More VAIO P specs leak out

Sony's not playing it too coy with the upcoming VAIO P -- some more detailed specs on the widescreen netbook have leaked out, and they're just about what we expected: a 1.33GHz Atom Z520, 2GB of RAM, standard HDD with optional SSD, GPS, and a 3G WWAN card, all for about €700 ($974). No word on that crazy rumored 1600 x 768 display resolution, but apparently that sexy Photoshopped VAIO TT pic we saw is close to the real thing, trackstick and all. We'll see -- for close to $1000, this guy had better run Vista a hell of a lot better than the similarly-spec'd ASUS R50A UMPC Portal just trashed in a review.

[Via UMPC Portal, image from Pocketables]

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 9:29AM]

I have to agree..... your Avatar is just awesome.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 3:22PM]

http://www.maxim.com/slideshows/index.aspx?slideId=3854&imgCollectId=206

[Tired Posted Jan 2nd 2009 10:52PM]

Since when is a slow 1.8" drive "standard"?

[Aaquibn Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:36AM]

Since the MacBook Air.

[YoYo Posted Jan 3rd 2009 3:29AM]

@Graham Wellington (formerly tyrone washington, or marsha goldberg)

Osx86 will run on an amd cpu

Kalyway Leopard 10.5.2 DVD Intel Amd u can probable find on
piratebay or some other place like that
but notice the amd in the name


apple os x is still just darwin unix hence can be scald to run on anything

now to be on topic

link to cpu spec http://ark.intel.com/cpu.aspx?groupId=35466

Intel® Atom Processor Z520 (512K Cache, 1.33 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)

if sony is using this cpu i will say this is doom to fail with
no 64 bit support and no dual core support u can actually get a
better cpu in a far cheaper netbook

this is way over priced for the specs


i would have thought Sony would have used this cpu Intel® Atom
Processor 330 (1M Cache, 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
link to cpu
http://ark.intel.com/cpu.aspx?groupId=35641

[dr steve brule Posted Jan 3rd 2009 4:40AM]

whoops, removes foot from mouth. my bad, i've been out of the loop for quite some time, but that's awesome news (to me atleast). sorry about the post aaquib, im a dummy :)

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:11PM]

@Yoyo -- your preference for the Atom 330 would require a 41 watt TDP for the processor/chipset, so although probably a nice performer, not likely in an ultraportable.

[good grief Posted Jan 3rd 2009 4:30PM]

1.8" is the standard HD size on Sony subnotes... See T, TR, TX, TZ, etc.

[Branhower Posted Jan 2nd 2009 10:59PM]

You thing a new religion will be built around this product?

[Branhower Posted Jan 2nd 2009 11:00PM]

think*

[Aaquibn Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:33AM]

No. Apple already is the religion. And I believe in monotheism.

[Nomi Posted Jan 2nd 2009 11:15PM]

Fk..I just blew 300 bux on upgrading a 4 yr old pc..

/off-topic

[Aaquibn Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:35AM]

My brother just got a new computer for $300

Gateway
2.2Ghz Athlon Dual Core
1GB RAM
320GB HDD

...Vista.

I keep telling him to run the Windows 7 Beta or OS X, but he says Windows 7 will be full of bugs and OS X is for girls and gays.

[dr steve brule Posted Jan 3rd 2009 2:54AM]

sorry friend-o, osx wont run on an amd processor. wish it did though.

[outZider Posted Jan 3rd 2009 3:38AM]

Sure, OS X will run on AMD, you just need a few patches. Just google for 10.5.5 amd, and you'll get started.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 9:38AM]

@ Aaquib: I resent that comment...... although Justin Timberlake HAS become cuter since I got my MacBook Pro, hmm

[The Spunk Posted Jan 2nd 2009 11:46PM]

Sony Computers = overpriced and under specd crap!!!!!

[Aaquibn Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:32AM]

I believe your describing another company I know...

[Flix C Posted Jan 3rd 2009 10:22AM]

@Aaquib : dude I just can't see who you're talking about....
does it begin with a A and finishes with a "pple" ?

[DonkeyPuncherello Posted Jan 2nd 2009 11:49PM]

I can't see myself buying this without the ULVC2D.

[moochy Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:01AM]

Save your cash up and buy the freaking vaio tt. Screw them low specd netbooks.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:03PM]

Well, I mean, when you buy the VAIO you are looking for style, so I agree with the poster to get OS X and a much nicer notebook for $300 more.

