Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC Now Shipping in US
May 16, 2006 | In: Breaking News, Laptops Notebooks, Portable Media
The much anticipated Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC series was announced today via an official Sony press release. So do you want one? It’s only $1,800 USD and you can get it at SonyStyle.com.
Here’s the product page for the model on the left.
The UX model also features a 4.5-inch wide SVGA screen with XBRITE™ technology for viewing that slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. This allows you to access familiar applications easily in the same way you would on a full-sized computer.
The pocket-sized PC also 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.
“This model is an achievement in ingenious design,” said Mike Abary, vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics in the U.S. “With this pocket PC, you can have the same functionality as your office or home PC in a device that fits in the palm of your hand
Here are a few specs:
- Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1400 (1.20 GHz)
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
- Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)132 accessing Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with SmartWi™ technology
- 512MB RAM and 30GB hard drive
- 4.5″Wide SVGA LCD, Touch Screen
You can read the full press release at Sony or on the Gadgetizer forums.
[Source: SonyStyle.com]
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