The Sony VAIO W series Billabong netbook is now available for pre-order in the US. Priced at $499.99 each, the Sony VAIO W Series Billabong Netbook features a 1.83GHz Intel Atom processor, a 10.1-inch LED backlit LCD (1366 x 768), a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a webcam. Its innovative design features an eye-catching blend of rich beach-side colors, from ocean blue to tropical green hues. This special edition netbook uses Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition as its operating system. [SonyStyle via Laptop Notebook News]