14 DAY TRIAL // Sony's debut on the netbook market has been somewhat different from the other PC vendors that have made their entrance in the fast-growing industry. Following a couple of rumors at the end of last year, the company announced the introduction of its new Vaio P series of ultraportable computer systems. Although Sony didn't call it a netbook, the Vaio P had been designed to take advantage of Intel's Atom platform, featuring the low-power Atom Z-series processors. On that note, the company looks ready to update its Vaio P series with the introduction of a new model that has recently surfaced on the pages of the FCC.
Sony Inisder reports that a new Vaio P model has surfaced on the website of the FCC, titled AK8PCG1R2L. According to the aforementioned website, the new laptop will be officially available as the PCG-1R2L and could surface as early as this fall. Unfortunately, there aren't many details available on said laptop, but the company has been previously rumored to be preparing an update for its pricey and ultraportable small-sized computer system.
From what we know, the new machine will boast the same size as the company's current Vaio P and will become available with 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth connectivity, which is somewhat necessary for a system in its category. We are not sure about the processor model and chipset, but there's a very good chance that the updated Vaio P will pack a high-performance Intel Atom processor and a couple of new features that are yet to be unveiled.
We are still to see whether the updated model will provide users with a more affordable alternative to the company's line of ultraportable PCs, as the current Vaio P laptop isn't the most affordable system on the market. At this time, the Vaio P, according to the company's website, is available at prices between US$999.99 and US$1,999.99, depending on configuration.