Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5-inch Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)
The VAIO UX Micro PC puts the world in your pocket and at your fingertips. The ultra-portable full-functioning PC with a 4.5" wide SVGA screen, Intel Core Solo ULV CPU and Microsoft XP Professional operating system, as well as integrated wireless LAN, wireless WAN, Bluetooth technology, and communications focused hardware built right in, designed for productivity on the go.The VAIO UX Micro PC is so small and lightweight you won't believe it's a full-functioning PC. But this remarkably compact dynamo is designed for productivity on the go. With a 4.5" wide SVGA (1024x600) display with XBRITE LCD technology, Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU for fast processing, and Microsoft XP Professional operating system on board. And because this is a full-functioning PC using the OS you already know, application user interfaces are familiar and easy to use. Additionally, the UX280P is "Windows Vista Premium Ready ", making it ready for all your on-the-go needs. Advanced Wireless capabilities are built right in, and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator.True mobility is about broad access, just as much as it is about slim, lightweight design. And the VAIO UX Micro PC is taking that access farther than ever before. With integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology, you can access the Cingular Wireless EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots. And with integrated wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, the VAIO UX Micro PC gives you the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected.Product Details
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With the arrival of the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC, you'll soon think that laptops are too bulky. Placing full-size computer performance into a pocket-sized package, the UX280P weighs just over a pound and measures 5.9 by 3.75 inches to easily fit in the palm of your hand. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX280P comes equipped with a stylus and Sony's VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games, and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit.
It's powered by Windows XP Professional and Intel's groundbreaking Core Solo processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life. Advanced wireless capabilities are built right in--including tri-mode Wi-Fi, WWAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth--and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator. It even includes two built-in cameras--one on the front (0.3 megapixels) for VoIP tele/videoconferencing and the other (1.3 megapixels) on the back for taking snapshots. Other technical features include a 40 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, a Memory Stick slot, and a full complement of pre-installed software (from Internet security to Sony digital media titles). For added convenience, a docking station with three 2.0 USB ports, Ethernet, VGA, iLink (FireWire/IEEE-1394) interface and an AV output comes with the unit, making it easy to connect to peripherals like a full-sized keyboard, display and speakers when back in the office or at home.
Advanced Wireless Mobility
The UX280P features Sony's SmartWi technology, which seamlessly integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN), 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth technologies, enabling you to toggle among your wireless connectivity options depending on your surroundings. The tri-mode wireless LAN is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and wi-fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). The integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology lets you access the Cingular Wireless EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots (a Cingular SIM card is included; see more about WWANs below). And with the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs.
The Basics
Screen, Graphics and Sound
The UX280P's wide, touchscreen 4.5-inch XBRITE LCD has a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution (SVGA) and includes control buttons for zooming, scrolling, and a stick pointer, as well as the ability to view in either landscape or portrait orientations. The high brightness level of an XBRITE display means that black tones appear richer and deeper while white tones remain brighter. Graphics and text display clearly and colors appear more lifelike. This Micro PC includes a built-in monaural speaker and is compatible with the Windows sound system. Video and graphics are powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory.
Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The UX280P has a single USB 2.0 port, headphone and microphone jacks, Memory Stick slot (compatible with Memory Stick DUO and MagicGate functionality), and a port replicator connection. The included port replicator offers three USB 2.0, FireWire, VGA out, composite A/V out, and Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connections.
Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Other preloaded software includes Norton Internet Security (60-day trial), Microsoft Streets and Trips, Intervideo WinDVD, Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2003 (60-day trial), and Roxio DigitalMedia SE. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer).
Dimensions and Weight
Amazingly small, the UX280P measures 5.9 x 3.75 x 1.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs just 1.2 pounds with the included standard battery.
Power
It comes with the standard VGP-BPS6 standard capacity lithium ion battery, which provides between 2.5 and 4.5 hours of power (depending on usage). The optional large capacity VGP-BPL6 battery can power the UX280P for up to 9 hours.
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-UX280P, stylus, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter and power cord, port replicator, Cingular SIM card, soft carrying case, and VGA/LAN adapter. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with 1 year of toll-free technical telephone assistance.
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
If you're the ultimate road warrior, you need to access the Internet and check e-mail without having to plug in your Sony Vaio notebook PC, and without cables to boot. Welcome to the world of WWANs (wireless wide area networks). With WWANs, you can access critical network resources and home office files from the front seat of your car, the airport, the local coffee shop, or your recliner at home. Sony Vaio computers use SmartWi technology to access the Cingular Wireless national EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.
