01-08-2009, 11:32 AM | #1 | |||
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The Sony Vaio-P
So, what do y'all think about Sony's new super small Vaio?
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For $900. Looks highly impressive. Apple's got some really big competition.
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01-08-2009, 11:36 AM | #2 | |
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I think that monitor is WAY too small.
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01-08-2009, 12:04 PM | #3 |
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Looks like a bloated PSP.
I don't think Apple has anything to worry about. With laptops it's all about screen size and that has none.
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01-08-2009, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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These "netbooks" seem to be the new fad, like tablets were a few years ago. I'm not sure I get the appeal, though. What do they do better than a normal sized laptop? (Or for that matter, a tablet)?
EDIT: Other than, of course, that they are more portable due to their smaller size. Last edited by sabotai : 01-08-2009 at 12:12 PM. |
01-08-2009, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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I think the Apple Wheel knocks its socks off:
Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
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01-08-2009, 12:36 PM | #6 | |
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Well that's it. I mean this laptop is super easy to carry around because of its size. You can pull it out to check email or surf the web somewhat from a small briefcase or, for women, their purses. It's not meant to be a complete laptop replacement. I mean its 11 inches (8 inch screen) and weighs 1.4 lbs, and comes with built in GPS.
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01-08-2009, 12:39 PM | #7 | |
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HAHA!! That was awesome.
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01-08-2009, 01:30 PM | #8 |
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I got my wife a netbook for xmas. I think it has a 9 inch screen. We aren't talking about something with a ton of power. But she likes that she can throw it in her purse and use it at panera.
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01-08-2009, 02:29 PM | #9 | |
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I was thinking about the MacBook Air... which, true, isn't selling well, but still. And with laptops, it isn't really all about screen size. It's about portability.
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01-08-2009, 03:02 PM | #10 | ||
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This isn't even close to the air. The screen is FAR too small. Like others have said, you can get netbooks this size for half as much. I just don't understand how this is an exciting hardware release.
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01-08-2009, 03:05 PM | #11 |
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That looks horrible.
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01-08-2009, 03:06 PM | #12 |
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Well, you know what I was saying is it is better than the Air . But more portable and far cheaper. If I'm going for uber-portable, I'd rather have the smaller computer than the thin, same width, depth as a regular computer.
And its more powerful than most netbooks.
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01-08-2009, 03:07 PM | #13 |
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Its much more powerful than most netbooks. This isn't something I would buy, but doesn't seem bad at all for someone who wants more than a netbook in something really small.
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01-08-2009, 03:08 PM | #14 |
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IMO, that fills a niche that doesn't really exist. If you want something ultra portable that just has a good web and email experience get an iPhone. If you want something to do Word/Excel/etc the Vaio is going to be too small to be effective and you're better off getting a 13" laptop.
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01-08-2009, 03:17 PM | #16 | |
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One can, concievably, say that for all netbooks . Though it's probably a little bit better for web and email than an iPhone, and not horrid (thought not ideal) for Word or things like that. It does have a kick ass resolution for its size (1600 x 768), so it makes doing things like Word or Excel a bit easier.
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01-08-2009, 04:49 PM | #17 |
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One advantage to netbooks that hasn't been mentioned is the battery life. My Eee PC's battery lasts almost 6 hours, so with power saving features turned on it will last me all day. Before, with my 14 inch laptop, I had to haul it and its AC adapter everywhere with me.
The advantage for me over something like an iPhone is the keyboard. Anything where I had to type on a touch screen with my thumbs was a no go. |
01-08-2009, 04:50 PM | #18 |
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I just bought a 14 inch laptop, it can last 6-8 hours if being used for the internet and power light tasks.
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01-08-2009, 05:18 PM | #19 |
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Is it a tablet pc?
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01-08-2009, 05:25 PM | #20 |
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No, Dell E6400 business laptop from dell outlet. The laptop in general has great battery life and I got the 9 cell battery, so it lasts a long time.
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01-08-2009, 06:01 PM | #21 |
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I will say that the resolution on the MSI wind I got is not that great. Basically EDTV level.
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01-08-2009, 06:33 PM | #22 |
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I think it looks pretty funky - I'm about to get an laptop/mini-PC for my daughter because its cheap and it'll allow her to surf the web without attempting to infect my PC with virus's .. I'll probably get her a MacBook or Linux based Netbook PC simply because she has a knack for infecting machines by browsing Newgrounds and other 'teen' sites.
However I have to say I like the looks of that Vaio and if I was buying a machine for myself to use 'on the road' I'd consider it - especially because it has ample RAM for most things (would even handle light dev work - ie. not FM PC, but FMH) and fantastic battery life. |
01-08-2009, 07:03 PM | #23 |
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I got an Aspire One for Christmas from the company I work for (along with all my coworkers). It's a cool little laptop, and surprisingly powerful, but the keyboard/mouse is awkward, and I'm still not entirely sure what I'll use it for aside from posting here while I'm in the can.
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Sorry, Air is >>>>> this. There's a certain point where if it gets so small you might as well have a pda, phone, whatever. $900 for this POS is just ridiculous. If you want something this small, you just don't need this power and can get a netbook that is at LEAST 50% cheaper.
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01-08-2009, 09:29 PM | #25 |
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PS - Sod getting either an Air or Vaio - I want a new keyboard ...
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Personally I think the Air is just crap. $1800 for something that's just super-thin? Bah! You want portable, get something portable, like this.
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01-09-2009, 11:27 AM | #27 |
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Eh... for me I don't really care about the width and height of the laptop. Keyboards and monitors can only get so small before they become less usable and really I just need it to fit in a book bag or carry-on. IMO, Apple is spot on in how they're approaching the problem... the dimensions to attack are depth and weight.
I'm not a big fan of the Air though at its price. For my money I'd probably just get one of the new 13" unibody Macbooks. FWIW, I feel the same way about cell-phones. Once its small enough to fit in my front jeans pocket it doesn't need any less heighth or width... but continuing to reduce depth is absolutely critical. |
01-09-2009, 11:42 AM | #28 |
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I dunno. Sometimes I gotta shift to the left if my phone is in my right pocket. It'd be nice to have a small enough phone so you don't have any shiftage.
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01-09-2009, 12:23 PM | #29 |
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To be honest...I don't like the Air either. Please don't tell my boss though.
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I finally got a chance to see the Vaio P up close. It's a stylish little device, but I generally agree with the quoted assessment. It's kind of a weird size where it's smaller than a netbook, but bigger than a pocketable device (PDA, iPhone, N800/N810). Since you will have to carry a Vaio P in a separate bag anyway, you might as well get a net book or an ultraportable laptop. If you want to go smaller than the Vaio P: you can get smartphones, PDAs, etc with much of the same basic functionality (web-browser, e-mail, simple office doc editing, etc) but with the added advantage of being able to put it in your pocket. Last edited by Klinglerware : 03-30-2009 at 10:24 AM. |
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03-30-2009, 10:47 AM | #31 | |
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03-30-2009, 10:49 AM | #32 |
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my best friend has a netbook and it's kinda fun, but it was also like sub-$400, not $900. For the tasks I'd use it for, that'd be about what I'd want to pay.
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03-30-2009, 11:22 AM | #33 |
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When you see how many MacBooks are sold, is that really that surprising?
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