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Sony's New Vaio PCG-TR1A: 12" Powerbook Killer?

Posted by timothy on from the paging-randy-waterhouse dept.

Anonymous Howard writes "Sony has a hot new subnote on it's hand: the Vaio PCG-TR1A. This subnote is packed full of features: integrated camera (still and video), 10.6 inch bright wide-format screen, 900MHz Centrino, CD-RW/DVD Combo drive, 30GB drive, 802.11b, two usb ports, firewire, 3.11 pounds and a magnesium alloy case. The thing looks really cool. For me, it's the first subnote that actually gives me a viable option for purchase instead of a the Apple Powerbook 12". Read a article about it over at Designtechnica. Check out this forum thread that has good pics, other then the stock pics, next to a VPR Matrix 200A5."

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  1. Centrino by $exyNerdie · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Until now most of the small form factor notebooks had transmeta crusoe processor...this looks much better

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  2. Does it run OS X? by Phantasmo · · Score: 1, Redundant

    No, no OS X for this machine. Guess it's not a Powerbook killer.

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  3. Re:Battery Life. by sean23007 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    2.5 if you're using it. 7 if you're not. Pretty simple, really. ;)

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  4. article text by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant
    Sony is at it again with a wonderfully designed, elegant and powerful new notebook. Reminiscent of Sony's Vaio C1MW PictureBook, the PCG-TR1A sports an integrated camera at the top of the LCD display. But that's where the similarities end. While the PictureBook was a dull looking laptop, the PCG-TR1A screams style and has a great "Wow!" factor. Due to hit the market July 11th, 2003 this sub notebook will make an impressive impact in the market.

    Weighing in at a mere 3.11 pounds due to the ultra-sleek silvery-white magnesium alloy casing,and sporting a 10.6 inch widescreen format LCD featuring Sony's exclusive XBRITE(TM) display technology, this mini-laptop will satisfy those craving for a stylish travel laptop. Featuring the new 900 MHz Intel Centrino processor for extra long battery life, estimated at 2.5 - 7 hours with the standard Lithium-ion battery, and CD-RW/DVD combo drive makes this laptop perfect for watching DVD's on flights or working as a light, on the go work computer. Coupled with the built in camera, users can snap photos or film videos directly to the 30 GB drive orstream themviawireless networking using the built in 802.11b.

    The PCG-TR1A also comes with various media connectivity options: Two USB 2.0 ports, a Memory Stick© media slot and a Firewire i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) digital port.

    Not only does this subnote come with attractive hardware specs, but packs a punch with the multimedia software packages. Included are DVgate(TM) video editing software for capture and editing of video, and Sony's SonicStage(TM) Mastering Studio software which can be used for converting those old tapes and vinyl to digital audio format.

    Comparable products are Sony's Vaio GT3/K and the Vaio C1MW PictureBook.

    Estimated retail price is a competitive $2000.

  5. Powerbook killer? by Squidgee · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Powerbook killer? At $200 US more? (The site up there says it will be "$2000")

  6. Re:Troll? by wirelessbuzzers · · Score: 0, Redundant

    While I don't entirely agree with the trollmod, his post was sarcastic and called Apple users gay... and he didn't refute the parent, he said he agreed with this one particular point, but that Apple sucks otherwise.

    I don't think this is a case of Mac zeal.

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  7. Re:12 inch powerbook killer? by superspoon · · Score: 0, Redundant

    w00! I'm not alone!

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