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The Sony VAIO W Series is a mini notebook that is ultra-portable and ultra-cheap. Designed for a web experience, the notebook can browse the web, includes a webcam and microphone for pictures and webchatting, and can handle photos, music and videos without any problem. It is better than other Sony laptops at saving energy with an ENERGY STAR 5.0 rating, meaning it sticks to the efficiency guidelines designed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. The Sony VAIO W weighs only 2.62 pounds and has a 10.1" WXGA sceen that is supported by a LED backlight and XBRITE-ECO LCD Technology.
MSRP $499.99
Release date August, 2009
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Features
- Dimensions: 10.54" x 1.28" x 7.07"
- Weight: 2.62 lbs
- SD memory car slot
- Atheros 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
- Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology
- Color options: Pink, Brown and White
- Intel Processor 1.66GHz
- 160GB Hard Disk Drive
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Estimated Battery Life: up to 3 hours
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Sony VAIO W | Pink
• Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - 2.5+ Hour Battery Life
• VAIO VPCW111XX/P Netbook
UPC: 027242778481
EAN: 027242778481
MPN: VPCW111XX/P
Sony VAIO W | White
• Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/W 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 2.5+ Hour Battery Life
• VAIO VPCW111XX/W Netbook
UPC: 027242778498
EAN: 027242778498
MPN: VPCW111XX/W
Sony VAIO W | Brown
• Sony VAIO VPC-W111XX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - 2.5+ Hour Battery Life
• VAIO VPCW111XX/W Netbook
UPC: 027242778504
EAN: 027242778504
MPN: VPCW111XX/T
Competitors
MSRP $389.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- cheap touchscreen option ($30)
- rugged build, won't scuff easily
- activity light can be incorporated into educational software / study programs, used to make sure students aren't fooling around
Cons
- heavy and thick compared to other netbooks
- poor battery life - an hour lower than the average
- targeted towards young students (K-8)
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Dell Latitude 2100
MSRP $400.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- great keyboard layout
- might be the one of the only 8.9" option available once Acer and Asus pull theirs from the market
- LG Intelligent Update (internet)
Cons
- hasn't been available in the NA market for the longest time
- 8.9" netbooks are on their way out due to poor usability compared to their 10" equivalents
- not a highly competitive price
Sony VAIO W
vs.
LG X110
MSRP $379.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- amazing full-sized laptop keyboard - blows away the competition which feature cramped and irregularly laid out keys
- uses the Atom over the older VIA C7 processors
- cheaper and more competitive for the netbook segment compared to last-gen product
Cons
- ditches the superior resolution of the Mini-Note (not even an option for the higher end models!)
- poor SSD and HDD options
- 10.2" model is pretty expensive for a netbook @ $699
Sony VAIO W
vs.
HP Mini 1000
MSRP $450.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- great keyboard layout
- splashtop-based instant-on OS, for basic computing without the boot time of Windows XP
- matte enclosure finish - not a fingerprint magnet like almost every other netbook
Cons
- thicker and heavier than the majority of netbooks
- standard netbook fare
- expensive for what it is
Sony VAIO W
vs.
LG X120
MSRP $449.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Good chassis construction
- Hard drive performance is good
- Good screen
Cons
- Runs quite hot
- Smaller keyboard than competitors
- not available in some countries (such as Canada)
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10
MSRP $429.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- larger keyboard and screen improves usability
- 160GB HDD allows for much more storage
- much cheaper than the 1000H model
Cons
- no bluetooth
- now over 3 pounds, not as easy to handle and carry as the smaller 900 series
- 10" screen keeps the original resolution of 1024x600
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1000HA
MSRP $499.99
Released September, 2009
Sony VAIO W
vs.
BenQ Joybook Lite U101
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution 11.6" screen (1366 x 768px)
- wide keyboard extends to the edges of the device - even more usable than 10" models
- respectable battery options and battery life
Cons
- Protruding 6-cell battery
- continues to push the price and size of the mainstream netbook category
- battery life doesn't really compare to smaller 10" models (5.5h vs 7-8h+)
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Acer Aspire One 751h
MSRP $399.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- thin and light (less than 3 pounds)
- attractive enclosure
- easy to use chicklet style keyboard
Cons
- poor sound - very tinny and quiet
- poor battery life compared to other netbooks
- late to market
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Toshiba mini NB200 Series
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Large netbook touchpad
- Keyboard is crisp and no deflect on use
- Small 6-cell battery
Cons
- Glare screen
- No LED indicator for webcam
- Small exhaust fan outlet
Sony VAIO W
vs.
LG X130
MSRP $1,299.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- ultra-light and compact - 1/2" thick, 1.5 pounds
- great battery life - designed with all day computing in mind
- ideal for the road warrior - small, light, awesome battery life (claimed) and built in WWAN
Cons
- extremely expensive
- powered by an Intel Atom processor - even less powerful than similarly priced Core 2 Solo / ULV ultra-portables
- glorified netbook
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Sony VAIO X
MSRP $899.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- Very thin 15" netbook - less than 1" thick
- Very lightweight for a 15" netbook - 4.8 lbs
- Excellent ports connectivity - including an eSATA and HDMI
Cons
- No optical drive built-in
- large size/weight makes categorization of this as a "netbook" questionable
- Lightweight advantage lost when you include the external DVD writer
Sony VAIO W
vs.
MSI X600
MSRP $330.00
Released April, 2009
The MSi Wind U123 is an upgrade of the U120 and its very successful parent - the U100. This netbook distinguishes itself with a significantly improved battery life and the novel addition of facial recognition software. The battery life of netbooks has always been a serious source of complaint, generated mostly by the slightly...
Sony VAIO W
vs.
MSi Wind U123
MSRP $450.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 6-cell battery standard - ~6 hours of battery life
- first netbook from Acer (arguably any manufacturer) to be geared towards business users
Cons
- uses the slightly older N720 processor
- nothing to distinguish itself from other 10.1" netbooks
- doesn't approach the battery life of similarly priced models from other manufacturers
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Acer Aspire One 531h
MSRP $600.00
Released August, 2008
The Eee PC 1000 is a netbook PC that offers a blend of entertainment and productivity features from Asus' 2008 lineup, and is an upgrade in size to the 900. The netbook features an 10.1" widescreen LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and Asus' Super Hybrid Engine for improved performance. It has an Intel Atom processor, up...
Sony VAIO W
vs.
Asus Eee PC 1000
Reviews
October 14, 2009
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Pros
- WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
- Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
- Large touch pad
- lightweight - 2.6 pounds
- large keyboard
Cons
- high price compared to similar offerings
- 3-cell battery - compared to those much larger on cheaper alternatives
- noisy fan
- non-upgradable memory - stuck with only 1GB
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October 24, 2009
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Pros
- WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
- Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
- Large touch pad
Cons
- high price compared to similar offerings
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September 19, 2009
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Pros
- WXGA 1366 x 768 on 10.1" display
- Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 g/g/Draft n
- Large touch pad
Cons
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