Sony, "VAIO type U <zero spindle> model" reservation entry accepted

It is said that Sony will accept a reservation entry of "VAIO type U model" equipped with approximately 16 GB of flash memory without previously installing a hard disk, from today until 17 o'clock June 29 th. Selling schedule price starts at 200,000 yen.

For details about the pre-order entry model etc., see below.
VAIO type U Information on the launch of a new product "flash memory loaded model"

We will accept a pre-order entry from June 27 (Tue) to June 29 (Thu) 17 o'clock and we will start accepting orders for those who entered from July 3 (Monday) at 13 o'clock.

As an advantage, by installing "approximately 16 GB of flash memory" as a recording medium instead of a hard disk, it is possible to perform 3 to 6 times faster access than the conventional model. In addition, due to power saving, the battery has up to about 8 hours and about 13% up.

In addition, the model corresponds to "One Seg" service for mobile and mobile terrestrial digital broadcasting. Viewing "One Seg" outdoors and recording for up to 43 hours.

Early booking entry from here.

VAIO type U "VGN-UX 90PS · UX 90S" entry

About type U from here.

GIGAZINE - Mobile PC with sliding keyboard "VAIO type U VGN-UX 50"

GIGAZINE - "Type U" "16GB flash memory loaded" model