Sony VAIO W Netbook US Release & Pricing Confirmed VAIO W Available Stateside from August

Sony officially launched their new 10 Sony VAIO W netbook which they
bill as being 'ideal for casual computing and staying connected' and
which offers little in the way of surprises in terms of features and
specifications except, perhaps, for being notable for what's not
included even in terms of user options.

The Sony VAIO W netbook, which comes (all too predictably) with a 1.6GHz
Atom CPU under the hood and which runs Win XP, sports a 10.1 1366 x 768
LED backlit display, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, inbuilt webcam and card
reader whilst, in terms of connectivity, there's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n, integrated Ethernet, two USB ports and VGA-out but,
certainly at this juncture, if you're looking for optional extras such
as swapping out the 160GB HHD for an SSD, for example, you'll find
yourself disappointed. Likewise if you're looking for 3G and/or GPS
functionality.
Still, from an eco-aware standpoint, the Sony VAIO W netbook makes a
good show of itself in being Energy Star 5.0 compliant and EPEAT Gold
registered thanks to coming with a mercury-free LED display and
packaging comprising of 95% recycled cardboard. Additionally, if you opt
to purchase the VAIO W as a replacement device Sony will even assist you
with disposing of your outgoing PC in an environmentally conscious
manner (though, as their press release states, 'fees may apply').

The W Series lets you quickly look something up online whether
searching for a recipe in the kitchen or relaxing on your recliner-
there's no need to trudge upstairs to your office, said Mike Abary,
senior vice president of the VAIO business group at Sony who introduced
the Sony VAIO W netbook. And it's sturdy enough for the kids to use,
making it perfect for every member of the family.

Available to pre-order as of today, the Sony VAIO W netbook, which comes
in three colors - berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown - comes in at
around the $500 price point.

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