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Windows XP on Sony Vaio P

The Vista resource hog got a lot of flak from both home PC users and netbook fans but some of the latest ultra mobile devices are touting specs that make Vista look like a more attractive option, well almost…

We’ve picked up some images from UMPCFever that would suggest users are still keen to run Windows XP on the Sony Vaio P regardless of what Redmond thinks is best for you! Apparently, one of their forum members has succesfully installed XP on the Vaio netbook AND managed to get wireless, bluetooth, audio and video working. Being the jolly nice chaps that they are, they’ve even posted the required drivers on their website!

Anyhow, here’s a screenshot for you (the link to the original article and drivers is underneath the image):

Vaio P Win XP

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Sony netbook Specs

The Sony Vaio P (UMPC) specs are out in the wild and it’s looking pretty good. The Vaio P features an Atom Z250 (1.33 Ghz), 2GB RAM (possibly so that it can run the Vista resource hog) , a Hard Disk, optional SSD, GPS and UMTS all for around 700 Euros.

Images have been seen on the web so it’s likely that Sony are getting ready to launch soon - probably at CES press events on 6th/7th January (only a day or so to wait).

Looks like a netbook apart from the price. Now all you need to do is buy one and install Linux :).

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