Sony VAIO X slimster hands-on

We just got back from our time with the Sony X-series and it's making us rethink the entire definition of thin as the word is applied to ultra-portable laptops -- see how it casually jockeys our 15-inch MacBook Pro workhorse in the pic above. Sony's X-series is so thin that it's dangerous: on one hand, it'll cut a jugular or cake with little effort, and on the other, it has just enough flex to make us worry about its ruggedness. But this isn't Sony's first experiment with this form factor and the carbon-fibre frame and aluminum keyboard should help with rigidity when this goes production in both glossy- and matte-plastic finishes. (The displays were all matte, at least for now.) The new X is followup to the rarely seen VAIO X505 that was available in limited markets early in the decade -- only then it wasn't sporting an Atom, 2GB of memory, or a 31Wh removable battery. According to Sony, the choice of an Atom processor is far from decided and is only on display to run the engineering prototypes here at IFA, so there's still hope for at least CULV internals when this thing ships. Unfortunately, access to the rest of the internal specs were software blocked and Sony was zipped tight on details.

Features And Specifications Of Sony VAIO X Series :

• 11.1? (1366 x 768 pixels resolution) scratch-resistant LCD display with LED backlight technology and 16:9 aspect ratio
• Standard battery: Up 3.5 hours ; Super-extended capacity battery: Up to 14 hours of battery life
• Uniquely configured keyboard designed with spacing between the keys aimed for comfortable typing experience (with 1.2mm stroke and 17mm pitch)
• Electro-Static touch pad with Multi-touch functionality lets users zoom in and out, flip through pictures, rotate items clockwise and counterclockwise, as well as scroll vertically and horizontally with just the pinch of a finger
• Real-time GPS functionality makes it easy to find restaurants, hotels and more unfamiliar areas
• Up to 128GB SSD for fast, reliable storage, providing a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications
• Built-in MOTION EYE camera and microphone
• Available in in two variants of color – black and gold
• Dimensions: 10.95 (W) x 0.55 (H) x 7.29 (D) inches

According to the company, Sony VAIO X Series integrates wireless 3G Mobile Broadband technology (integrated Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband), Wi-Fi (802.11n) and Bluetooth wireless technologies to ensure you are always be connected. However, users need to subscribe a separate Verizon service for 3G Mobile Broadband technology.

The new compact and lightweight Sony VAIO X Series notebook which measure just over a half-inch thin and weight only 1.6 pounds (with standard battery) will hit the market beginning November 2009, and the price is starting at around $1,300.

Sony Ericsson W595 Cosmopolitan Edition

The Japanese-Swedish manufacturer upgrades its products from time to time, or to better say they repack them so they are appropriate for other types of users as well. The previously used changeable cases were made for the same reason, but most manufacturers have recognized that by announcing new color editions after the phone's launch, sales can be boosted again. Nokia, for example, likes to delay the launch of black editions, as they usually arouse attention again. Sony Ericsson W595 Cosmopolitan Edition is another color variant, it is a white model with red flowers forming a frame on its case. The same motifs can be found on the phone's themes as well, and the manufacturer also copied five music tracks on the phone. The 100 x 47 x 14 mm large Walkman phone, weighing 104 grams, features a 2.2" display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, a 3.2 megapixel camera with fixed focus, stereo speaker, a stereo FM radio, Bluetooth, HSDPA support, a gyroscope and advanced musical features. The price of the new edition is not yet known.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X10

Sony Ericsson today unveils the XPERIA™ X10, the first phone in a family of phones to deliver a consistent user experience where communication truly becomes entertainment.

XPERIA™ X10 is Sony Ericsson’s first phone on Google’s Android OS platform. XPERIA™ X10 has a 4 inch 854 x 480 pixel screen with a capacitive mineral glass touch-screen, fast 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor, 1GB internal storage with additional storage via microSD™ card, an 8.1 megapixel camera with autofocus, Wi-Fi 802.11g and HSPA at 7.2Mbps download.

With the power and features of the XPERIA™ X10 and the open software platform, developers have a compelling opportunity to create, share and sell applications.

Daniel Rosendahl from Developer World shows the demo version of Speed Forge 3D running on Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X10.

PERIA™ X10 introduces Sony Ericsson’s Timescape™ and Mediascape™ signature applications.

• Sony Ericsson Timescape™ manages all communications – on social networks, text and email - with one person in one place.
• Sony Ericsson Mediascape™ enables users to see all the music, photos and videos they want from their favourite friends and artists. It accesses content from the phone, YouTube™, PlayNow™ – presenting it in an organised and intuitive way.

Erica Kato Marcus, Sony Ericsson Head of Application Planning for the XPERIA™ X10, talks about the new signature apps: Sony Ericsson Timescape™ and Sony Ericsson Mediascape.

We are keen to open up the APIs for these applications, and we welcome a dialog with developers to get ideas and feedback, with a view to launching a Sony Ericsson SDK in early 2010.

At Web 2.0 in New York on November 18-19 2009 we will be able to talk to developers in person about opportunities with XPERIA™ X10.

Developers can start right away using the SDK available at developer.android.com. On Developer World there will also be a guide that illustrates how to configure the SDK.

Nokia N800 Internet Tablet PC

The sleek Nokia N800 Internet Tablet combines a truly personal Internet experience with easy wireless connections, high resolution display and support for a wide variety of Internet applications. Built to be constantly in use, you easily stay in touch with business associates, friends, and family thanks to its Internet calling, instant messaging and email connectivity. And with stereo audio, multimedia support and a new ergonomic design, the Nokia N800 morphs into a portable Internet entertainment device, enabling playback of streamed and downloaded content wherever you roam.

Technical Details

* Internet tablet with ultra-slim design makes web browsing portable and convenient
* Connects to open Wi-Fi networks (802.11b/g) or via cell phones using Bluetooth 2.0
* Conduct video conferences on-the-go using internet calling and the integrated webcam
* 4.1-inch LCD touchscreen with full-screen keyboard; wide variety of multimedia playback
* 256 MB flash memory expands via two memory card slots compatible with Secure Digital, MMC, miniSD, and microSD

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ASUS R1F-K049E 13.3 Tablet Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Windows Vista Business)

ASUS R1F converts easily between notebook and slate modes. A built-in fingerprint reader allows quick and painless biometric identification, enabling secure personal computing. Equipped with Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, R1F lets you enjoy revolutionary entertainment on the go.

Technical Details

* Convertible Tablet notebook with 13.3-inch screen, advanced security features, and multifunctional module bay
* 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor, 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB RAM (max), dual-layer DVD burner
* Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 34, multi-format memory card reader
* Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, Intel GMA 950 video card
* Windows Vista Business Edition operating system

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