[Aaquibn Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:32AM]

What a joke! For $300 more you can get a Rev. A MacBook Air with a 1.8GHZ Core 2 Duo, and a useable OS.

Sorry Sony. Maybe when Windows 7 releases.

[Mikeo Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:40AM]

A notebook that can't even run Youtube smoothly?

Engadget said it, not me.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:08AM]

a air? no no... you dont replace something underpowered and overpriced with another underpowered overpriced computer... for that price lets get that new dell Studio 15 2.4ghz and HD 3650 vid cards with 4gb of ram... play crysis very well indeed!

[thethirdmoose Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:57AM]

I hope that $970 is for the fully loaded laptop, not base config... if it is, then base might be as low as $500.

[wshwe Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:00AM]

Finally a netbook with a good vertical screen resolution. 600 pixels doesn't cut it in today's web.

[Mark Larson Posted Jan 3rd 2009 2:00AM]

Good luck making out those pixels on an 8" wiiiiide screen.

[FuturePastNow Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:00AM]

For $970, why are they using the 1.33GHz Atom? Why not the fastest Atom- 1.83GHz- for that kind of money, or a dual-core Atom?

[FILA Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:08AM]

you should of known, SONY=overpriced shit. This aint worth it anyway. I have the first gen Eee and its fine by me, you dont use them for to much shit anyways to spend a 1000 on.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:09AM]

Maybe the extra screen resolution is so that WinXP can preside in the middle, while the left and right sides of the screen are touch sensitive menus.


It's a stupid idea, but this thing does cost $1000, and it was made by Sony, so it's probably full of stupid ideas.

[ngko Posted Jan 3rd 2009 1:45AM]

Y is Sony doin that teasin' us we need to C it now n know if the price is affordable.

[outkastnk Posted Jan 3rd 2009 2:45AM]

I agree the specs are underwhelming, But for the premium consumer who doesn't want to flesh over 2K for the TT, but still needs portability this may be an alternative solution. The loyal Sony consumer knows they will buy this, but with these kind of specs Sony is not luring any new customers in an already inflated netbook market.

Netbook specs for a Laptop price. A bigger HDD and a faster Atom would be nice.

I've personally seen a prototype of this and the screen is just... ..

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 2:42AM]

Based on the dimensions compared to that guy's hands the keyboard seems like it'd be too small for finger typing and a bit too big for thumb typing. I wonder how it'll pan out in the end.

[Bokal Posted Jan 3rd 2009 3:24AM]

Come on... the 700€ price is just rumored...

And even if it's true, a 700€ price never translate to a 1000$ price... in the real sad world, it's more 700$ in the US, 700€ in EU. Just look at the PS3 (sony product, well known) it has always been priced at 1$ = 1€.

So please, everyone keep cool, keep the bashing and ranting for when Sony gives the real price and specs.

[Flix C Posted Jan 3rd 2009 10:25AM]

Yes exactly which is why I hate you americans so much, with all the crap you do all over the world you still get asian hardware for a lower price than us.
Where is the justice ?

[DrSilverworm Posted Jan 3rd 2009 4:14AM]

People don't seem to understand the point of the "P." What really makes this laptop different from other netbooks is the shape. It's pretty much cut in half, the whole portion that hangs under the keyboard is gone along with the attached trackpad. Not only does this cut a huge amount of weight and mass, but it also allows that 8 inch screen to be a super widescreen, which enables the keyboard to be super wide as well, at least a bit wider than your average netbook keyboard. Average netbook keyboards tend to be slightly shrunken, so this design allows the keyboard to be as wide as possible without wasting any space, and that's why I love this design

[TR47 Posted Jan 3rd 2009 4:22AM]

I dont belive itll have Z520. Please tell me - who is this Sasha? Some kind of german guru who knows more then everybody on this planet or just a guy who wants to increase visit rate of his new webistes? Is it confirmed by somebody else? Because if its not I can make hundreds of Pseries rumors for my site in ten minutes.

[good grief Posted Jan 3rd 2009 4:32PM]

Seriously, the source for this article is basicly "I know a guy who knows a guy who says he knows what the specs are"

I'll believe it when I see it from a real source...

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 3rd 2009 12:41PM]

With the lateness of this entry into the netbook market, the underwhelming specs, and the undoubtedly typical Sony style steep price, this will no doubt be an epic fail. My 2 cents...