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# 1.2 GHz Intel Core Solo U1400 processor 4.5-inch ultra-portable touchscreen Tri-mode Wi-Fi + WWAN with SIM card Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5-inch Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** ฿1091
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 The micro PC that makes big moves—work anywhere, stay ahead everywhere.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5-inch Laptop (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** ฿1091 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Always Connected:** Tri-mode Wi-Fi and built-in WWAN with Cingular SIM keep you online without missing a beat.
- • **Versatile Viewing:** 4.5-inch XBRITE touchscreen with landscape/portrait modes and intuitive controls for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Fits in your hand but runs full Windows XP Pro for seamless productivity anywhere.
- • **Instant Access & Security:** Biometric fingerprint sensor for password-free, secure logins—because your time is valuable.
- • **Expand & Sync Effortlessly:** Port replicator with USB, FireWire, Ethernet, and Ultra Sync software keeps your workflow smooth and connected.

## Overview

The Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P is a groundbreaking ultra-compact laptop featuring a 4.5-inch touchscreen, powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 1 GB RAM, and a 40 GB hard drive. Designed for mobile professionals, it offers tri-mode Wi-Fi, WWAN with SIM card support, Bluetooth, and a biometric fingerprint sensor for secure, on-the-go productivity running Windows XP Professional.

## Description

desertcart.com 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 Hard Drive: The 40 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (4200 RPM) is on the small side when compared to full-size notebooks, but it is understandable in such a small package. Sony's G-Sensor shock protection offers an advantage over traditional hard drives by safeguarding the notebook's internal mechanisms to protect against impact and help prevent a loss of data. Processor: The Ultra Low Voltage Intel CoreSolo U1400 processor is new to Intel as of June, 2006, and it offers a 1.2 GHz speed paired with a fast 533 MHz front-side bus and large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) The Core Solo processor delivers enhanced performance for today's demanding applications such as CAD tools, 3-D and 2-D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming. And Intel's Smart Cache technology enables smarter, more efficient cache and bus design for enhanced performance, responsiveness and power savings. Memory: It's loaded with 1 GB of 400 MHz, PC-3200 DDR2 RAM. On the downside, that's the maximum that the UX280P will accept, so you won't be able to upgrade. But on the upside, it's double the 512 MB that its predecessor (the UX180P) held. CD/DVD Drive: The UX280P does not come with an integrated optical drive, but Sony offers an optional, external multi-format DVD burner (VGP-DDRW4). Keyboard & Mouse: The hidden keyboard has 64 keys with a 0.15mm stroke and 8.6mm pitch. 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. 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 (1024x600) 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 - 1 GB (PC2-3200); 40GB HD 4200rpm

