Thursday, May 18, 2006
Sony Unveils the VAIO UX Micro PC (UMPC Competitor)
Posted by Ekkie Tepsupornchai in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 09:00 AM
"SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2006 – Sony Electronics today introduced the VAIO® UX Micro PC, placing full-size computer performance in a pocket-sized package. Weighing just over a pound, the new PC has a Microsoft® XP Professional operating system and an Intel® Core™ Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU for fast processing and long battery life. The UX model also features a 4.5-inch wide SVGA screen with XBRITE™ technology for viewing that slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. This allows you to access familiar applications easily in the same way you would on a full-sized computer."
So don't get the UX Micro PC confused with the Ultra Mobile PC (despite the fact that both could probably be represented using the same UMPC acronym). If you combine these two lines with the OQO, there's no doubt that the heavy hitters are targeting the same market segment with these mobile PC units. The real question is whether any of them will catch on or not. Actually, I know what will make this Sony stand out! It's the MemoryStick slot! That alone makes me want to shell out the $1800 USD for it! ;)
So don't get the UX Micro PC confused with the Ultra Mobile PC (despite the fact that both could probably be represented using the same UMPC acronym). If you combine these two lines with the OQO, there's no doubt that the heavy hitters are targeting the same market segment with these mobile PC units. The real question is whether any of them will catch on or not. Actually, I know what will make this Sony stand out! It's the MemoryStick slot! That alone makes me want to shell out the $1800 USD for it! ;)
