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http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=b40gWtQ3ZpYgUOnRCfYqUZs5s4UcG1hrB4M=?CatalogCategoryID=nsIKC0.NkR0AAADxsN1ngL_f&ProductID=dnkKC0.NurEAAADxFs5ngL_i&Dept=cpu It's hard to overstate how cool the new Sony Vaio looks.
Officially called the PCV-W10, it's Sony's first all-in-one desktop, meaning the screen, keyboard, and speakers are all part of the same block.
A good way to describe it: kind of like a cinderblock, although not as heavy. The Vaio W is 20 pounds, so it's easy to pick up and carry around.
We all know what a PC can do, and the Vaio W measures up. It has a 1.6-GHz Celeron processor, 512MB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, and slots for everything, including a Sony memory stick, on which you can store anything, such as photos. The Vaio W also comes with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
The best part
Here's what sets the Vaio W apart: The keyboard folds up and turns into a stereo for your CDs, MP3 collection, or Internet radio. When snapped up, the LCD screen displays a clock and stereo controls and lets you know what's playing. Fold it back down and the screen looks even better. At 15.3 inches, and with a 16:9 aspect ratio, it's kind of shaped like a movie screen.
Is it worth it?
A small problem with the Vaio W is that the keyboard doesn't detach or move. It's locked onto the base and screen, which could make for some space issues on your desk. If you can deal with that, and don't mind spending a few hundred bucks on a PC, then the Sony Vaio W is worth checking out for the cool factor alone.
Pros: Light; turns into a stereo.
Cons: Keyboard stays attached.
Officially called the PCV-W10, it's Sony's first all-in-one desktop, meaning the screen, keyboard, and speakers are all part of the same block.
A good way to describe it: kind of like a cinderblock, although not as heavy. The Vaio W is 20 pounds, so it's easy to pick up and carry around.
We all know what a PC can do, and the Vaio W measures up. It has a 1.6-GHz Celeron processor, 512MB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, and slots for everything, including a Sony memory stick, on which you can store anything, such as photos. The Vaio W also comes with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
The best part
Here's what sets the Vaio W apart: The keyboard folds up and turns into a stereo for your CDs, MP3 collection, or Internet radio. When snapped up, the LCD screen displays a clock and stereo controls and lets you know what's playing. Fold it back down and the screen looks even better. At 15.3 inches, and with a 16:9 aspect ratio, it's kind of shaped like a movie screen.
Is it worth it?
A small problem with the Vaio W is that the keyboard doesn't detach or move. It's locked onto the base and screen, which could make for some space issues on your desk. If you can deal with that, and don't mind spending a few hundred bucks on a PC, then the Sony Vaio W is worth checking out for the cool factor alone.
Pros: Light; turns into a stereo.
Cons: Keyboard stays attached.