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Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $449.77 (On sale from $499.77)
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New (8) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $409.00
Seller: Vanns
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 213
Color: Pink
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.66
CPU Type: Intel Atom N280
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 667
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Display Size: 10.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 10.5 x 1.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VPCW121AX/P
Model: VPC-W121AX/P
UPC: 027242783362
EAN: 0027242783362
ASIN: B002PHM0SQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor | | • | 1GB DDR2 533MHz Memory | | • | 250GB Serial ATA 5400RPM Hard Drive, 802.11 b/g/n Wifi | | • | 10.1¿ (1366x768) LED-backlit LCD Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 | | • | Windows 7 Starter, Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring an ultra-portable design, the Sony VAIO W Series mini notebook is perfect for using as a secondary PC, for surfing the web, checking e-mail, and social networking. It delivers the essential laptop experience--email, instant messaging, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter--in a size so small you can take it anywhere. This model (VPC-W121AX/P) comes in berry pink, but it's also available in sugar white and cocoa brown.  | 
The Sony VAIO W mini notebook in berry pink. | 
At your fingertips is a smartly designed keyboard with springy and responsive keys that make typing emails fast and easy. And it has a familiar, easy-to-use touch pad and large touch pad buttons that allow comfortable web browsing. | 
Sporting a handy, built-in camera and microphone, it's fun and easy to hold face-to-face chats with your friends and family. | It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. (Learn more about Windows 7 Starter below.) The W Series incorporates a high-resolution, 1366 x 768, LED backlit 10.1-inch ultra-wide display, making it easy to view two full web pages- no side-to-side scrolling necessary. It also features an isolated keyboard with springy and responsive keys making it comfortable and easy to use. Its carefully designed touchpad and mouse keys make the PC functional and mouse movements easy to control. Easily transfer data, such as photos from your digital camera or music from an MP3 player, to and from the PC with the unit's two convenient USB ports, and the integrated Bluetooth connectivity enables you to use peripherals such as a wireless mouse without tying up the either of the USB ports. It comes with VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming software, a media sharing application that lets you wirelessly stream content across DLNA-enabled devices throughout your home network. Stream video, music and pictures from your W Series to your compatible primary PC or PLAYSTATION 3 and vice-versa and enjoy your content anywhere in the home including on your big-screen TV. Created especially for mobile devices, Intel's 1.6 GHz Atom N280 processor uses an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry that helps reduce electrical current leakage in transistors--which means longer battery life when you're on the go. An extra-large 250 GB hard drive provides ample storage for all your photos, files and videos. Other features include a built-in webcam and microphone let you video chat with family, friends and colleagues, 1 GB of RAM, Draft-N Wi-Fi networking, both Memory Stick and Secure Digital memory card slots, and up to 7 hours of battery life with the included large capacity battery. This Sony W Series notebook is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Gold EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Key Features - 10.1-inch LED backlit widescreen display (1368 x 768-pixel resolution) provides richer colors and clearer definition--perfect for browsing the internet
- Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. (Learn more)
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes--even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile. The Atom N280 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data). (Learn more)
- 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 7 hours of battery life with included large capacity battery
- Dimensions: 10.54 x 7.07 x 2.01 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 2.96 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers). This notebook also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking. - 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot with MagicGate functionality
- Secure Digital card slot (compatible with MMC media)
- 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet
What's in the box
This package contains the Sony VAIO VGN-W121AX/P mini notebook, large capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, printed user manual It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial); VAIO Multimedia Suite includes VAIO Startup Assistant, Click to Disc Editor, VAIO Movie Story, VAIO MusicBox and VAIO Media plus Learn More
 Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to doâless waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. | Simpler and easier to use | Built with the latest technology | Makes home networking easy | - Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy.
- Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
| - Windows 7 Starter supports the latest hardware and software.
| - Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple.
- Connecting to wireless networks is easy and fast.
- Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing.
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Take the Internet to more places with the long battery life and flexibility of a compact, lightweight netbook powered by the incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel Atom processor. It features a design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.66 GHz Atom N280 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).