Review: 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
Review: UX280P RULES!!!! - Ever since I first heard of a product called "Tiqit" ([...]) I wanted to buy one ... the product never came to frutition and was never released beyond Beta Versions. There old website is still up with "limited commercial availability in the second half of 2006" as a release date ... at a street price of $[...] I would have had to take out a loan to buy one... BUT you know what? ... I was prepared to do that .. at the time it was described as "the only computer you can use while walking" I came across the MicroPCtalk ([...]) web forums and saw everyone talking about the Sony UX / Vaio Micro PC's I could NOT belive my eyes ... the Sony UX280-P is smaller, faster, has more features and stronger and sexier than the now unavailable Tiqit! ..... ... AND best of all? .....CHEAPER by far ... .... I got my UX280P with the full version of Windows XP -- BRAND NEW -- (not refurbished) with a full year warrantee for $[...] right here on desertcart ...have a look around www.desertcart.com especially if you are reading this in the last half of of 2007 or later you may be able to get an even better price. I've read reviews that feel the buttons are small or hard to type but I have not found that to be a problem and I have big hands ... the trick is to just use your thumbs like typing a text message on your phone ... sure you don't want to be typing out 100 page reports .. plug in a cheap USB key board for that or an expensive Blue-Tooth key board if you have the cash .. The UX280-P will also plug into a full sized monitor or flat screen for full desk top use at desktop speed! I am in Canada and I ordered my UX on here desertcart from Electronic Direct ([...] they were Awsome to deal with, I often order from the US and Electronica Direct is one of the best to deal with. A note if you are a Canadian with no experience ordering from the US you still have to pay GST and PST when the package arrives. Also brokerage and exchange .. right now the exchange rate is almost even so it's not factor your credit card company figuers that out automaticly when you order ... it's like 5% right now and going down ... MAKE SURE to ask for your UX to be shipped by US POST then our own Canada Post delivers. For brokerage the US Post / Canada Post combination charges peanuts like $[...] ... with the GST PST included, the total when the packaged arrived, was $[...] extra as I expected, remember if you are in business you get back the GST anyway. As my post title reveals the UX-280P RULES!! .. It's like a Palm Top with nothing to learn ... you know XP you know the UX280P alredy! I have attracted small crowds a number of times using it in public :) It's compact enough with the built in camera I often use it just for a camera and with a 40 GIG harddrive it would technicaly hold about 5 MILLION pictures :) people come up to me and and ask what kind of camera it is with that huge high res screen. It's fun to use watch YouTube videos at Mcdonald's ... AND ... it's a serious business tool that has made my work SOOOO much easier in just the few weeks I've had it ... it's not just *LIKE* having your desk top computer on your hip is *IS* having your desktop computer on your hip! For internet use the UX taps into any available WiFi and it also has a standard network/ethernet port on the docking station AND on an adaptor, the ethernet runs a bit faster than WiFi, I used it to get Microsoft updates. I also use the eathernet to load all my softweare from the CD/DVD drive on my desktop through the network, works great! It also will piggy back on any Blue Tooth phone for internet access AND ... the US models come with a Cingular SIM CARD ... I purchased a Rogers Pay-as-you-go SIM Card and it works for internet access that way too ... A little expensive if 5 cent at a kilobyte (if you don't have a package) but it does work ... I've used it for emergency email (when I did not have my phone with me or was out of minutes) a few times and it realy saved my [...]! I can't say enough good things about the UX-280P with it and my desktop I have no use for a common laptop anymore ... I recomend it highly!!

## Features

- Amazingly small micro PC fits in your hand--4.5 inch LCD touch screen and hidden keyboard
- 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, 40 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM
- Tri-mode Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with Cingular SIM card, Bluetooth connectivity
- One built-in USB 2.0 port and Memory Stick slot; includes port replicator with three USB, one FireWire, Ethernet, VGA out, composite A/V out
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000IALP88 |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Audio features | Audio recording capabilities with built-in speakers and microphone |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Life | 3.5 Hours |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | port replicator, Memory Stick slot |
| CPU Codename | U1400 |
| CPU L1 Cache | 256 KB |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Solo |
| CPU Model Generation | first |
| CPU Model Number | U1400 |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 1.2 GHz |
| Camera Description | Front 0.3 megapixels |
| Chipset Type | Intel 945GSE Express or Intel 945GM Express |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | External displays, mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers, and other USB/Bluetooth-enabled accessories |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 35 Reviews |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1024x600 |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Form Factor | Stick |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 0.3 MP |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242704503 |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Graphics Integrated |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Hard Disk Description | HDD |
| Hard Disk Interface | ATA100 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Hard Disk Size | 40 GB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 40 GB |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Human-Interface Input | Buttons, Keyboard, Microphone, Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Keyboard Description | Compact Keyboard |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | Sony IT |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Integrated microphone |
| Model Name | VGN UX 280p |
| Model Number | VGN-UX280P |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Native Resolution | 1024_x_600 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Fingerprint Reader |
| Power Device | AC adapter |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Series | Intel Core Solo |
| Processor Speed | 1.2 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 1 GB |
| RAM Memory Slot Total Count | 1 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR2 |
| RAM Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 1024 MB |
| Resolution | SVGA |
| Screen Finish | Glossy |
| Screen Size | 4.5 Inches |
| Speaker Description | Built-in speakers with a microphone |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Supported Monitor Maximum Quantity | 1 |
| Total Usb Ports | 3 |
| UPC | 027242704503 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Output | VGA |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Webcam Capability | Yes |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ab, 802.11g |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Model Name:** VGN UX 280p
- **Screen Size:** 4.5 Inches
- **Color:** Black
- **Hard Disk Size:** 40 GB
- **CPU Model:** Intel Core Solo
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 1 GB
- **Operating System:** Windows XP Professional
- **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated
- **Graphics Coprocessor:** Intel Graphics Integrated

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it have microsoft street and trip software?**
A: Hi Andy, yes, it's preinstalled. Thanks, Yuri

**Q: Can it run Linux?**
A: Kinda, but you're going to lose a lot of functionality. I think you'd be better served by some newer technology though, this thing is nearly a decade old and is running some very outdated hardware. I already stashed it away in the pile of forgotten technology.

