I see this machine is apparently already available in NZ - they're calling it the VGNUX17GP (why do Sony (and others) often rename devices for sale here??).
Have a look at the PDF brochure:
http://vaio-online.sony.com/prod_info/vgn-ux17gp/vgn-ux17gp.pdf
The picture on the second page looks remarkably like Mission Bay, looking out toward Rangitoto....!!?
Has anyone played with this machine in "real life" - is the screen simply too small?? Cheers, Matt...
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