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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: VGN-UX180P
- CNET Editor rating: Not yet rated
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Product series
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- 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.
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CNET editors' take
Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC VGN-UX180P price range: $2,500.00
- Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher
- Reviewed on: 06/27/2006
The bottom line: 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.
User reviews
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great traveling laptop
by milehidiplomat on December 2, 2006
Pros: compact with full laptop functionality
Cons: type is super small and therefore challenges your eyes
Summary: gps unit a great addition. extended battery necessary for traveling
Summary: gps unit a great addition. extended battery necessary for traveling
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1ra Vez que compro algo tan pequeño, tan completo, este si es del siglo 21
by benja2 on October 23, 2006
Pros: TODO en un solo aparato, TODO
Cons: pesado y pantalla un poco mas grande
Summary: He tenido en total 26 computadoras en mi vida entre Lap Top's y de escritorio y en definitiva, es la computadora mas increible y completa que he tenido, considerando ...
Summary: He tenido en total 26 computadoras en mi vida entre Lap Top's y de escritorio y en definitiva, es la computadora mas increible y completa que he tenido, considerando su tamaño y portabilidad. Por fin entramos en miniatirización al siglo 21 sin sacrificar funciones, GRACIAS SONY
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Great mobile PC
by mjholden on August 14, 2006
Pros: Excellent preformance, intuitive layout, well thought out
Cons: Pricey, no memory upgrade
Summary: I can say after having owned this unit for a week, that I am thoughly satisfied with it. Performance is great, I have used it for gps guidance, email, word ...
Summary: I can say after having owned this unit for a week, that I am thoughly satisfied with it. Performance is great, I have used it for gps guidance, email, word processing, internet browsing. I think Sony did a great job with the details. The unit is light weight, thanks to the carbon fiber shell. I would have liked the option of additional memory upgrades, but the 512Meg that is resident does a pretty good job of feeding the processor. Battery life is not bad, the option of a larger battery is appealing, but the $350 price for the upgrade gives a little sticker shock. I personally am happy with the unit. It accomplishes all that I have thrown at it so far.
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Don't waste your money or time
by Adoumbia on November 19, 2006
Pros: Internet a go-go
Cons: Painfully small
Summary: This device has about the problems as a transgendered person; it's a laptop computer stuck in the body of a PDA. I live in Tokyo and I went to ...
Summary: This device has about the problems as a transgendered person; it's a laptop computer stuck in the body of a PDA. I live in Tokyo and I went to the Sony tech building a week ago, which boasts most of sony's new upcomping products, and this was a terrible device. The thing is quite cool for its quirky look, but once you start to use it, you'll prob want to save that $1k+ and just buy a palm. The little "mouse stick" thingy is really annoying. Its flat and wide unlike the ones people are common with on their PDA's, and to make it even worse, if your sick of the stick thingy and wanna use your fingers? forget it. They will prob be too big to do anything. Not to mention that screen freaks me out, and I mean in terms of fragility. Sony screens from my experiance in the past tend to break very easily if used in certain ways, and I'm not talking about blatant drops. But honestly, save that $1600 your were planning on spending on this horrendous device, and pray that with all of sony's current problems, the PS3 will be they're savior.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!
by dc137pd on July 14, 2006
Pros: SMALL FORM FACTOR, KEYBOARD
Cons: SMALL FORM FACTOR
Summary: THIS THING IS JUNK. WHILE ITS WELL MADE THE ONLY REASON TO BUY ONE OF THESE IS TO MAKE SURE YOU SCREW UP YOUR EYESIGHT. I SAW THE UNIT AT ...
