sony vaio

Sony sold its VAIO PC business to Japan Industrial Partners Inc. (JIP) in February 2014, citing drastic changes in the global PC industry. After the sale, Sony ceased planning, design, and development of PC products to focus on smartphones, tablets, and high-end TVs. In July 2014, the brand returned as the independent VAIO Corporation, headquartered in Japan, with plans to sell new VAIO Pro and Fit models without Sony branding.

The Sony VAIO P series was notable for its unique, ultra-portable 'pocket PC' form factor. It featured an 8-inch display with a high 1600x768 pixel resolution, used a trackpoint instead of a trackpad to save space, and was exceptionally light at 1.4 pounds (0.635kg). Later models, like the P115 released in 2010, received upgrades like an SSD, a faster Intel Atom Z540 1.86GHz processor, and an added optical trackpad, with a local price of Php 59,999.

Based on our reviews, the Sony VAIO Y (13.3-inch thin-and-light notebook with an Intel CULV processor) was priced at Php 54,999 in 2010. The Sony VAIO P115 (8-inch pocket PC) had a price of Php 59,999 in 2010. These models were positioned at the premium end of the market, reflecting the Sony brand's pricing strategy.