Nowadays, laptops are getting smaller and smaller - is there really any end in sight? With Netbooks and iPhones, tablet PCs, and UMPCs, it seems like we'll soon be able to have a full-powered computer in our pockets with no noticeable difference between that magical device and an overpowered desktop. While the Sony Vaio P won't completely replace your desktop just yet, it does stand out as a contender for the perfect "pocket" PC. Weighing in at only 1.4 pounds with an 8", 1600x768 widescreen display, the Sony Vaio P just might be the perfect computer for anyone looking to take their notebook with them everywhere.When I first held the Sony Vaio P in my hands a few days ago, I couldn't help but be impressed by its ridiculously small form-factor. "How do they do it?" I thought, as this tiny PC (which is less than an inch thick) has enough mettle to power Windows Vista off of less than two gigs of ram - a feat in itself! Equally impressive is the Vaio P's sturdy nature. Even though I knew it was thin and packed a 8" mini-widescreen display, it never felt like it was going to buckle under normal usage or pressure. It's a well made, well-oiled machine that has a huge ace up its sleeve: its keyboard. While other Netbooks skimp on the keyboard size in order to save space, all that the Vaio P is made of is keyboard. No touchpad, no gimmick - just a comfortable keyboard that you can actually use for day-to-day tasks. What a novel concept!
While I was immediately a fan of the tiny form factor (which is just perfect for
your mid-sized clutch bags, ladies!) and the keyboard, I couldn't help
but feel like the choice of Windows Vista was a misstep on Sony's
behalf. To put things bluntly, no netbook can rightfully run
Vista. In order to really get Vista going, you'll need at least 3GB of
ram and a dual+ core processor to truly take advantage of all of its
bells and whistles. If you were to pop Windows XP (or eventually,
Windows 7) on this bad boy, you would have a machine for the ages. Take
note, as it's not too difficult to downgrade the Vaio P with the right software disc, and you'd almost get twice the computer out of a less "bulky" operating system.
Even though $900 may be a bit much for some, Sony's Vaio P is an astounding technical accomplishment that is truly worth its weight in gold if you want a computer you can literally take with you everywhere. Thankfully, you can still save with 3% Ebates cash back at SonyStyle on your purchase, meaning you can take a sweet $27 off the grand total if you pick it up today! Head on over to SonyStyle for more information on this minuscule monster, but believe me, you really can't match this computer when it comes to style and usability. Check back for more coupons, deals, and savings on the Vaio P when we get them!
Even though $900 may be a bit much for some, Sony's Vaio P is an astounding technical accomplishment that is truly worth its weight in gold if you want a computer you can literally take with you everywhere. Thankfully, you can still save with 3% Ebates cash back at SonyStyle on your purchase, meaning you can take a sweet $27 off the grand total if you pick it up today! Head on over to SonyStyle for more information on this minuscule monster, but believe me, you really can't match this computer when it comes to style and usability. Check back for more coupons, deals, and savings on the Vaio P when we get them!
