Atom-based Vaio - Review Sony Vaio VPCW115XG

If you always wanted a Vaio, but did not want to take a loan to buy it, and an Atom machine works fine for you, check this out

Processor Atom 1.6 GHz | OS Windows XP | RAM 1GB | Hard Disc 160 GB | Screen 10.1 inch wide | Weight 1.19 kg

Yes, a Sony Vaio at Rs29,990… go wash your eyes. I did too when I read this. Sony finally has an Atom-based machine. Available in three colours (pink, white and brown), these will appeal to both the younger set of users as well as women who were always looking for a pink laptop (yes, I know you girls like the colour).

Like most Atom machines, it also features an easy-to-type isolation type keyboard, where keys are spaced out. I loved the resolution of the machine, and this means you will never feel like working on a smaller machine. It also comes with Vaio Media Plus, that allows you to wirelessly stream music and videos to DLNA-enabled devices, and, if you have it, PlayStation 3. The downside is that it has a battery time of only 2.5 hours, compared to four to five hours in other Atom machines, and it has only a 0.5 megapixel camera, while others have started including either a 1.13 or 2 megapixel camera. The W Series unit is Energy Star 5.0 compliant, EPEAT Gold registered, and has eco-conscious features such as a mercury-free, LED backlit LCD.

The choice of colours lets you choose what you really want to reveal in your personality. Since this machine has just been announced, I could not touch and feel it, and this is only a preview.

So if you always wanted a Vaio, but did not want to go take a loan to buy one, and an Atom machine works fine for you (it does for me when I travel), go ahead check it out. Just in case, the full model number is VPCW115XG/P/T/W. For more details visit the sony website by clicking here

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The Above Article Appeared in the Open Magazine, Issue Dated 28th August 2009