Sony Unveils Pricey Netbook

Sony Unveils Pricey Netbook

Sony introduced an expensive 8-inch netbook that the company claims is the lightest in the market at 1.4 pounds.
In addition, the Vaio P Series Lifestyle PC, unveiled Wednesday at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is about the size of a business envelope and as thin as a cell phone. As a result, the device is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag, while still delivering full PC support functionality.



However, all this compactness comes at a price. While netbooks today cost as little as $300, Sony plans to offer its product through its stores this month for about $900. The netbook will be available at other major retailers in the United States in February.

The netbook incorporates built-in IT support for wireless carriers' 3G broadband networks, as well as for 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.