After all the speculation, leaks, and waiting, Sony has finally officially announced its VAIO P ultraportable laptop — a "lifestyle PC", as it calls it. The 1.4-pound computer will feature an eight-inch super-widescreen 1600 x 768 display, supposedly letting you fit full web pages on the screen without the need to scroll around horizontally. We were hoping for word on what processor the laptop would support, maybe letting us finally peg it as a netbook or not, but Sony hasn't publicized that detail yet — we know it's a 1.33 GHz Intel CPU and that it's running Vista, but that's not out of the question for an Atom machine.

In addition to the standard WiFi and Bluetooth support, the VAIO P will feature an integrated WAN modem, with 3G HSPA connectivity. A GPS receiver will let you use it as a navigation tool with mapping software, a feature made all the more useful by the P's compact size and four-hour battery life, for use on-the-go. Storage options include both solid-state and traditional hard drives, though using an HDD bumps the weight up to 1.5 lbs. The laptop, available in four colors, will start shipping next month with a starting price of $899 for the entry level model.

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