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Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5" WSVGA Notebook Ultra Mobile Notebook, Intel Core Solo Processor U1400 1 DDR2 40 GB Hard Drive Bluetooth Intel a/b/g Wireless XP Pro SP2 Just $999.97!

VAIO VGN-UX280PToday’s Deal of the Day is this Sony VAIO VGN-UX280P 4.5” Notebook PC with an Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive running Windows XP SP2, 2 built-in cameras,Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g Wireless, Wireless WAN for $999.97. You know it has to be a good deal since I just finished ordering one.

To give you and idea of what the charm of this Ultra Mobile PC is, here how the popular Engadget blog describes it:

” the new Vaio UX Micro PC, which seems more akin to an OQO device than a UMPC. For starters, this unit obviously has a hardware keyboard, which doesn’t seem that bad of decision given the difficulty of using current-gen UMPC keyboards. The UX is also powered by a full on Core Solo processor (don’t ask us how they got it in there), and runs Windows XP Professional. vgn-ux280p.jpgAs rumored, the device also includes Bluetooth, WiFi, WWAN (Cingular EDGE network connectivity) and a fingerprint reader. Along with the front camera for video conferencing, there is a camera in the rear for snapping pics, and the UX also can plug into a VGA adapter for powering an external monitor. The 4.5-inch screen is capable of a 800 x 600 resolution and accepts stylus input.”

Because the screen is WSVGA, you can take the resolution up a notch to a non-standard but useful 1024x600 resolution. It also amazingly has a 64-key QWERTY keyboard. plus two built in cameras, bluetooth, wireless lan, wan, Intel 945GMS Chipset with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, the list goes on … 

2006_engadget_awards.jpgThe people at Engadget liked the Sony UX280P so much that they voted  it Handheld of the Year for 2006.

You can get in on this deal by visiting Tiger Direct through this link.

Here are the complete specs for this Notebook PC:

  • Weight - 1.2 lbs..
  • Dimensions - 5.91”(W) x 3.74”(H) x 1.27-1.50”(D)
  • Intel Core Solo Processor U1400 (1.20 GHz , 2 MB L2 Cache)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 128 MB dynamically allocated shared RAM/Video memory
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2)
  • 4.5” Wide SVGA LCD, Touch Screen (1024x600)
  • Intel 945GMS Chipset
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11 a/b/g)
  • Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) accessing Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network
  • Integrated Bluetooth Technology
  • 30 GB 4200 rpm Ultra ATA Hard Drive with G-Sensor Shock Protection
  • 512 MB PC2-3200 400 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • Microphone jack, Headphone jack, Built-in microphone
  • Memory Stick Duo Media Slot
  • 1 USB 2.0 port, port replicator connector, DC-in
  • 64 keys with 0.15 mm stroke and 8.6 mm pitch keyboard
  • Thumb-pointer
  • Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Mouse Left, Mouse Right, Scroll, Magnify Screen (Zoom In/Out), Capture, Center Button, Wireless LAN On/Off, VAIO Touch Launcher
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (Standard Battery: 2.5-4.5 hours)
  • 2 Built-in Cameras (front: 0.3 megapixels and back: 1.3 megapixels)
  • Supplied accessories: Cingular SIM Card, Standard Lithium-ion battery, AC Adapter, Port Replicator, 4-pin i.LINK interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC-in, Soft Carrying Case, Power Cord, Stylus, VGA/LAN Adapter - Ethernet, VGA-Out and A/V-Out, Strap
    • Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 10:41AM by Registered CommenterBruce Eisner in , , , , , , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment