Sony VAIO P11 Series Netbook released recently is different to that released last year. The new Sony VAIO P11 looks more smooth delicate, cooler; while adding light sensor, electronic compass, accelerometer (accelerometer) and other new features, new VAIO P11 not only features more functions but also more convenient operation.

Sony VAIO P115 (orange) pocket netbook

The new version of VAIO P11 (pink) netbooks is more brilliant in colors

Sony VAIO P116, P115 Specifications:

• Weight: 646g (P116), 618g (P115)
• Dimensions: 245x120x19.8mm
• Screen: 8 inch, 1600×768 resolution
• Processor: Intel Atom Z540 processor (1.86 GHz)
• Chipset: Intel US15W
• HDD: 128 GB SSD (P116), 64GB SSD (P115)
• Memory: 2GB DDR2 533
• Graphics: Intel GMA500 integrated graphics
• Camera: 300,000 pixels
• Special features: light sensor, electronic compass, accelerometer (accelerometer), HSDPA (P116), GPS (P116)
• Wireless network: IEEE 802.11n
• Bluetooth: 2.1 EDR
• Interfaces: USB x 2, multi-card reader, headphone jack, wireless network switch button, security keyhole, power jack
• bonus: RJ-45 / VGA adapter

Sony VAIO P 116, P 115 new GPS, 3.5G functions

Sony VAIO P115 is equipped with a 8-inch 1600×768 resolution screen, Intel Atom Z540 (1.86 GHz) processor, 2 GB DDR2 533 RAM, 64 GB SSD solid state hard drive, Intel GMA 500 integrated graphics. While Sony VAIO P116 is equipped with 128 GB SSD hard drive, and supports for GPS and 3.5G Internet access.

VAIO P long strip body like the wallet of women

Sony VAIO P is only 19.8mm thick.

Sony P115 is available in the color options of white, orange, peach red and black, while the P116 is only available in black. VAIO P115 orange, peach red are both eye-catching, and the shell is matte design instead of original mirror design, it is not easy to scratch, collect fingerprint, so that VAIO P is more practical.

VAIO P115 in four colors

Matte surface shell is more durable, not easily scratched

Sony VAIO P11 series interfaces

Interfaces on the left of Sony VAIO P: Wi-Fi switch, headphone jack, USB and power jack

Interfaces on the left of Sony VAIO P: USB, dedicated expansion slots (used to connect VGA / RJ-45 converter)

With 2500mAh battery

Portable operation TouchPad

On the left and right side of Sony VAIO P116, P115 screen, there is TouchPad and mouse left and right buttons, you can use it in the way of playing NDS to operate VAIO P, so you can use it while you are even standing or walking.

Touchpad is designed below the right of the screen, just below the camera.

Mouse left and right buttons are on the left of the screen

Practice like this

For some users, Track Point operation is not well to get started.

Vertical display, flick remote control

New VAIO P11 netbook added accelerometer, as long as letting the laptop vertical; the images are automatically displayed vertical for easy reading and browsing. In addition, through the accelerometer, we can remote control the laptop; just shake the laptop, the right is the page down, the left is the Page up; and we can use this feature horizontally and vertically. See e-books, photos, and browse the web will be more interesting.

The screen image will automatically turn

GPS positioning

Sony VAIO P116 added GPS positioning, and supplied new VAIO Location Search software, providing real-time map of the landscape, and do not start the web browser. It also shows the location and orientation of your map, coupled with interesting nearby attractions and local weather conditions, a high degree of utility.

VAIO Location Search using the Google maps

Sony P116 supports HSDPA functionality

Windows 7 System Testing

Windows 7 System Testing

Windows Experience score is 2.4 which is almost the same as other netbooks, Sony VAIO P is using SSD solid state hard drive, but 5.9 is actually not a high score

Summary:

The updated Sony P11 series netbook not only improved the hardware but the user operation, let VAIO P for outdoor use more quickly. It is worth mentioning that Sony P116 netbook also supports GPS and 3.5G capabilities. But it is a pity that P116 is only in black option; we hope it will available in more color options.