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| Sony Vaio UX180P Micro PC Reviewed |
Sony is the Apple of the Windows PC world. Sometimes the two companies serve different groups of users; sometimes the same groups. But, without any doubt, they are running neck-and-neck as the most innovative consumer electronics manufacturers in the world. Long before Windows XP Media Center Edition existed, Sony offered a complete line of multimedia capable Windows desktop PCs. Though it has lost some its luster in the personal music player market to Apple and others, Sony still offers a solid line of such products. And, when it comes to smaller laptop and sub-laptop PCs, Sony is way ahead of the game.While most vendors were focusing their micro PC efforts on PDAs, mini Windows XP Tablet Edition PCs and Microsoft's latest gift to the portable computing world, Ultra Mobile PCs, Sony went off and designed the VAIO VGN-UX180P. Except for the lack of standard cell phone capabilities (you can use VOIP) and a few problems with non-standard dialog boxes, the UX180P is the best amalgam of Windows PC capabilities that I've seen in a long time. What's most amazing of all is that everything fits into a package that weighs 1.18 pounds and is 6" wide by 4.88" high and 1.5" deep with the slide out keyboard closed. And, that's counting all of the slight protrusions here and there on the tiny PC's case.
Conclusions
All things considered, the Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P micro PC is well designed and offers an exciting new ultra-portable form factor. However, smallness has its price. For the UX180P this price is relatively low and revolves mainly around the super sharp 1024 x 600 display. If you can live with those limitations and the small keyboard, this computer is for you. It's not as small and light as a PDA, but at 1.18 pounds and 6" wide the UX180P has a lot to offer. Hence our granting this new Sony micro PC our Editors Choice Award. A Small Wonder Linked by LT Hacker
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