**Q: can it be used as a phone on at&t**
A: No. Not as a carrier based phone. Only via WiFi (Skype, etc.).

**Q: You guys sure about that price tag ??? Charge almost US$ 3000 for a 8 years old PC with a 12 years old OS is way too expensive, can you do better?**
A: Rare item pc and it brand new sealed veryHard to find a brand new sealed thank you

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I call it, "Mighty Tiny."
*by E***U on April 24, 2008*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UX280P RULES!!!!
*by S***Y on August 24, 2007*

Ever since I first heard of a product called "Tiqit" ([...]) I wanted to buy one ... the product never came to frutition and was never released beyond Beta Versions. There old website is still up with "limited commercial availability in the second half of 2006" as a release date ... at a street price of $[...] I would have had to take out a loan to buy one... BUT you know what? ... I was prepared to do that .. at the time it was described as "the only computer you can use while walking" I came across the MicroPCtalk ([...]) web forums and saw everyone talking about the Sony UX / Vaio Micro PC's I could NOT belive my eyes ... the Sony UX280-P is smaller, faster, has more features and stronger and sexier than the now unavailable Tiqit! ..... ... AND best of all? .....CHEAPER by far ... .... I got my UX280P with the full version of Windows XP -- BRAND NEW -- (not refurbished) with a full year warrantee for $[...] right here on Amazon ...have a look around www.Amazon.com especially if you are reading this in the last half of of 2007 or later you may be able to get an even better price. I've read reviews that feel the buttons are small or hard to type but I have not found that to be a problem and I have big hands ... the trick is to just use your thumbs like typing a text message on your phone ... sure you don't want to be typing out 100 page reports .. plug in a cheap USB key board for that or an expensive Blue-Tooth key board if you have the cash .. The UX280-P will also plug into a full sized monitor or flat screen for full desk top use at desktop speed! I am in Canada and I ordered my UX on here Amazon from Electronic Direct ([...] they were Awsome to deal with, I often order from the US and Electronica Direct is one of the best to deal with. A note if you are a Canadian with no experience ordering from the US you still have to pay GST and PST when the package arrives. Also brokerage and exchange .. right now the exchange rate is almost even so it's not factor your credit card company figuers that out automaticly when you order ... it's like 5% right now and going down ... MAKE SURE to ask for your UX to be shipped by US POST then our own Canada Post delivers. For brokerage the US Post / Canada Post combination charges peanuts like $[...] ... with the GST PST included, the total when the packaged arrived, was $[...] extra as I expected, remember if you are in business you get back the GST anyway. As my post title reveals the UX-280P RULES!! .. It's like a Palm Top with nothing to learn ... you know XP you know the UX280P alredy! I have attracted small crowds a number of times using it in public :) It's compact enough with the built in camera I often use it just for a camera and with a 40 GIG harddrive it would technicaly hold about 5 MILLION pictures :) people come up to me and and ask what kind of camera it is with that huge high res screen. It's fun to use watch YouTube videos at Mcdonald's ... AND ... it's a serious business tool that has made my work SOOOO much easier in just the few weeks I've had it ... it's not just *LIKE* having your desk top computer on your hip is *IS* having your desktop computer on your hip! For internet use the UX taps into any available WiFi and it also has a standard network/ethernet port on the docking station AND on an adaptor, the ethernet runs a bit faster than WiFi, I used it to get Microsoft updates. I also use the eathernet to load all my softweare from the CD/DVD drive on my desktop through the network, works great! It also will piggy back on any Blue Tooth phone for internet access AND ... the US models come with a Cingular SIM CARD ... I purchased a Rogers Pay-as-you-go SIM Card and it works for internet access that way too ... A little expensive if 5 cent at a kilobyte (if you don't have a package) but it does work ... I've used it for emergency email (when I did not have my phone with me or was out of minutes) a few times and it realy saved my [...]! I can't say enough good things about the UX-280P with it and my desktop I have no use for a common laptop anymore ... I recomend it highly!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent device for both work and play
*by P***R on January 18, 2007*

