Sony Vaio X vs NEC VersaPro UltraLite - Sony Wins

The folks at wow-pow.com managed to get their hands on both a Sony Vaio X and NEC VersaPro UltraLite VS netbook. Both are the lightest and thinnest netbooks in their class (725g for NEC’s, 765g for Sony’s). Overall the Sony Vaio X wins because not only does it look better it is better value, with more features than NEC’s.

The NEC feels sturdier and has a faster SSD (120 / 100 MB R/W speeds vs half for the Sony Vaio X) but it lacks a webcam, has only 1GB RAM, No Windows 7 and no palm rest is uncomfortable for long periods of time when typing. It’s 3-cell battery lasts at best 4 hours, but there is an extended battery available.

The Sony Vaio X has more screen resolution (1366 vs 1280 width) on it’s thinner display, Webcam, 3G / WWAN, Bluetooth, 2GB RAM and Windows 7 and ends up $100 cheaper than NEC’s. Oh yeah, and the NEC is only available in Japan and you can only purchase it direct from their store.

Source: NewGadgets.de