Sony’s VAIO W Eco Edition netbook, priced at $480, seeks to appeal to a wide range of users. The eco-conscious, of course, with a chassis made from 20% recycled material and a 100% recycled carrying case. Plus parents shopping for a netbook that’s safe to give their young ones, thus it’s pre-loaded with a kid-safe browser and some hefty parental controls. Then there’s the multimedia fans who will appreciate the HD screen and robust webcam software. And I would hazard that the color scheme indicates a desire to attract female consumers.

There’s no doubt the VAIO W is full of appealing features and attributes and will shrink your carbon footprint, but is it worth the $80 premium? Click here to read our full review to see how this netbook measures up to the competition.