Sony VAIO VPCW221AX/Z Netbook (Billabong Series)

Technical Info
  • 10.1" LED-backlit LCD
  • 1366x768 resolution
  • 1.83GHz Intel Atom CPU
  • 1GB RAM (max. 2GB)
  • 250GB hard drive
  • Bluetooth
  • Wireless-N
  • 2 USB ports
  • Webcam with face-tracking
  • 8hr battery life
  • Energy Star-certified
  • 2.93 lbs
  • 1.08-2.00" thick

Product Review

The Sony VAIO VPCW221AX, or W-series "Mini Laptop", is a 10.1" netbook available in pink, blue, and white. While not as thin as many ultraportables, it weighs only 2.93 lbs, features 8 hours of battery life, and supports Bluetooth and wireless-N, ensuring sufficient mobility for a mainstream netbook.

Like many competitors, it utilizes an Intel Atom processor, clocking in at 1.83GHz, and 1GB of RAM. Dual USB ports and a built-in webcam are standard, but the netbook lacks an HDMI port and, like most others, an optical drive....read more