The obsession with thinner devices is no longer new. There are always some devices in each generation trying to stand out by slimming as much as possible, even if that means huge compromises in other ways.

The X505 series was originally released in Japan only in 2003, and a year later, users around the world finally had the opportunity to experience the thinnest laptop in the world at that time - as long as you can accept that price of up to $2999.99 (this is still the price in 2003!). The thickest part of this PCG-X505 is only 0.75 inches, almost five years before the first MacBook Air defined the form of a super portable notebook.

Although the configuration is normal, it can provide about three hours of battery life based on independent tests at the time. This seems bad from today's perspective, but don't forget that just a while ago, three hours were still the norm for laptops. Laptops with all-day battery life have only gradually become popular in recent years.

Other configurations are also relatively basic, but I can imagine a stylish millionaire in 2004 who opened the laptop in a five-star hotel and viewed the emails with the included detachable Wi-Fi card.

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Posts 4 VAIO P series (2009): Netbook that thinks it is a handbag -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Few VAIO notebook instincts can fully demonstrate Sony's deep understanding of fashion and aesthetics like the P series. This is a series of ultra-small notebooks, available in a variety of colors, and when folded, it looks like a handbag in shape and size.

It doesn't have a trackpad, and is replaced by a pointing stick in the center of the keyboard. The 8-inch screen has a considerable resolution of 1600x768, and its internal configuration is basically at the netbook level, but like all netbooks, it is "as long as it is enough". It is worth mentioning that Sony chose a high-end Intel Atom processor with stronger performance and lower power consumption, so it is not just a sign of it.

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Posts 3 VAIO Z Series (2000–2014): The perfect blend of business and aesthetics -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Z series represents the highest-end portable computers in the VAIO family, with always forward-looking design and stunning appearance. The last generations are equipped with second and third generation Intel Core processors, 8GB of memory and 256GB of solid-state drives. In other words, even today, it is still sufficient for daily web browsing and light office tasks.

The battery life is also good, but if you want to achieve a maximum battery life of 13 hours, you must connect an additional dedicated battery module.

What’s even cooler is its “Power Media Dock” external docking station and built-in Radeon graphics card, allowing you to connect your laptop at home or in the office for high-load tasks such as video editing or image processing.

With brushed metal texture and smooth line design, those who held this notebook in the 2010s would never be mistaken for ordinary middle-level managers. It is even more credible to say that it is a film producer.

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Posts 2 VAIO UX Micro PC (2006): Cyberpunk Dream in Pocket------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Some devices are born classic. If you want to imagine what kind of computers a "hacker" would use in the late 1990s or early 2000s, the VAIO UX Micro is perfectly in line with the picture in your mind.

This small and powerful device is not inconsistent with any cyberpunk-themed work. It is equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, touch screen, front and rear cameras, and inside is a complete PC equipped with a single- or dual-core Celeron processor. You may think that PCs on your hand are a concept that has only been found in recent years, but it is not.

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Posts 1 VAIO TT (2008): The combination of leather, carbon fiber and style--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As the finale of Sony's high-end netbook notebooks, the VAIO TT series is known for "over-stacking" and the body is made of high-quality materials such as metal and carbon fiber. Among them, the golden version is probably the rarest of all Sony VAIO models.

This 11.1-inch compact notebook integrates features that are usually available on larger and heavier devices—including Blu-ray drives! It is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and its performance is far beyond the ordinary netbooks used by poor students like me at that time, equipped with Intel Atom.

What's even more incredible is that it also tucks in multiple interfaces: two USB 2.0, HDMI, FireWire, VGA, Ethernet, card reader, and headphone and microphone interfaces. By contrast, today's Macs usually only offer two or three USB-C ports and it's a hasty matter.

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Posts --- There are too many amazing (even weird) VAIO models, but unfortunately Sony withdrew from the PC market in 2014, and that year the Sony VAIO Z became the last laptop of the electronics giant.

It is a pity that Sony has withdrawn from so many fields, as it has created the most beautiful phones, speakers, computers, and almost all devices with live and chips. I couldn't afford these notebooks back then, but if Sony returns to the mobile computing field one day, I might really line up to buy them as soon as possible.

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