[spw (Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 2:16PM]

i wonder what did you have to smoke to actually write that summary.

here are some quotes from actual article:

"At $499, the VAIO W might seem a little on the pricey side for a netbook. However, given its superb high-res screen, the premium is actually tiny"

"Whether the Sony VAIO W is a competitive entry in the netbook market depends on what you need from a netbook. Despite the pedestrian exterior, we like the stylish interior design, and the extra room afforded by the 1,366x768 display is a pleasure. We’re disappointed in the battery life, however. If the three-cell battery delivered closer to average performance—or if an affordable six-cell upgrade were available—we would highly recommend this netbook. But as is, we feel we have to hold back a bit.

That said, there's no going back from this screen resolution. If you've ever been frustrated with the scrolling issues on a 10-inch netbook LCD, you might just be willing to trade in battery life for the excellent display on the Sony VAIO W."

[grant (Unverified) Posted Aug 3rd 2009 3:07PM]

spw you said it resolution is everything with a netbook - that and the keyboard which Sony have no doubt done a great job on. Using a 1024 x 600 netbook is frustration itself. So many program pop up screens create problems to get to buttons at the bottom. Windows Mobile Device Center just one of these. Yes I would trade battery life for 1366 x 768 and shell out more for a bigger 6 cell battery. Nice to have the choice of bulk or power with 2 batteries albeit at a cost.

[StanT Posted Aug 3rd 2009 8:14PM]

@grant
Of course Dell and HP already have the same 1366x768 options with the 6 cell battery - no need for compromise there.
This Sony netbook is nothing beyond average