Sony VAIO Tap 20 PC | US$tba | www.sony.com
in the 21st century, versatility is the name of the game. no longer we are content with an almost unmovable PC that bounds us to one location of our humble abode. even with the limited real estate of modern homes, we still want the option to roam within. hence, the birth of the Sony VAIO Tap 20 PC. as you might have suspected, this is no ordinary PC. it blends the power of a full-featured Windows 8-powered PC with the advantage and convenience of multitouch functionality, and yes, it has a built-in battery, allowing you to cut the cord and free to move around, untethered. its integrated adjustable stand offers a choice of computing position, ranging from lay-flat, tilting, or the good’ol traditional desktop setup. equipped with the latest Intel Core processor (up to i7), this extremely attractive PC features a Sony mobile BRAVIA Engine 2-powered 20-inch VAIO Display Plus that offers 1,600 x 900 resolution with 10-point multitouch capability, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 1TB of hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 4000, built-in 2.1 channels speakers with S-Force Front Surround 3D, a 1.31-megapixel HD webcam powered by the proven Exmor image processor, adapted for PC, and a slew of today’s standard connectivity and I/Os such as Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, Ethernet, USB 3.0, and Memory Stick Duo / SD card slot. further emphasizing its portability, Sony has managed to keep down its weight to just 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs). the Sony VAIO Tap 20 PC is expected to hit the stores in selected countries come this October with a yet-to-be-announced price tag. hit the jump for a few more larger views.
