bit. On this latest offering the battery seems to take up more space than the batteries on previous Sony Vaio W models. So it’s possible that the battery on this netbook won’t jut out as much as the 6 cell battery on existing Sony Vaio W laptops. Here is a photo of the 6 cell battery on a Vaio W, Sony is slowly learning that a netbook is a MOBILE computing device and 2.5 hours of battery life just won’t cut it.
We’ll keep an eye out for this one and hope that Sony will catch up with the rest of the netbook market that has a firm grasp on users needs.
On a side note, to add a bit of controversy to the table about whether this is a Vaio or not. Peter from netbooked has pointed out that this isn’t a Vaio, which has already been upgraded to the N450 with their Eco model. And the battery looks a little different as well, so this is in fact some type of new model. But then again, it might just be a reworking to compensate for how ridiculous the 6 cell battery looks below. We’lll just have to wait and see!
Via Liliputing Via New Netbook Reviews
Sony Vaio T now a CULV notebook + 17 Hour Battery
December 31, 2009
Earlier this year, the 11.1” Sony Vaio T dropped almost like it didn’t want to take on the heavy competition from the upcoming cheap CULV thin and light notebooks. Peter from Netbooked noticed on Sony Japan’s website that the Sony Vaio T is back with CULV processors!!
The new Sony Vaio T is configurable with a Celeron SU2300 (1.2GHz, dual-core), Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz, dual-core) or Core 2 Duo SU9600 (1.6GHz) processors. For graphics, it has the Intel GMA 4500MHD chipset. 4GB or 8GB RAM. Any choice of Windows 7 editions and to give you a feel the TT series which still has the same exterior.
We like to see devices that are as configurable as a Mr. Potato head, storage options are up to 512GB SSD or 500GB HDD, or both. Other options include Blu-ray, Digital TV tuner, 802.11n Wi-Fi and a fingerprint scanner. The large capacity battery offers up to 17 hours of battery life while the small capacity battery offers up to 11 hours. (see all specs)
While the new Sony Vaio T transforms into a CULV notebook, the pricing is still Sony priced, with the cheapest configuration costing 129, 800 yen ($1,405).
Via Netbooked Source: Sony Style Japan
Gold Vaio X series at Windows 7 Launch Event: Taipei
October 25, 2009
