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Sony announces 11.1" ultraportable VAIO X notebook

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  1. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    Sony has introduced the new ultra-thin VAIO X laptop series today in Berlin at the IFA 2009 electronics event. There aren't too many details available yet, but based on reports from outfits attending the gathering, it's a premium ultra-portable with a non-glossy 11.1" display, a carbon fiber .55" chassis, and weighs a mere 1.5lbs.

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    Matthew, Sep 2, 2009
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  2. Guest

    wow...! thats neat. Very convenient. How small are they willing to go.
    Guest, Sep 2, 2009
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  3. shossofe Newcomer, in training

    how much will this cost? I don't feel like paying over 2000 for something that can snap when I touch it @.@
    shossofe, Sep 2, 2009
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  4. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    Bob...I'll take 599 usd.
    LinkedKube, Sep 2, 2009
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  5. Guest

    Well it's a sony so its gonna be expensive. It super portable that usually makes it even more expensive. I think it will be between $1000-2000. Let's say $1600.
    Guest, Sep 2, 2009
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  6. Wendig0 TechSpot Paladin

    That's definitely the Sony modus operandi. With the carbon fiber (which is expensive enough as it is) chassis, I don't see this being any less that $1600, plus the additional cost of upgrades needed to make it run efficiently, ie. more ram. Sure it looks cool, but I think I'll pass on this one.
    Wendig0, Sep 2, 2009
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  7. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    This is small, has to be a competitive price, 1600 is still too expensive. Its not a notebook capable of running productivity software efficiently.
    LinkedKube, Sep 2, 2009
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  8. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    Put me down for $1,300 -- although I wouldn't be shocked to see $1,600 haha.
    Matthew, Sep 2, 2009
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  9. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    well I still have the lowest price, so if all of you go over I'm the one coming down to the price is right!
    LinkedKube, Sep 2, 2009
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  10. viperpfl TechSpot Member

    The way Sony prices there computers, I am going to say $900. That would be with 2gb of memory and 250 gig hard drive. Right now Best Buy sells a Sony 10.1" netbook with 1 gig for $500. They did sell a 8" netbook with 2gb of memory for $900.
    viperpfl, Sep 3, 2009
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  11. Captain828 TechSpot Guru

    It depends on what it will come equipped with:
    - if it's Atom based, most likely 600-900, with the limited 1GB RAM and 160GB HDD or SSD;
    - if it's CULV based, >1500, with 2GB DDR3, 250GB HDD or SSD
    Captain828, Sep 3, 2009
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  12. Guest

    Wow, when she tried to open the lid, the lid actually bended! either sony needs to make it a bit more rigid, or i am just making assumptions and the lid is fine but that girl is really really strong....
    Guest, Sep 3, 2009
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  13. tengeta Newcomer, in training

    That is not how you should ever open a screen that flimsy... wow.
    And I'm just about 95% sure that memory card slot is Sony MS compatable only, I'd rather have nothing there so it doesn't suck dust in.
    tengeta, Sep 3, 2009
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  14. BlasterLP Newcomer, in training

    Looks like it isnt built too strong, a screen like that wont last long if you travel much
    BlasterLP, Sep 3, 2009
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  15. Guest

    I was just at the Sony Store in Ginza Tokyo today and saw the notebook. It is a looker. I believe its listed as Yen 89,000... In today's conversion rate... a little less than $1000
    Guest, Oct 19, 2009
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