Photos: Two great MacBook Air competitors for Windows users

Two great MacBook Air competitors for Windows users

\n\tThe 11-inch MacBook Air has set a new standard for netbooks and mini laptops, but not everyone wants a Mac. See how the Sony Vaio X1 and the Acer Timeline X can dispel MacBook Air envy for Windows users.

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Sony Vaio X1, in the box

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Sony Vaio X1, specs on the box

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Sony Vaio X1, opening the box

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Sony Vaio X1, pulling it out of the box

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Sony Vaio X1, power cord

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Sony Vaio X1, cleaning cloth

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Sony Vaio X1, from the top

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Sony Vaio X1, from the bottom

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Sony Vaio X1, from the front

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Sony Vaio X1, from the back

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Sony Vaio X1, from the right

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Sony Vaio X1, from the left

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Sony Vaio X1, expanded battery pack

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Sony Vaio X1, with expanded battery on

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Sony Vaio X1, from the side with expanded battery

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Sony Vaio X1, from the back with expanded battery

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Sony Vaio X1 and MacBook Air 11-inch, side-by-side

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MacBook Air 11-inch on top of Sony Vaio X1

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MacBook Air 11-inch and Sony Vaio X1

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MacBook Air 11-inch and Sony Vaio X1, powered on

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Acer Timeline X, in the box

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Acer Timeline X, specs on the box

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Acer Timeline X, opening the box

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Acer Timeline X, pulling it out of the box

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Acer Timeline X, accessories in the box

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Acer Timeline X, power cord

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Acer Timeline X, top view

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Acer Timeline X, bottom view

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Acer Timeline X, with the lid open

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Acer Timeline X, promoting 8 hours of battery life

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Acer Timeline X, features sticker

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Acer Timeline X, Core i7 on board

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Acer Timeline X, front view

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Acer Timeline X, rear view

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Acer Timeline X, right side

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Acer Timeline X, left side

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Acer Timeline X and 11-inch MacBook Air, side-by-side

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11-inch MacBook Air on top of Acer Timeline X

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11-inch MacBook Air and Acer Timeline X, powered on

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Keyboard on 11-inch MacBook Air

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Keyboard on Sony Vaio X1

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Keyboard on Acer Timeline X

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