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It seems that in an attempt to create a new line of VAIO’s — which I have always liked the design of — Sony took some, or rather, a lot of inspirational design ideas from the MacBook.

The VAIO N10 series is for everyone who wants a practical, general purpose notebook for use at home or as a student. It represents excellent usability without frills, but – and this is key – it remains very much a VAIO at heart. One look at the clean, classic design makes that clear.

I don’t know how closer they can get to the design of the MacBook, even the keys look similar. Or maybe they should add a built-in webcam! I personally thought that Sony have always been close to Apple in the design market, as the VAIO’s are one of the most cleanest and nicest looking laptops around. In our family we have had three VAIO’s. One which is around 6 years old, we still have today (runs Win 98), the other is about 2/3 years old. As for the last one, well it kept overheating, and after sending it to Sony to fix 5 times, and then still getting the same problem, we sold it! The two still work fine, albiet a bit worn, but they are in working fashion. As for this, it is as if Sony is running out of ideas. ZDNet points out, that Sony designed the original PowerBook 100 for Apple — you remember, the black one? — but that doesn’t mean they have a right to copy Apple in such an obvious way. What are you thinking Sony?

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