Brighthand — Sony Rumored to Be Developing New Ultra-Portable PC

Brighthand — Sony Rumored to Be Developing New Ultra-Portable PC:

Despite withdrawing from the handheld market, Sony has continued to make the U series of ultra-small computers.

Despite their minuscule size, these run a full version of Microsoft Windows.

The original U series models were essentially tiny laptops, with a clamshell design and a built-in keyboard.

The more recent ones, though, have eschewed the keyboard and used a tablet configuration.

According to Handtops.com, Sony is rumored to be working on a new U series model that will be a hybrid of the two designs.

Supposedly, the upcoming model will have a clamshell configuration, with a keyboard on one side and the screen on the other. However, the screen will be able to twist around and then be closed down over the keyboard, allowing this device to be used in tablet mode.

There's no word on a release date or a price, but similar devices typically start at about $2,000.