The not-quite netbook unlikely to be any cheaper, writes David Walker
The Sony Vaio P ultraportable PC first broke cover back in January, winning our hearts with its high-resolution screen, easy-to-use keyboard and of course, its sleek looks and miniature footprint. It's like nothing else on the market, with a price to match that uniqueness.
The arrival of the Sony Vaio W-series netbook fuelled rumours of the Vaio P's demise, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The Vaio P has done pretty well in terms of sales, particularly in the business sector - so well that Sony is already planning 'mark 2'.
Speaking to TechRadar, a Sony representative mentioned that the company was planning a series of new Vaio P models this coming October or November. Details are scarce, but they will be much faster in terms of boot-up time (currently around 90 seconds). That date seems significant too - with Windows 7 due on the market from October 22nd, could Microsoft's latest operating system power the new Vaio P? Very probably.
But there are two things we can say with a degree of certainty. First, the profile of the new model will be pretty much the same. After all, if you change the shape and keyboard radically, it just isn't going to be a Vaio P anymore. Secondly, the price will still be in the premium bracket. Come on, when was the last time an upgrade came in cheaper than the original?
Link: Sony (via TechRadar)
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