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Thursday 08th January, 12:56 PM JST

Models pose with Sony’s new pocket-size computer “type P” at Sony Building in Ginza on Thursday. See story in Technology Section.

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jalways at 08:12 PM JST - 8th January

I can’t wait for Sony to belly up and close its doors for good. Engineers I know that works for Sony are so prideful and back their products to be the ultimate best. Although, when I share with them my experiences on my products I bought and having it not last even two years, they are very shocked and cannot believe. I can go on with TV’s, HD Camcorder, etc. I refuse to own another Sony product and never will. Thanks Sony for nothing. Good luck with your pocket sized go-mi.
meanmutha at 08:32 PM JST - 8th January

youre right. I didnt have my glasses on. Great bums indeed. Left one needs some whip cream and a cherry.
magpie at 08:43 PM JST - 8th January

Models pose with Sony’s new pocket-size computer “type P” at Sony Building in Ginza on Thursday

Yeah pocket size my a$$. If you walked around town with that thing sticking out of your pocket, I can guarantee youit will be gone in 5 seconds with the thief pawning it straight away.
kavikahi at 08:49 PM JST - 8th January

So female butts sell computers.

Those buns aside, smaller computers sound good to me.
natosucks at 09:08 PM JST - 8th January

i like it, ikura?
MeanRingo at 09:48 PM JST - 8th January

Q: Is that a Type P in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
PaizuriSan at 10:05 PM JST - 8th January

nice flat J bums... sex sells in the common J minds.

Surprised you did not get modded for that.
Sarge at 10:11 PM JST - 8th January

zurc - "My vote, the one on the left"

What's the matter with the one on the right?
PaizuriSan at 10:14 PM JST - 8th January

You know why there is so much padding for the seats because the have none of their own.Q
dmanosaka at 11:32 PM JST - 8th January

Hmmmm, that looks very much like my old NEC Mobilepro. Yup, it's about the same size. Ran Windows CE and battery lasted forever it seemed. Had some limitations but I got mine used for $300 bucks. Still have and might still use it. Sony ..... er $1000??? I'll stick to my netbooks if I need one. Nice try...100% of market indeed!
majimekun at 11:59 PM JST - 8th January

Guys, you can bash Sony as much as you want but you must be honest and not forget that Sony was a precursor on UMPCs years ago already with the PCG series and U series.

I have a PCG-U1 from year 2002 and it's still working. Some people even install Linux on those machines.

It's good to see Sony back with this kind of products.

But I have to admit that the PR photo is ridiculous.
ca1ic0cat at 02:22 AM JST - 9th January

I guess you can get it in their back pocket but do they really want to sit on it?
buttamimi at 06:29 AM JST - 9th January

In the U.K. these type of mini computers are known as 'netbooks.' They are aimed at women buyers to fit easily into handbags. They will be going on sale next month for around 99 pounds (approx 14,000 yen) at 'Next' stores in Britain, and are being produced by a company called Elonex.
majimekun at 07:04 AM JST - 9th January

Buttamini, netbooks aren't as functionnal as real computers such as the Sony pictured above. Look at the respective specs and you'll see the difference.
buttamimi at 11:48 AM JST - 9th January

Majimekun, I wasn't really comparing the functionality of both computers. I was pointing out that that they really don't fit into pockets as suggested by the Sony ladies in the picture, but are more suitable for handbags. To say they are pocket-size is misleading. Also, Sony's so-called 'pocket-size' computer will be on sale for around 100,000 yen, which is over five times the price of the Elonex 'netbook' mini computer and is the same size as Sony's. Netbook can carry out basic functions of an ordinary computer, which is probably all most people would need for such a product.