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JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

Sony type P

Picture of the Day Jan. 08, 2009 - 12:56PM JST ( 39 )

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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39 Comments

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SpideyJan. 08, 2009 - 01:03PM JST

I believe the term "pocket-size" is being used just a little too loosely in this case. Either that or these chicks have to get themselves some bigger pockets. Or in the case of the chick on the right...a bigger a$$.

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AltriaJan. 08, 2009 - 01:03PM JST

"You're gonna need a bigger pocket"
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30061015Jan. 08, 2009 - 01:04PM JST

Ah...nice but...that's streeetching it a bit. I don't think its quite pocket size. Type P? Pokecom would be better.
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saborichanJan. 08, 2009 - 01:05PM JST

I wonder how it stacks up size-wise against the EeePc and other mini computers. And if it can -do- anything.
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wanderlustJan. 08, 2009 - 01:19PM JST

After a couple of days scrolling and moving the window around on an Asus PC (ePC) to access menus, files, etc., my eyes and wrists were tired, and my headached. They just do not work.
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saborichanJan. 08, 2009 - 01:26PM JST

Yeah? I was keen to get one, too, but when it finally came to looking at it in front of me, I decided eyestrain and worse wrists than I already have were not appealing...
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NoripinheadJan. 08, 2009 - 01:35PM JST

The Best Hip Pocketist Awards.
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WeaselJan. 08, 2009 - 01:47PM JST

Another toy to soon go the way of the Sony PSP
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norinrad21Jan. 08, 2009 - 01:53PM JST

With all the turmoil going on within the company, they some how still have time to release another shitty vaio
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WakarimasenJan. 08, 2009 - 01:57PM JST

Spidey is right to focus on the pockets and pocket holders and not the product. Pocket sized, my (iadequate) ass!
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ultradodgyJan. 08, 2009 - 02:22PM JST

That big thing jammed into such a tiny space.
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DogdogJan. 08, 2009 - 02:26PM JST

to release another shitty vaio

Agreed, Sony, over the last 10 years, has become the British Leyland of the Hi Tech world. I really go out of my way to avoid buying any of their products which all seem to have a magical life of 2 years before they start messing up.

Now Toshiba is a different game altogether....
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fukuyamaJan. 08, 2009 - 02:36PM JST

Sony product is not very good.
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soldaveJan. 08, 2009 - 02:39PM JST

Best non-pocket-sized-pocket-PCists?
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sf2kJan. 08, 2009 - 02:43PM JST

not a great location when the battery catches fire
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meanmuthaJan. 08, 2009 - 03:30PM JST

nice flat J bums... sex sells in the common J minds.
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justmeintoJan. 08, 2009 - 04:03PM JST

Sony introduces new pocket designed to fit their P series computer.
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watershedJan. 08, 2009 - 04:18PM JST

Meanmutha needs glasses. The one on the left has a large posterior for the regular J girls of 16 years ago who I knew when I was living there.
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SargeJan. 08, 2009 - 04:35PM JST

Best type P-ist!
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HellyJan. 08, 2009 - 04:57PM JST

Why is the one one the left sqeezing her cheeks together? Too many kaki fry during lunch?
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DisillusionedJan. 08, 2009 - 07:42PM JST

The advert is as silly as the slogan. Pocket sized? Really? I suppose a third of it is in the pocket. If 7" is that tight I can only imagine how tight 9" would be.

**Sony - Guaranteed for 5 minutes or fifty feet. **
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zurcroniumJan. 08, 2009 - 07:54PM JST

Seems about the same size as my, oh never mine. I guess the real question is how long will it stay up and running?

My vote, the one on the left.
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jalwaysJan. 08, 2009 - 08:12PM JST

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.
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meanmuthaJan. 08, 2009 - 08:32PM JST

youre right. I didnt have my glasses on. Great bums indeed. Left one needs some whip cream and a cherry.
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magpieJan. 08, 2009 - 08:43PM JST

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.
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natosucksJan. 08, 2009 - 09:08PM JST

i like it, ikura?
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MeanRingoJan. 08, 2009 - 09:48PM JST

Q: Is that a Type P in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
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PaizuriSanJan. 08, 2009 - 10:05PM JST

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

Surprised you did not get modded for that.
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SargeJan. 08, 2009 - 10:11PM JST

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

What's the matter with the one on the right?
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PaizuriSanJan. 08, 2009 - 10:14PM JST

You know why there is so much padding for the seats because the have none of their own.Q
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dmanosakaJan. 08, 2009 - 11:32PM JST

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!
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majimekunJan. 08, 2009 - 11:59PM JST

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.
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ca1ic0catJan. 09, 2009 - 02:22AM JST

I guess you can get it in their back pocket but do they really want to sit on it?
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buttamimiJan. 09, 2009 - 06:29AM JST

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.
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majimekunJan. 09, 2009 - 07:04AM JST

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.
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buttamimiJan. 09, 2009 - 11:48AM JST

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.