| Product name | ![]() Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC VGN-UX180P |
![]() Lenovo ThinkPad X61 |
![]() Dell XPS M1330 (Core 2 Duo 1.5GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) |
![]() Alienware Area-51 m15x |
![]() HP Pavilion dv5z Customizable Notebook PC |
| Price range | $679-899 from 2 stores |
$1053 from the manufacturer |
$999 from the manufacturer |
$1499 from the manufacturer |
$699 from 1 store |
| Review summary | The Sony VAIO UX is one of the best tiny tablets we've seen, but its high price, poor battery life, and less-than-ideal typing experience keep it from being a home run. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Alienware's amazingly powerful flagship Area-51 m15x has the insides down, but our finicky aesthetic sense isn't sold on the look of this otherwise awesome 15-inch powerhouse of a gaming laptop. | Info unavailable |
| Release date | May 16, 2006 | May 29, 2007 | June 26, 2007 | January 8, 2008 | June 30, 2008 |
| Basic Specs | |||||
| Product Description | Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC - Core Solo U1400 1.2 GHz - 4.5 in TFT active matrix - with Port replicator | Lenovo ThinkPad X61 7675 - Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GHz - 12.1 in TFT active matrix | Dell XPS M1330 - Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 GHz - 13.3 in TFT active matrix | Alienware Area-51 M15x - Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4 GHz - 15.4 in TFT active matrix | Athlon X2 Dual Core 1.9 GHz |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 5.9 in x 1.5 in x 3.7 in | 10.6 in x 8.3 in x 1.4 in | 12.5 in x 9.4 in x 1.3 in | 14.6 in x 10.7 in x 1.3 in | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs | 3.1 lbs | 4 lbs | 7.1 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Localization | Info unavailable | English | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Platform Technology | Intel Centrino | Intel Centrino Duo | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Windows Vista Certification | Info unavailable | Windows Vista Premium Ready | Info unavailable | Windows Vista Premium Ready | Info unavailable |
| System Type | Ultra portable PC | Notebook | Notebook | Notebook | Info unavailable |
| Built-in Devices | Speaker , Wireless LAN antenna , Bluetooth antenna , Cellular antenna | Speaker , Wireless LAN antenna , Bluetooth antenna , ThinkLight | Wireless LAN antenna , Stereo speakers | Wireless LAN antenna , Bluetooth antenna , Stereo speakers | Info unavailable |
| Embedded Security | Fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Processor | Intel Core Solo U1400 / 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) | Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 / 2.0 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core ) | AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 1.9 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 2 MB - L2 cache | 4 MB - L2 cache | 2 MB - L2 cache | 4 MB - L2 cache | Info unavailable |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR II SDRAM - 400 MHz - PC2-3200 | 1 GB (installed) / 3 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 2 x 512 MB ) | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz | 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz ( 2 x 1 GB ) | 2 GB |
| Card Reader | Card reader | Card reader | 8 in 1 card reader | 7 in 1 card reader | Info unavailable |
| Floppy Drive | None | None | None | None | Info unavailable |
| Hard Drive | 30 GB - 4200 rpm | 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm | 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 | 200 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm | 120 GB |
| Optical Storage | None | None | DVD?RW - Integrated | DVD?RW (+R DL) - Plug-in module | Info unavailable |
| Optical Storage (2nd) | Info unavailable | None | None | None | Info unavailable |
| Storage Removable | None | None | None | None | Info unavailable |
| Graphics Controller | Intel GMA 950 | Intel GMA X3100 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - 256 MB | Info unavailable |
| Audio Output | Sound card | Sound card | Sound card | Sound card | Info unavailable |
| Telecom | Wireless cellular modem | Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps | Fax / modem - 56 Kbps | None | Info unavailable |
| Wireless Broadband (WWAN) | EDGE - AT&T | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Networking | Network adapter - Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11g , - IEEE 802.11b , - IEEE 802.11a , - Fast Ethernet , - Bluetooth | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , Network adapter - Ethernet , - Bluetooth 2.0 , - IEEE 802.11a , - Gigabit Ethernet | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11b , Network adapter - Ethernet | - IEEE 802.11g , - Fast Ethernet , - IEEE 802.11n (draft) , - IEEE 802.11b , - Bluetooth 2.0 , - IEEE 802.11a , Network adapter - Mini PCI - Ethernet , - Gigabit Ethernet | Info unavailable |
| Wireless NIC | Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG | Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG | Dell Wireless 1395 | Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN | Info unavailable |
| Notebook Camera | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated - 2 Megapixel | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Input Device | Keyboard , Touch-screen | TrackPoint , Keyboard | Keyboard , Touchpad | Keyboard , Touchpad | Info unavailable |
| Voltage Required | Info unavailable | AC 120/230 V | AC 120/230 V | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Battery | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Info unavailable |
| Run Time (Up To) | 4.5 hour(s) | 3.9 hour(s) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| OS Provided | Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Business | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition | Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Manufacturer Selling Program | Info unavailable | TopSeller | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bundled with | Port replicator | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 92 | Info unavailable |
| Product name | Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC VGN-UX180P | Lenovo ThinkPad X61 | Dell XPS M1330 (Core 2 Duo 1.5GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) | Alienware Area-51 m15x | HP Pavilion dv5z Customizable Notebook PC |
| Price range | $679-899 from 2 stores | $1053 from the manufacturer | $999 from the manufacturer | $1499 from the manufacturer | $699 from 1 store |