Product Description
Well-suited for families who need an additional, handy PC. Sporting a cool pink design, this good-looking and sturdy 10.1" (diag.) PC has a super-crisp hi-res LCD, and a responsive keyboard and touch pad perfect for web surfing, e-mail, and light computing in any room of the house.Handy and sturdy enough for any member of your household the W Series PC is perfect for surfing the web, e-mailing or updating your Facebook profile. An ultra-wide 10.1" LED backlit display (1366x768) produces vivid and crisp images while conserving precious battery life. Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The W features an integrated camera and microphone so you can video chat with friends and family no matter how far from home they travel. Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on the Serial ATA hard disk drive. 2 easy-to-access USB ports offer convenient connectivity to compatible cameras, printers and USB flash memory media.Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range. Extend the reach of your VAIO W Series PC with A2DP Bluetooth technology for streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to compatible Bluetooth technology enabled speakers or headphones. VAIO Media plus lets you wirelessly stream multimedia from a W Series PC throughout your home network. And with a PlayStation 3 or other DLNA compatible device connected to your compatible HDTV, you can enjoy all the content stored on your notebook on the big screen - wirelessly!
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Quality Netbook January 5, 2010
Mark (Indiana)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am very satisfied with my W Series netbook. I was aware of the criticisms posted by some other reviewers. The netbook works fine for me. The profile photo on Amazon clearly shows the battery unlike some other sites. It doesn't bother me at all. It tilts the netbook at a nice angle, and it keeps the netbook cooler. The fan is not that loud. The display is great! The high resolution images are superb. If you are far-sighted, you might want something else. I like the clarity of the images. The right shift key is small, but I have adjusted. The keyboard feels nice and I can type fairly rapidly. I bought it for reading email, surfing the web, and working on basic Office documents. It does all of these things well. There are cheaper products, but I like the Sony quality and reliability. I recommend this netbook.
Netbook done well. December 25, 2009
Richard T. Berman (Minneapolis, MN USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I read all the Amazon-based customer reviews and ended up purchasing the white VAIO. I had a netbook already, an early issue bargain-basement Dell 9" that mainly taught me what I wanted instead, and this Sony is it. Let me react to a number of specifics some others have voiced concerns about. I list the two downside comments at the bottom of this review, but here is the long list of the upside points:
Battery -- (1) it is large and unconventional in shape, but I actually like it -- it tilts the netbook at a great angle; (2) battery life is as advertised -- over seven hours -- and that is terrific (my Dell lasted only two hours off a full charge).
Chip -- the 1.66 (rather than 1.6) is unusual among netbooks of this generation.
Fan motor -- it is just about ever-present, but it is low-tone and I easily got used to it; more important, it does its job, keeping the netbook cooler -- my Dell was hot to the touch and I couldn't do anything about it, except take it out of action, to cool it down.
Keyboard -- HUGE difference from Dell and many other brands; the VAIO keyboard is right-sized, has more keys in better locations, and are elevated from the deck, all making this keyboard much better.
The 250g hard drive easily accommodates a range of software, where my Dell struggled with its 80g.
Built-in camera is way better than the one is the Dell, one Skype with my son made that clear.
I haven't used the on-board slots for memory cards yet, but look forward to using them and am pleased they are there.
Resolution is great; on-board speakers are dreadful, but it does have high definition capability for headphones and external speakers.
Just so you know, the white color is more a seashell than white -- really nice, but cosmetic value only.
The downside -- (1) I love Windows 7, but wish I could upgrade to Home Premium; (2) biggest downer is the 1G limitation on memory -- with lots of software loaded it seems like it will drag a bit, but hasn't yet -- and besides, most netbooks are similarly limited. UPDATE ON DOWNSIDE: Another owner of one of these pointed out that I could do both of these upgrades. So there is no downside for me at all now. By the way, it's personal preference, but now that I've used this for a while, I like the tilt that the extended life battery gives the deck -- even more! It is a little gawky when it's in the travel sleeve (foam), but that's no biggie at all.
Overall? Love it! Recommendation -- do it once and do it right -- buy this one.
hey don't dismiss this thing! January 31, 2010
Fenery (Orlando)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Ok i was reading through all the reviews here before i went and bought a netbook and I have to say i was scared by the reviews on here. The fat battery thing in particular. Well I got one anyway and I had to say that i am NOT disappointed in any way so far. Yes it does indeed have a very strange battery design, possibly even ugly....BUT it has an amazing battery life and other than that it's awesome! This little guy is weightless and works like a charm. It can do everything my mac powerbook can do and it's a lot smaller and lighter. It did have a small issue in that windows 7 starter wouldn't let me make my own wallpaper at first and that's BAD! But before you get mad like I did, let me inform you that you can you know *nudge* *nudge* fix it, so that you can make your own wallpaper no sweat. So once that problem was overcome I so far haven't had any issues using it to everything i usually do on a laptop. Watch movies, download files, itunes, etc. I don't recommend anything like dvd creation or things like that, but that's obvious anyway....
