Sony Caves, Finally Releases its First Netbook!

The Sony VAIO W will come equipped with a 1.6GHz Atom CPU, Windows XP, a 160GB hard drive and a 10.1-inch (1366×768 resolution!) widescreen display. The VAIO W will be available in three vibrant colors- berry pink, sugar white and cocoa brown.

Another nice feature, besides the higher resolution, is this model features an isolated keyboard with springy and responsive keys. It comes with a carefully designed touchpad and mouse keys to make the PC functional and the mouse movements easy to control.

Also, the W Series unit is ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliant, EPEAT Gold registered and incorporates eco-conscious features such as a mercury-free LED backlit LCD.

The VAIO W Series mini notebook will retail for about $500. It is available for pre-orders today online at www.sonystyle.com/pr/w. It will also be sold at Sony Style stores and at other major retailers around the country starting next month.

You can also watch a video of the new Sony Vaio W here.