About the size of a business envelope and roughly as thin as a cell phone, the Sony VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC weighs just 1.3 pounds and is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag. But more than just offering easy mobility, the Lifestyle PC is packed full of advanced computing, communication, and location capabilities. This version of the Lifestyle PC (model VPC-P111KX/G) comes in neon green.

The Sony VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC in green (see larger image).

Scroll less and see the bigger picture with the 8-inch LED-backlit screen. Simply rotate it 90 degrees and your Web page, document, or photo instantly changes from landscape to portrait view, filling the entire screen. With portrait view, you can see and read more while spending less time scrolling up and down.

Enjoying your photos and home videos has never been simpler with the uniquely smart and easy-to-use PMB VAIO Edition. Get instantly organized with smart sorting features, create personal masterpieces with one-click creative tools and share your favorites in two simple steps. Instantly sort your photos and home videos by person, place, or date and reduce camera shake in your home videos effortlessly with this breakthrough technology.

It's powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy.

Easy-to-use keyboard for full-featured mobile performance (see larger image).

 

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Other features include a Motion Eye webcam (with omnidirectional microphone and face-tracking technology) integrated into the to right corner of the display bezel for easy video chats, 64 GB solid state drive (SSD), Wireless-N networking, Bluetooth connectivity, and two USB ports. It also includes a standard capacity rechargeable battery for up to 5 hours of battery power.

It comes with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (32-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.)

You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

Key Specifications

• 8-inch XBRITE-ECO LED-backlit screen with 1600 x 768-pixel high-def resolution
• 1.60 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
• 64 GB PATA solid state drive (SSD) delivers quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And since solid state drive technology has no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.
• 1 GB DDR2 RAM (533 MHz; maximum capacity)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 integrated video processing
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers, mice, and cell phones as well as enjoy wireless stereo music streaming (thanks to its embedded A2DP profile).
• 2 USB ports
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo, with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• Up to 5 hours of battery life with included standard capacity battery
• Dimensions: 9.6 x 4.72 x 0.78 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1.3 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).

What's in the Box This package contains the Sony VAIO VPC-P111KX/G laptop, standard capacity rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, noise canceling headphones, 2 spare pointing stick caps, printed user manual Included Software This VAIO notebook PC comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2010 (30-day trial); Microsoft Office 2010 Starter; Sony Creativity Suite PMB VAIO Edition (import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program). Additionally, VAIO Care software enables you to tune-up, maintain, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC through a single easy-to-use program. With just a couple of clicks, VAIO Care software enables you to: Tune-up your VAIO PC to keep it running smoothly Check for and, if necessary, install recent updates from Sony or Microsoft Identify and help fix issues that may be causing slow performance Troubleshoot common problems Create recovery discs (Media sold separately) Connect with Sony phone, chat, or on-line support4

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. Environmental Facts Energy Star 5.0 certified Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. RoHS compliant effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances