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The second-generation Sony Vaio P (don't call it a netbook) is now up for pre-orders on Sony Style in the US. The base model will cost you $899.99 (the VPC-P113KX) and it's expected to ship by June 25th. Sadly, this model is using the old Atom Z530 1.6GHz CPU, but it does have an SSD drive (up to 128GB). Inside you'll have 2GB of RAM, WiFi b/g/n, and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR support. Check it out here if you're interested.

[Pocketables]

We knew this was on the way and Sony has just unveiled the latest iteration of their Vaio P. If you want to call it a netbook then go right ahead, but it's a bit of an upgrade from the past model. As you can [slightly] see, on the right side of the display there's an optical trackpad and on the left side there are two buttons for the left and right click. There's also a built-in accelerometer so that you can tilt whatever you see on the screen. Other options are a standard Z530 CPU but you'll be able to upgrade it to a Z560 CPU if you want. The price wasn't mentioned in the press release, but it's expected to make its debut in June of this year. Oh yeah, don't forget that it'll be available in five colours: black, white, orange, pink, and lime green.

[Engadget, jkk mobile]

A couple of weeks ago we heard that Sony would be unveiling a new VAIO Ultra Mobile PC. This new laptop is said to sport an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz CPU or a Z560 2.13GHz CPU along with a trackpad. This is said to be the VAIO P Mark 2 netbook so it'll sport a weird new design.

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Picture Source: Engadget

It looks like Sony has just put up a teaser for a new VAIO New Ultra Mobile PC that they'll be launching. Engadget is the first to point out that this is going to be a new Vaio P (possibly the Mark 2). Apparently, the orange paper clip is what the new Vaio P will look like from the side. Of course, that's all we know right now, so you can check out the teaser site for yourself here.

[Engadget]

Although we don't know much about these two new Vaio P's that have hit the FCC, the AK8PCG11111L (here) and the AK8PCG31113L (here), we do know that they sport WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, along with CDMA / EV-DO connectivity thanks to the Qualcomm Gobi chipset. Sony has kept their mouth shut about this model, and they should do the big unveil before or on May 13th since that's what the confidentiality request is lifted. Maybe it's the Mark 2?

[Liliputing, Engadget]

Back in July, we heard that Sony was planning a "mark 2" for the Sony Vaio P and that we heard that it would be released in Fall. Well yesterday, a new Sony Vaio P just passed the FCC and the good thing is that it will be just as ultra-portable, since it will be just about the same size as the current Vaio P. The specs right now are scarce, but there will be WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth on this new model. Let's hope that the Fall release date sticks for those out there that are interested.

[Engadget]

While the Sony Vaio P is sexy, it fails performance-wise. A Sony rep has mentioned that the sales of the first Vaio P haven't gone "through the roof", but they are, in fact, selling. The rep also mentioned that they are releasing a new Vaio P "mark 2" ultraportable later this year - October or November. Hopefully the second time around, the Vaio P will be cheaper and will be better in terms of performance. Nothing is known about this new Vaio P scheduled to be available in late Fall.

[Tech Radar]