Pantip IT Plaza, Thailand, is a powerhouse IT shopping center full of all the latest in computer technology. They have a “Notebook Expo” from the end of April until 2nd week of May 2008. I caught sight of this SONY VAIO VGN-TZ38SN which is small and light weight laptop computer.

Specifications of VGN-TZ38SN Sony computer notebook:

• Intel Core2 Duo Processor U7700 (1.33GHz)
• 2GB DDR2 SDRAM memory
• Hard Disk 48Gb
• DVD RV/R DL / RAM Drive
• Intel GMA 950 (256Mb)
• 11.1 inch Wide TFT Color display
• Weight 1.17 kg
• LAN, Wireless, Bluetooth
• Webcam
• Genuine Windows Vista Business

The original price of the laptop when it came out was 99,900 Baht ($3,200 US) but later it went down to 59,000 Baht ($1,900 US). The laptop is sold at 59,900.00 Baht ($1,900 US) and you can pay it with credit card at 0% interest for 12 Months.

I like this laptop particularly on account of the built-in optical drive even with the small size. Also, the multi-media and wireless technology capability that it has. It seems that this particular product is only available in Thailand as I never saw it sold in other countries on the Internet. As with all Sony computer notebooks this laptop is no exception when it comes to the expensive price that Sony notebooks has. Still the laptop is over all a power packed computer which is perfect for traveling.