Comments on: Sony VAIO P Manhandled on Video

By: James

James — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:26:28 +0000

Hi , Good information and wht is the configuration of the model? another one best resourc abt Sony vaio CW Model is http://vaiolaptops.info/blog/sony-vaio-cw-specifications-and-pricing/

By: remote control software

remote control software — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:44:57 +0000

I am definitely NOT a fan of nubs. Other than the obvious sleek appeal of the Vaio, I do not see the necessity of this device. An iphone can do anything that this mini laptop can do and much, much more for $300 less.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:27:56 +0000

Saw this in the NYC sony store. The trackpad scrolling devise is slick and moves with pressure. Quite a nice feature.

I really do not understand the 1.3Ghz vs 1.8Ghz processors, seems like it may be worth waiting for a faster model but when you hold this in your hands its really hard to not want to leave the store with it?

BTW you could not hear the spinning of the HD it was stealth quiet, if not for checking specs we would have assumed it was a ssd.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:47:23 +0000

I definitely enjoyed playing with the device at CES. The booth reps said the WWAN would only work with Verizon, but who knows.

So… anyone think this could be easily turned into a Hackintosh? I am currently debating between getting this one or the HP 2140 (with high-res screen, not the 1024×576 one) — either one would replace my HP 2133 Mini. The keyboard and relatively high res screen are some of the deciding factors for me, but I’d also want to use it to get some MacOS experience.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:07:50 +0000

Where is the High-Def version not on youtube? Everything on YouTube looks horrible.

By: scoobie

scoobie — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:04:08 +0000

This is the only decent hi -res review I’ve seen from vegas, thanks

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:44:00 +0000

@Prill, trackstick vs. trackpad is a very personal choice. Like James I prefer the trackstick because it’s more precise at higher speed. I also find it more comfortable as it requires a lot less movement to use. To me these benefits outweigh trackpad gestures which I think are more of a gimmick.

Finally, it makes much more sense to have a trackstick on a small device like the Sony P series. We’ve already seen the silly lengths that manufacturers have gone to to squeeze trackpads onto netbooks and the trackstick allows Sony to keep the VAIO P as small as possible.

By: Danny

Danny — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:57:45 +0000

>The keyboard is reminiscent of the chiclet-style keys on my MacBook

No your MacBook keys are reminiscent of the chiclet style Sony used long before Apple did.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:45:21 +0000

Still no word on if they’re using the Mobi card for multi-carrier support? That is literally the only thing holding me back from pre-order: no info on the WWAN card.

Dynamism has the faster 1.8GHz models but since they come from Japan they come with no WWAN support. So I have no choice but to buy the slower US model: unless it only does Verizon.

By: scoobie

scoobie — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:57:32 +0000

Very funny video of the vaio P – watch it thru to the end

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/jimmy-fallon-and-engadget-raw-and-uncut/

By: Prill

Prill — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:41:42 +0000

so James likes nubs better than trackpads as a “rule”?

seriously, a singular purpose nub (scooting the cursor around) versus a multitouch touchpad. what are you smoking?

long term comfortable navigation theres no comparison, a multitouch trackpad will crush it. i also see this device having other long term comfortable usage scenarios because of the low wide screen & high resolution (hunched over & squinting).

the device is cool, but it seems more conceptual than actual productivity.

By: heavyharmonies

heavyharmonies — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:13:20 +0000

Apparently VERY snappy running Windows 7, according to Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/vaio-p-now-with-more-windows-7/

By: Mike Cane

Mike Cane — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:48:35 +0000

Ten years ago, LG released one of the last — and best — of the WinCE line: the LG Phenom Ultra.
http://www.pdastock.com/LG-Phenom-Ultra-H-120-CW-662.html

The size is just about the same as the VAIO P — but the VAIO P is lighter.

It cost $700 — for WinCE!
The VAIO P costs $900 — for a *real* OS and *real* storage and CPU.

I loved fondling the Ultra. I hope I’ll have fingergasms with the VAIO P.

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:41:41 +0000

It’s worth noting that the keyboard on your Macbook was copied from Sony’s keyboards.

By: Luscious

Luscious — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:24:54 +0000

If I had the same opportunity you guys did, I’d go to the show armed with a USB thumbdrive loaded with a various file-types/benchmarks to try. When you get quality time like that with a device, it’s best to take advantage of it.

Too bad I wasn’t there!

By: Beau Lane

Beau Lane — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:23:09 +0000

Looks a good little computer will you be getting one to review?