Sony’s just started a laptop-oriented event in NYC, but we just got our hands on what look like unpublished web pages for the new VAIO X and VAIO CW and an updated VAIO L machines. All of ‘em now run Windows 7, of course, but the big news is apparent confirmation that the VAIO X will indeed have a 2GHz Atom — although it’s listed at a "2GHz Intel Processor," the 533MHz bus speed also listed pretty much gives it away. And no, you’re not getting an Ion in this deal to make up for that starting $1,300 price tag — it’s Intel GMA500 graphics all the way. You’re also getting an integrated Verizon 3G card and both the standard and extended batteries, however. Still is that insane? It’s probably insane
Sony’s laptop event is underway, but we’ve got early pages detailing the new VAIO CW. Let’s just say it’s much more… reasonable than the VAIO X, packing up to a 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo with NVIDIA GeForce GT230M or GT210M graphics under a 14-inch screen, all starting at $799. It’s also a pretty chunky little thing, measuring 1.52 inches thick at the back hinge and weighing in at 5.3 pounds — but that means there’s room for a Blu-ray drive and both VGA and HDMI outputs, so you know, there’s just more of it to love.