http://www.notebookreview.com/default.aspx?newsID=2009

New T-Series Vaio. Nothing the TR already isn’t.

This seems the most pointless addition to the Sony range, it adds nothing other than Dolby Virtual Surround support to the TR5, and sounds as if it has a 256mb stick of ram that isn’t removable, making the max 768mb.. everything else bar styling is exactly the same.

Completely pointless.

Looks like those pictures that were posted in another thread were not bogus.  I wonder why Sony made this move?  It is so similar to the TR.  Will it replace the TR?

they’re changing colors…

can’t you tell… the purple is out… and so is white….

it’s all about the sleek black look started by the x505
personally i love the webcam, so the TR still suites my every needs 8)

Well, it looks like it will replace the TR….it has in Japan where the TR is quickly vanishing from their site. It’s a shame though. I would have liked to see them extend the TR longer by adding the new Intel platform. You never know though…they may have planned to do so but Intel never delivered and probably forced them to release this “stopgap” model.

I don’t even consider it a stopgap, it’s a step down.

A repackaged TR, except:

No Webcam
Max768MB Memory

...and despite the image, not a word about Bluetooth.

But it’s 1 ounce LIGHTER.

If it were April 1, I’d be looking for the “gotcha”.

[quote author=“dbs”]I don’t even consider it a stopgap, it’s a step down.

A repackaged TR, except:

No Webcam
Max768MB Memory

...and despite the image, not a word about Bluetooth.

But it’s 1 ounce LIGHTER.

If it were April 1, I’d be looking for the “gotcha”.

Yeah the memory is the killer…1GB is a minimum for me, at least.

Erik

Well the look of the thing is important to me as well as spec. I wouldn’t look at this twice! Its ugly compared to our TR’s and S models.

[quote author=“tifosiv122”][quote author=“dbs”]I don’t even consider it a stopgap, it’s a step down.

A repackaged TR, except:

No Webcam
Max768MB Memory

...and despite the image, not a word about Bluetooth.

But it’s 1 ounce LIGHTER.

If it were April 1, I’d be looking for the “gotcha”.

Yeah the memory is the killer…1GB is a minimum for me, at least.

Erik

Buy a few more BT peripherals, you’ll change your tune.

Nothing says more professional, than different colored casing.  And the multimedia function keys above the keyboad

This is a step down. Less ram.  No Camera?  If white/siver is out, then apple is in for one hell of a surprise

It did say it would be added to there ultra portable line.  So maybe they’ll keep the TR!!!!

[quote author=“Chris687”]Nothing says more professional, than different colored casing.  And the multimedia function keys above the keyboad

This is a step down. Less ram.  No Camera?  If white/siver is out, then apple is in for one hell of a surprise

It did say it would be added to there ultra portable line.  So maybe they’ll keep the TR!!!!

We can only hope, but I won’t hold my breath. Depending on price it looks like competition for the Fujitsu P series.

We can only hope, but I won’t hold my breath. Depending on price it looks like competition for the Fujitsu P series.

If the T uses the 1.8” drive, I bet the P faithful will not be impressed.
The P’s modular bay is another big hit with that crowd.

unless you can fit an additional battery in the modular bay..otherwise i’m not interested..

Is TR(picturebook)  the only laptop and sony is the only brand that has built-in camera ?

[quote author=“invisiblefly”]Is TR(picturebook)  the only laptop and sony is the only brand that has built-in camera ?

I believe so.  I saw at the mac store dispalying ugly plug in clip on the screen.  It didn’t look to good.

[quote author=“Chris687”][quote author=“invisiblefly”]Is TR(picturebook)  the only laptop and sony is the only brand that has built-in camera ?

I believe so.  I saw at the mac store dispalying ugly plug in clip on the screen.  It didn’t look to good.

This one ? :drool:

it’s not support pc tho