It is very tiny, by far the smallest fully functional computer I've ever had. It much larger than a PDA though so users used to putting a PDA in their pocket will not be happy with this. It would fit in really baggy pants pockets I suppose, but not in any pockets for anything I wear. It does fit nicely in my winter coat pocket. It really doesn't matter to me though as I have a small backpack-like case that I carry it in, along with keyboard, mouse, AC adapter, extra batteries for all, dongle for wired Ethernet/monitor output/NTSC video out, headphones and even an AV cable for connecting to a TV. All of that and it still weighs less, takes up less space and functions as well as any ultra portable I've had. Usability: The mouse is ok once you get used to it, and the keyboard is really only for small entries and just one step better than an on screen keyboard. Some key combos can be hard to enter but there are ways around that if it bothers you. The screen is very tiny, but also very crisp and bright. It can output to a monitor and display larger resolutions too. The speaker is nothing special, but if I am playing a game or listening to music or watching a movie I would use headphones anyway. I have not played with the cameras much but the webcam is very low quality as would be expected and the main camera was not that impressive either. It can take videos with sound so in a pinch it could take place of a digital camera or video camera but realize it may be much lower resolution that you are used to (it was for me). I took it on the road last week for the first time and it worked great. It felt weird packing a bag and fitting all my clothes and the computer with all accessories into the same bag. I have been taking two bags for years so this was a noticeable change for me. I unpacked when I got to my room and before you knew it I was checking email, surfing and even played games for a hour or so. Battery: The small pack that comes with it looks much better than the extended battery, but also bites as far as life. From my very simple, non scientific testing it seem to last as little as 2 hrs to as long as 4 hrs. The extended one is about double, at about 4 hrs minimum to as long as 8 hrs. Now those figures are from one extreme using it constantly, defragging the hard drive, playing games, wireless on, to the other extreme, wireless off, quite a bit of idle time between tasks, etc. Hibernate mode works awesome as it should, with saving and resuming each taking less than 20 seconds. If you don't mind using standby mode however you can get much more battery life and not really impact the availability of the machine. It takes 5 seconds to go into standby and resumes instantly, and I do mean instantly. Until now I have not had an occasion to use standby since they made the hibernate mode standard years ago, but I have to admit it is handy to put it in standby for a few minutes or even an hour or two if I want to keep it ready to use at a moments notice. This greatly extends the battery life to 12 hrs or more depending on how much you actually are using it. I put it in standby overnight one time and when I woke up it was still had 20% left, not sure how full it was the night before though. While I admit that it is more of a toy for me, it has some merit in being a very portable unit in between the PDA and ultra portable laptop market. I really hope these don't go away, as I think it is a very cool idea and as they get even more powerful it could really become a decent gaming platform. Price being the biggest turn off, the second one being size or at least thickness (at least for this unit). Some say it's too small and others think it's too big. If it was any smaller I would have a hard time holding it, and any bigger and you lose some of the portability of it. Software: I'm running Windows Professional, Open Office, use IE7, Trillian for IM, xfire for gaming IM. I have a 4 gb memory stick that I put a bunch of MP3s on and also a few movies that range from 300mb to 700mb. They actually look quite well on the small screen and with the headphones makes a nice personal media player for moves and music. Now here's the real reason I call it my toy: it plays games, a lot of games, only limited by the 40 gb hard drive space. I have a Dell m1710 with a 512mb 7900GTX and I love it, but this thing is small enough to take to work each day and play on breaks and the battery life is good enough to last all day. It plays game much better than I ever would have imagined, party because of the lower resolution and partially because you can turn down the details that you can't see anyways on such a small screen. Work great - no issues: Morrowind Diablo 2 Warcraft 3 Quake 3 Halo Half Life Call of Duty Counterstrike MAME works great! Thousands of games Nesticle NES emulator GBA emulator Bunch of smaller simple 3d games, Zuma, Mohjongg, etc Work great after I worked around minimum 1024x768 screen res issue Sacred Underworld Minions of Mirth Work at very min settings barely playable Oblivion - had to use Oldblivion patch though Do not work or did not try Goldeneye mod for Half Life 2 - suppose HL2 would not work either but did not try Did not try Call of duty 2 because would take up too much space and COD1 looks great anyway

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