$999 Might not be right for Sony Vaio W
Sony Vaio W
When we posted about the new netbook from Sony yesterday, we were a bit hesitant to include the start price of $499 dollars we learned from Yugatech, because it’s a bit high for the specs. And now we’re seeing that the start price could even get up to $999 according to Gizmodo. Wait a minute, what’s this?
The Sony Vaio W netbook packs Intel Atom N280, 160GB Hard Disk and 1GB RAM for the basic components and a 10.1 inches display with higher resolution of 1366 x 768. It also comes with stylish colors, but I think the specs is not enough to cost that amount. As we also understand, the netbook will only last up to 2 hrs per charge at standard power.
Then we hope this information wasn’t exactly right.
Vaio W Netbook Full Specs
| Operating System | Genuine Windows XP |
| Display | 10.1 inches (1366 x 768) |
| CPU | Intel Atom N280 |
| Memory | 1GB |
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Hybrid Storage | 160GB HDD |
| Camera | Motion Eye 1.3M Pixel |
| Storage Cards | MemoryStick / SD Car Reader |
| Battery | 2 hrs |
| Weight | 2.62 lbs |
| Infusion | White, Pink, Brown |
Sony Vaio W Netbook Specs
Sony is introducing another series for their netbook line, the Sony Vaio W. Actually the first netbook since they don’t want to call the Sony Vaio P a netbook. For this one, they are introducing the netbook with its basic use – email, instant messaging, Facebook
Sony wants their Netbook perfect, or just not confident?
We have heard rumors about Sony’s attempt to hop on the Netbook bandwagon and the main reason why not yet is that they are waiting for the pioneers to commit mistakes. Well, obviously, the pioneers have committed some mistakes but continuously improving their products and still dealing with high demands. So what mistake is Sony waiting?
- Low storage capacity has been resolved already with new products like Eee PC 1000H having up to 320GB.
- Larger screens and higher resolutions have been answered as well.
- RAM didn’t have serious problem even with the 1st generation Eee PC, and upgrades are available.
- Current netbooks has bigger keyboards as well.
- Battery life has greatly improved. Apart from adding power to the battery, manufacturers have decreased power consumption as well by putting Atom processors.
- 3G/HSDPA capability is hacked or embedded already on some products like the Everun Note. Dell Inspiron is also coming with 3G soon.
- Some mistakes regard with delayed shipping dates but the product is still loved.
- All other companies like Samsung, Toshiba, Dell, LG, etc… have joined the trip already except Sony.
Sony has been successful with their Vaios Laptops and there’s a great potential that consumers will love their netbooks (if there will be) as well. So what’s stopping them? Maybe the mistake they are waiting from the pioneers is realize that their netbooks are non-sense and must stop producing more netbooks. That would be a mistake, indeed. I have no idea how they do business. I’m just excited.
