Sony's New VAIO W

One of the computer trends this year is stylish, space saving all-in-one PCs. Instead of bulky mini towers, computer makers are hiding all the electronics and drives beneath flat panel displays to create computers more suited for the living room than the home office. Sony’s first all-in-one PC is called the VAIO W. The VIAO W weighs just 20 pounds and features a 15.3 –inch widescreen LCD display with Intel Celeron 1.6 GHz processor, CDRW, DVD drives, 60 GB Hard Drive, Memory Stick slot, 3 USB drives and two Fire Wire slots all built-in to its sleek 7.5-inch thick by 20-inch wide footprint.

What separates the Sony VAIO W from the pack is its folding keyboard. Simply flip the keyboard up and the PC automatically converts into a high tech digital clock and CD boombox with controls and features displayed on the remaining half of its exposed widescreen. Plug in two cords-the power cable and the mouse -you are on the computer in minutes. Prices start at $1600. www.sel.sony.com