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Sony announces 11.1" ultraportable VAIO X notebook
According to Engadget (who is on site), the system will tout an "all-day" battery life, and will set a new standard for stamina. There is nothing official about what will power the VAIO X at launch, but Engadget is reporting that they hear it packs an Intel Atom. That said, nothing is locked in and there's no telling if CULV-based models will be available.
After watching a video shot by NetbookNews, I have to admit that while attractive, the model they handled was looking a little fragile (watch the display as it's opened). Sony is expected to announce an official spec sheet next month, and the VAIO X will hit stores about a week after Windows 7's October 22 launch. Does anyone want to take a stab at the MSRP?
User Comments (14)
Post a comment| Guest on September 2, 2009 4:55 PM | wow...! thats neat. Very convenient. How small are they willing to go. |
| shossofe on September 2, 2009 5:16 PM | how much will this cost? I don't feel like paying over 2000 for something that can snap when I touch it @.@ |
| supersmashbrada on September 2, 2009 5:56 PM | Bob...I'll take 599 usd. |
| Guest on September 2, 2009 6:29 PM | 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. |
| Wendig0 on September 2, 2009 7:33 PM | Guest said: 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.
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. |
| supersmashbrada on September 2, 2009 7:51 PM | This is small, has to be a competitive price, 1600 is still too expensive. Its not a notebook capable of running productivity software efficiently. |
| Matthew on September 2, 2009 8:37 PM | Put me down for $1,300 -- although I wouldn't be shocked to see $1,600 haha. |
| supersmashbrada on September 2, 2009 9:00 PM | 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! |
| viperpfl on September 3, 2009 1:38 AM | 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. |
| captain828 on September 3, 2009 7:38 AM | 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 |
| Guest on September 3, 2009 3:13 PM | 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.... |
| tengeta on September 3, 2009 7:52 PM | 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. |
| BlasterLP on September 3, 2009 8:33 PM | Looks like it isnt built too strong, a screen like that wont last long if you travel much |
| Guest on October 19, 2009 11:28 AM | 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 |
