Some products are highly sought after not for their performance or value for money but for their uniqueness and style. That’s why people line up at Havaianas to pick up the latest, trendiest and very expensive footwear despite the fact that a pair Spartans offer the same comfort at a much lower price.
The same can probably be said with the Sony Vaio W.
It’s either you’re a huge fan of the Sony brand or just have the hots for the color pink. More so if both. I just didn’t have any choice since this is the only review unit left for me to borrow.
Sony’ Vaio W is the Japanese company’s entry into the netbook category (I would argue that the Vaio P was actually the first) and despite the standard specs that it offered, Sony commanded a price almost twice as much as most other brands. You get an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, WiFi 802. 11b/g/n and Intel GMA 950 graphics running Windows XP. The suggested retail price — Php39,990 (it’s gone down since then).
However, there’s one feature I really liked with this model — it offered a nice screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels, something no other netbook in its category has ever offered before. I’ve been talking about netbook display resolution before and how it is important for some graphics applications.
So next time you look at the price tag, just think “Havaianas Effect”. Same reason why HP has the Vivienne Tam and Tord Boontje editions and Asus had the S101 and N10J models (read: market segmentation).
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replied on Nov 25th, 2009 at 1:39 pm (1)
Some people must find so much pleasure that they are in this “segment”, and that’s the way it is – nothing personal; nor do we begrudge them for it.
Sir Abe, that wish list post got so much response. We just found a way to vent our consumer desires, maybe? haha! Merry Christmas!
So, how does it feel holding a pink netbook? Did it evoked some strange feelings?
Just kidding…
Ever since I had a daughter in college, my hots for anything else has fizzled away. Thoughts of tuition fees and what-nots doesn’t leave you hankering for much else.
@Pusang Kulog:
That’s a naughty one. XD!
How big was the screen? Also, i always find sony products, particularly computers overrated, they are like apple, but does not have the fanbase like jobs have.
If apple had a netbook, people would rather buy that, if style is a factor.
just put it this way: if your wife is a netbook, how much will you pay for her?
same specs, but different packaging. it really depends if you really want it…
i agree with manong, i have a sony vaio cs23g, it’s color PINK. i really enjoy using my laptop., and every time im using it in d office or other places, it gain so much attention because of its uniqueness and color..
just saw in sony.com.ph the srp of the new model of the sony mini notebook. costs only 29,990 na lang. its the model with 2g ram, windows 7 and 250g hd.
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hubes u can have it for 27k flat if u buy it on cash. i had last dec. 10.1″ screen which is too small to read those texts.. haay u need to magnify it!
jay, really, 27K? where? is it available now? Thanks. ‘am highly interested!
uhmm currently naghahanap ako ng mabibilihan nyan kasi naikot ko na ung megamall at makati wala na daw sila stock n2 saan ba pwede makabili nyan…. pls reply thanks
@lolet yup 27K if cash or straight payment. pag card 30k. Last dec 23 ako bumili. white color.
@yenkee sa sony center sa festival mall. i was told that if i like the other color (i was looking for a brown then) pede daw umorder. try to visit any of the sony center and ask if u can order..