Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5-inch Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)
Product by Sony****
Best price $877.07
Product Details
· Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 5.9 x 3.7 inches ; 1.2 pounds
· Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
· Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
Product Description
The VAIO(R) UX Micro PC is so small and lightweight you won’t believe it’s a full-functioning PC. Slightly larger than a handheld PDA, the UX280P bridges the gap between a handheld device and a notebook. This remarkably compact dynamo is designed for productivity on the go. With a 4.5? wide SVGA (1024×600) display with XBRITE(TM) LCD technology, Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU for fast processing, and Microsoft XP Pro operating system on board. Because this is a full-functioning PC using the OS you already know, application user interfaces are familiar and easy to use. Advanced Wireless capabilities are built right in, and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator. The VAIO(R) UX Micro PC is communications-ready, with integrated camera and built-in microphone and speakers, so you’re equipped to communicate via VoIP virtually anywhere WLAN or WWAN service is available.
VAIO(R) Touch Launcher and Instant Command enable easy program access, and the biometric fingerprint sensor stores your passwords so you can access applications and secure web sites without having to type them. With control buttons for zooming, scrolling, and a stick pointer, as well as the ability to view in either landscape or portrait orientations, you know you’ll be able to view documents, applications, and media in the most appropriate way. Pre-installed Ultra Sync software makes it easy to synchronize the UX Micro PC with your other computers, so you can hit the road with all of your materials up to date. Bluetooth Support Intel Core Solo Processor U1400 Ultra Low Voltage 1.20GHz – Centrino Mobile Technology Memory – Installed – 1GB (PC2-3200) 40GB HD 4200rpm
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Customer reviews
Upgrading to Vista through Sony*****
By W. Johnson”bill”
This is a chore. I rated the unit as a 5 because it is fantastic for what I wanted and is truly very portable. As a 61 year old geek this is just what I was waiting for. The 40 hard drive comes with the first 10 gigs used by the manufacturer to store the install software and is apparently not deleted after the install. Shame on Sony for this.
Sony’s upgrade DVD to Vista Business is a chore to install if you don’t delete the partition first with XP installed the problems get to be huge. I suggest downloading partitioning software to delete the 7 Gb partition and then increase the size of the C drive to the maximum. A clean install (which is what I eventually wound up doing)vs an upgrade appears to require less space.
The Vista software is fantastic on the UX280 provided you have the space. The Vista software includes the tablet software which is perfect for the UX280.
Absolutely awesome as an ultramobile PC*****
By Gadgester ”no time, no money”
I had been researching on ultramobile PCs for quite a while and even looked at the Asus Eee PC, which is cheap but has a terrible low-res low-quality screen (and weighs a hefty 2 lbs, the same as my Sharp PC-MM20 *real* laptop with more memory and a 40GB hard drive). In the end I decided I’d want something no more than 1.5 lbs. and roughly pocketable.
I had doubts about the VAIO UX line because, frankly, I didn’t like the design, and I didn’t care for the EDGE WWAN feature (I’d rather have the faster EV-DO). But when I saw one in action a few weeks ago, I decided it was good enough for me, and the price is right, so I bought one.
Man, was that a good buy or what. The PC has pleased me in every way. I can now run Office 2003, Money 2008, the full version of Firefox, IE 7, and I just installed TaxACT 2007 (low-cost tax prep software). The screen is smallish but very sharp and can be very bright (I leave it at a low level to conserve battery), the keyboard quite usable, and the included port replicator makes docking at home a breeze. I hook a 7-port USB 2.0 hub to the port replicator and I now seriously plan to make this my primary PC, replacing a 3-year-old desktop.
One option I’ll look into is, per the advice of a poster in the product forum here, replacing the internal drive with a 100GB one. Other than that, I’m extremely, absolutely happy with a road-capable real PC that weighs only 1.2 lbs. (it actually feels lighter) that also turns into a decent desktop PC for general use.
BTW, if you want an ultramobile PC definitely get something like this model which comes with Windows XP instead of Vista.
Very slick*****
By Kerry Pedersen
The unit is very well designed for two-hand, two thumb operation. I like the thumb mouse control button. The docking/charging station and the touchscreen were pleasant surprises. The keyboard isn’t as easy to operate as the much smaller Treo – definitely needs to be revisited by Sony. The zoom works nicely, but the translucent zoom setup screen (which pops up on cursor movement if zoom is active) often obscures a portion of the small screen, interfering with cursor placement. Beautiful high res display.
Battery life sucks!**
By Yavuz Ocal
i bought mine a year and a half ago..
cons:
my battery lasts only 10minutes sometimes less..! and even the newest versions come with the same type of battery. it also comes with bunch of junk programs i had to go trough and delete almost every program that came with it. recovery system takes about 10gb of memory +windows and else. expensive replacements and parts. keyboard and buttons are bad almost no use.. vs.
pros:
i gues this doesnt need much explaining
small slick design, easy to carry, touch screen(a litle hard to use),
sim card slot: you can have internet anywhere a cellphone would work(i called sony and made them unlock it and used it with t-mobile which is around $30 cheaper than cingular a month,
2built in cameras,
microphone(i couldnt use much on msn but i dont know maybe its me)
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