Great Netbook Overall. November 5, 2009
slickmik (New York, NY United States)
15 out of 21 found this review helpful
I just got the brown version (with Windows 7 Starter) of this netbook a day ago and here are my initial impressions. I got this netbook as a secondary computer for when I travel. The looks of the Sony netbook is brilliant. Looks of the netbook are quite important to me so it's a major reason why I bought this netbook. The netbook is small and it blends so well with the surroundings of my apartment. The AC Adapter is small so that's good. The netbook is reported to have a weight of 2.6 lbs. I suppose that's right. I have not yet weighed mine. But the 6-cell battery is actually slightly heavier than the netbook itself. It slighly sticks down so that it elevetates the netbook from the back. So its not exactly a flat netbook. Given my relatively limited requirements (email, web surfing, watching video, limited gaming, word processing and spreadsheet) the performance of the netbook is satisfactory. The resolution (no pixel issues) and sound of the netbook is great. Watching videos from Youtube is great. However, I reckon if Sony upgraded the RAM to 2GB from 1GB it would enhance the performance of the netbook a tad. But looking at other comparable netbooks, the 1GB seems the standard. Overall, I'm happy with this netbook. This is my second VAIO (my first one was a R505-GL). I would, without a doubt, be happy to buy another VAIO model in the future.
Great little computer December 22, 2009
R. R. Weber (Cambridge, UK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am very happy with the computing experience I am obtaining from on this notebook. I think the quality and style justifies its premium price.
I partly decided to buy this notebook because I have had very good experiences owning two other Sony Vaio notebooks. (I have also owned Toshiba, Dell and HP notebooks). I like the fact that the function keys and software operate on the VPC-W121AX/T the same way they do on my VGN-SZ670NC. I also spent a lot of time playing with netbooks in shops. In my opinion this Sony has the best styling and build quality.
The keyboard is easy to use. My hands and brain have quickly accommodated to it and I can type fast on it without errors. In bed (where this notebook is now replacing my ipod touch for late night internet browsing), it is sometimes convenient to be able to browse using only one hand. The extra Fn key on the right hand side means I can easily do PgUp, PgDn, Home, End using my right hand alone. The track pad has just the right sensitivity, and I find that I can be very accurate with it.
This notebook is great to use while watching tv, while in bed, or travelling. Some reviewers complain about the battery size, but I find it advantageous to have the battery lift the keyboard at an angle. The way the computer looks with the battery is not unattractive and the notebook and battery still fit within the matching Sony slip case.
The 1366 x 768 display means that videos and photos appear crisper than on other netbooks. However, the default text size is smaller. If it is too small for your eyes to read easily, then you can use an option in Windows 7 to increase the text size by 125%. If you do this then the text size appears similar to what you get with other notebooks.
The fan never shuts off. When I am using the notebook on my lap or table then the fan is sufficiently far from my ears that it does not irritate. But when I am lying in bed, with the computer resting on my chest and close to my face, the fan noise is a minor annoyance. The built-in speakers are sufficiently strong for me to watch films on my own, but not enough to fill a room with sound. The sound produced through the headphone jack is very good.
Windows 7 Starter pretty much the same as the Home Premium that I have on my other computers. The features it omits are not really essential. Nonetheless, I upgraded to Home Premium so that my notebook looks exactly the same as my others Windows 7 computers. Also, I have upgraded the memory to 2Gb (which took about 5 minutes). Neither of these upgrades was really necessary. If they had not been possible I would still be pleased.
My W121AX/T is not going to replace my Vaio SZ when I want to do type an entire research paper or do advanced computing (the SZ has a duo 2.4GHz processor). It is a bit slower than my SZ in browsing web pages. However, it fills a gap. It is more (much) powerful than an ipod touch and more portable than my SZ. The AC power adaptor is lightweight and tiny (about 1 x 0.75 x 2.5 inches). When I am not using it for travelling it will be great on my bedside table (for listening to internet radio or watching late night films). Highly recommended.
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