Sony Launches UMPC

Despite failing to see the Vaio U70 Micro PC in the UK, Sony have recently released their latest effort in the handheld computer market. Currently available in the states, the Sony Vaio UX180P Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC) features all the spec of a full blown notebook reduced down to a size that will fit comfortably in a large jacket pocket. With the xBlack screen a mere 4.5″ in size, the UX180P boasts a huge 614400 pixels (1024×600 widescreen aspect).

The unit runs XP Professional ontop of the new 1.2Ghz Intel Core U1400 processor. With a more than ample 533FSB, the UX180P ships with 512MB of DRR2 RAM and a 30GB hard drive. Connectionwise, the unit is provided with a standard ethernet port, Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g and a docking station, as well as all the usual USB ports.

The spec is fairly impressive for a unit that only measures 6 x 3.74 x 1.27 inches. But the features don’t end there. Being a small compact PC, capable of carry sensitive corporate data, security is somewhat of a concern. To this end the UX180P incorporates a biometric fingerprint scanner for file and OS control and comes bundled with our favourite bloatware - Norton Internet Security.

With a full set of features, including a touch screen, both front and rear facing cameras and a backlit thumb keyboard, the UX180P doesnt come in cheap. Retailing at $1,799 in the states the unit is expected to be available at around £1,000 in the UK.

More information can be found on the Sony Website
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