Summary: THIS THING IS JUNK. WHILE ITS WELL MADE THE ONLY REASON TO BUY ONE OF THESE IS TO MAKE SURE YOU SCREW UP YOUR EYESIGHT. I SAW THE UNIT AT MY LOCAL FRYS AND TRIED IT OUT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THATS ALL I COULD TAKE AS I STARTED TO DEVELOP A MAJOR HEADACHE FROM SQUINTING TRYING TO SEE THE SCREEN AND WHAT IT SAID. I USED THE ZOOM BUTTON AND THEN I HAD TO NAVIGATE MY WAY AROUND THE SCREEN AND STARTED TO GET DIZZY. EVEN MY TREO SCREEN IS EASIER TO READ THAN THIS THING. I DONT SEE SONY SELLING A LOT OF THESE. NOT WORTH THE PRICE! COME ON SONY, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS. I'M GONNA BUY THE SAMSUNG UMPC... BETTER SCREEN OR AT LEAST ITS READIBLE FOR US MEER MORTALS...
4 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: VGN-UX180P
- Description: The VAIO UX Micro PC puts the world in your pocket and at your fingertips. So small and lightweight, this full-functioning PC is designed for productivity on the go. With a 4.5" wide SVGA screen , Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU and Microsoft XP Professional operating system, as well as integrated wireless LAN , wireless WAN , Bluetooth technology , and communications-focused hardware built right in. Expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator; you can even opt to add an optional Bluetooth GPS receiver and turn your UX Micro into a portable navigation assistant.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Ultra portable PC
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Bundled with Port replicator
- Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
- Notebook type UMPC,
Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.) - Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth,
Mobile broadband Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel Core Solo U1400 / 1.2 GHz
- Cache L2 cache - 2 MB
- Power Efficiency Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Front Side Bus 533 MHz
- Chipset Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Features Execute Disable Bit capability,
Enhanced SpeedStep technology,
Power-optimized processor system bus Memory
- RAM 512 MB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Speed 400 MHz / PC2-3200
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 30 GB HDD / 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Drive None
- Hard drive type Portable
Display
- Type 4.5 in
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Yes
- Features X BRITE
Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor Intel GMA 950
- Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
- Camera Yes
- Camera Features Second camera
- Sound Speaker , Microphone
Input
- Type Touch-screen,
Keyboard Communications
- Wireless Bluetooth,
802.11a/b/g - Wireless Controller Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Broadband (WWAN)
- Technology EDGE
- Service Provider AT&T
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Run Time 4.5 hour(s)
Connections & Expansion
- Expansion Bays None
- Slots Memory,
Memory Stick - Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB,
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45,
1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x Docking / port replicator,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ( On expansion base ),
3 x Hi-Speed USB ( On expansion base ),
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( On expansion base ),
1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( On expansion base ),
Audio - Output ( On expansion base ),
Video - Output ( On expansion base ) - Memory Card Reader Card reader ( Memory Stick )
Software
- Software Included Microsoft Works 8.5,
Sony SonicStage,
InterVideo WinDVD,
Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition (Trial),
Quicken 2006 New User Edition,
VAIO Media,
Drivers & Utilities,
VAIO Update,
VAIO Support Central,
VAIO Recovery Wizard,
Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 (Trial),
Roxio DigitalMedia SE,
SmartWi Connection Manager,
Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription),
VAIO Security Center,
Sony Image Converter Miscellaneous
- Color Silver
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Features Bluetooth
- Included Accessories Stylus,
Carrying case,
SIM Card - Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.9 in
- Depth 1.5 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 3.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.1
Product series
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Sony VAIO UX180P Micro PC VGN-UX180P
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core Solo U1400 / 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage (ULV),
512 MB,
30 GB - 4200 rpm,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
4.5 in TFT active matrix,
1024 x 600 ( WSVGA ),
Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0,
None,
1.1 lbs,
L2 cache,
2 MB,
Silver
Accessories
- Centon DataStick Keychain MLB Boston Red Sox Edition - USB flash drive - 4 GB (34554831)24.95
- Centon DataStick Keychain MLB Philadelphia Phillies Edition - USB flash drive - 4 GB (34554834)24.95
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- Sony VAIO VGP-BMS10/S mouse (33749203)46.99 - 69.99
- Sony VAIO Bluetooth Laser Mouse VGP-BMS77 mouse (33403360)64.99 - 99.99
- Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn mouse (34580173)27.97 - 44.99
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
