Sony has announced an updated VAIO Type U model, which replaces the original 20GB/30GB hard drive with 16GB of Flash memory — resulting in quicker boot up times (5.6 seconds vs. 17 seconds) and increased battery life (4 hours vs. 3 hr. 30 min.). Other specifications have remained the same, it features an Intel Core Solo U1300 (1.06-GHz) or U1400 (1.2-GHz) processor, a 4.5-inch WSVGA touch-screen, and a 1.3-megapixel Motion-Eye camera. This updated model goes on sale July 13th, at the price of $1,798. [via Sony]

Sony has announced an updated VAIO Type U model, which replaces the original 20GB/30GB hard drive with 16GB of Flash memory — resulting in quicker boot up times (5.6 seconds vs. 17 seconds) and increased battery life (4 hours vs. 3 hr. 30 min.). Other specifications have remained the same, it features an Intel Core Solo U1300 (1.06-GHz) or U1400 (1.2-GHz) processor, a 4.5-inch WSVGA touch-screen, and a 1.3-megapixel Motion-Eye camera. This updated model goes on sale July 13th, at the price of $1,798. [via Sony]

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