A WWAN uses long-range wireless connections -- the same networks as cellular phones -- to provide access across a large geographic area. In comparison, a WLAN (wireless LAN) covers only one or more buildings located close together. The use of wireless connectivity on a WLAN is simply an alternative to the PSTN (public switched telephone network), which you may have used -- or still use -- to dial into your ISP (Internet service provider) or reach your company's network. On a WWAN, however, you use wireless connectivity to reach your carrier's data network instead of plugging into a phone jack and dialing into your ISP. Each mobile device communicates with the public carrier's base station, providing coverage across entire states, regions, and countries via cell phone towers.
Security & Safety Features
Sony's line of Vaio UX micro-PCs take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint.
The G-Sensor shock protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3-D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.
Customer Reviews
Sony VAIO not worth your time
Sony not only will require you to buy expensive external equipment to diagnose *any* problems (of which there are MANY-my motherboard died horribly, took out most of the guts with it) causing you to spend almost $500 more to do *their* jobs for them.
Don't even think about spending money on an extended warranty, its just a way for them to get your money and then, again, they make you purchase more expensive hardware to do any diagnosing before they will even talk to you on the phone.
Sony is not a company I will be dealing with ever again...buy ANYTHING but a Sony... you can't afford all the parts you need to do THEIR job for them.
Very Good Product!
--Much better than a palm pilot -- it really is a real laptop that fits in your pocket
--It only has 1 USB but I bought a USB expansion port thing that gives me 4 USB ports and plugged it into this thing and it worked great
--I live in Canada and can not use the Cingular wireless built in...but I have a Telus wireless account with a Sierra cellular wireless USB card and can surf the net, get remote access from anywhere :) Great if you want to remotely administer your computers from handheld device -- but you have to remember to carry your wireless modem in another pocket.
--I have full Office 2000, Internet Explorer 7, remote acess software, and everything running on it. Only problem is that Internet Explorer 7 has this 1 update that doesn't want to install.
--It does eveything as advertised!
I call it, "Mighty Tiny."
Since my husband is the computer expert and I'm not, I'm going to give you a completely layman's review, here.
I'm 35, I'm a computer game junkie. My primary use for this computer is, therefore, games. I play on a lot of gaming sites as well as downloading more simple-type games like Zoo Tycoon, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc. To be honest, some games are simply better on what we affectionatly call "Tiny" with the touch screen and stylus, while other games are just too difficult to deal with on such a small screen (like the afore-mentioned RCT). I have a desk top computer that I wouldn't trade for the world, and "Tiny" wasn't meant in our house to replace that. But since my husband makes his living programming, I hate to tie up any computers or desk space on the days he works at home.
Okay, here we go with what is becoming my "review MO."
The Good =
1. Tiny is portable, which I love. It will be going camping with me, period. (You can't ride the ATV where we go after midnight...too much noise. So I will be playing my games when I can't sleep.)
2. Tiny can share the disk drive with my desk top, so I can still play games that require a disk. (I don't know how my husband set this up to work, but it does without any problems at all.)
3. I LOVE the fact that it's OS is XP Pro. (Vista and I aren't exactly great bedfellows.)
4. I love the handwriting memo program on mine. Very handy.
5. The "monitor." It's crystal clear. I don't have great vision, but I also don't wear glasses, and I can download E books and read them without using the magnify feature. (I feel that I must mention, here, that in another review for this product, someone said that you can't input data while in magnification, but I futzed around with it and found that I could. It ain't great, but can be done.) You can adjust the brightness along quite a substantial range.
6. The two cameras are cool, although more of a toy for me than a practical use. They do work pretty well, however. I was pretty impressed.
7. I do a little competetive gaming - I SMOKE most of my competetion just because I can move a lot faster with the touch screen and stylus. woo hoo lol
The Bad =
1. I have run into a few games that Tiny can't handle because of it's limited screen resolution capabilities. Mr Programmer Hubby says this, however - "There are some programs (pathetically written) that do not handle the resolution Tiny can run. That's not Tiny's fault." He's feeling a little territorial. lol
2. I won't lie to you...typing is difficult enough that I put off answering emails until I can get to my desktop. HOWEVER!!! I have found a small bluetooth keyboard that doesn't just fold...it accordians to very tiny. I will be getting one before we go on vacation.
The Ugly =
1. Battery doesn't last very long.
2. I've had Tiny for nearly 5 months, and there are already some issues with wear on the screen from the stylus. I have invested in screen cleaning wipes, and do my best. I didn't buy the screen protectors because of all the bad reviews I read. Mr. Programmer Hubby is a little surprised at how easily the screen can get a little daily-use damage. It hasn't affected my ability to see anything clearly up to this point, however. But when Tiny is turned off, you can see the points of wear on the black screen.
I'm still giving Tiny (a.k.a. Sony Vaio UX 280) 5 stars because, as I tell my husband, "I really REALLY love him." Tiny was my Christmas present from Mr Programmer, and I've never had a gift I loved more.
P.S. I'm sorry that this review was not as entertaining or as "ramped up" as I can get, but love is a sacred thing. LOL
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