#8, I am pretty sure they got it wrong. You can see here on the official site http://www.jp.sonystyle.com/Style-a/Product/U/index.html . Scroll a bit down, and at the 4.5 inch header you can see the text 1024*600

#4, I am not the one who took the device apart. No priviledge access to this gadget for me. I just notified Engadget of the link.

You thought wrong.. Screen is 1024 * 600

No WWAN on the Jap. version...

- It is stupid to comment that you could get a laptop for that amount or a lot less. If you need a laptop, get a laptop. This is a teeny weeny device and small = proprietary = expensive. If you need teeny weeny, get this. The ONLY alternative is the OQO right now and that is just as expensive.
- XP is indeed not for small RESOLUTIONS, i.e. at 800*480 not all GUI elements of pop-up windows show. At 1024*600 this will probably be OK. Only problem is that everything will be small as in very small and even a lot smaller than 800*480 on a 7 inch screen. My answer: zoom with your arms, the device is light enough to bring it closer. The same advice I give to people who are afraid of prime lenses on an SLR -- zoom with your feet instead of the lens. I know this is not as good as a custom large-icon interface, but if you want that, get a PDA... they do exist...

An interesting link can be found here:

http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/Concept/Vision/index.html?product=typeU

It is indeed on sonystyle.com, but not yet on sonystyle europe. Probably because of issues with WWAN technology. Perhaps they will include GPRS or UMTS or no WWAN at all in Europe?

How do you pre-order. Are you located in Japan, or is it already possible to pre-order in USA and Europe?

OK, just saw another movie. They are also offering compact flash type 2! It really will be the perfect picture tank for my D70. No more laptops on a holiday! This will be a great eBook reader/picture tank/surfing/mailing/media player/do everything device. Hopefully build quality is ok...

I think it is interesting they are already offering the extended battery. The way it is designed is also quite good I believe. It will make the UX easier to carry (just like the grip on a SLR camera).

http://www.jp.sonystyle.com/Style-a/Special/U/Movie/movie.html?param=16

About the resolution. I think it is great they are offering a high resolution. This will be a perfect picture tank as well as all the other umpc stuff. If you need bigger text, just use the magnifier buttons. Watch the movies!

Those screencaps are hilarious. This is the funniest CES post so far... What, no HP iCraps anymore??? WE WANT CARLY!!!