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Featuring cutting edge flash memory, the black Sony VAIO VGN UX390N Micro PC is an ultra portable, full functioning PC small enough to fit in your pocket. Taking the PC to the next level, the UX390N stores data on 32 GB of hard state flash memory, instead of a conventional spinning disc drive. Weighing just over a pound and measuring 5.9 by 3.75 inches, it easily fits in the palm of your hand. The UX390N features a 4.5 inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket sized UX390N comes equipped with a stylus and Sony’s VAIO touch launcher for fast access to functions usually used like Internet access, e mail, different computer applications, games and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit. It’s powered by Windows Vista Business and Intel’s groundbreaking Core Solo processor with ultra low voltage for expanded battery life. Advanced wireless potential are constructed right in including tri mode Wi Fi, WWAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator. It will include two fitted cameras one on the front 0.3 megapixels for VoIP tele/videoconferencing and the other 1.3 megapixels on the back for taking snapshots. Other technical features are a one GB of RAM, a Memory Stick slot, and a full complement of pre installed software from Internet security to Microsoft Works. For extra convenience, a docking station with three 2.0 USB ports, Ethernet, VGA, iLink FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface and an AV output comes with the unit, making it simple to connect to peripherals like a full sized keyboard, display and speakers when back in the office or at home. Advanced Wireless Mobility
The UX390N features Sony’s SmartWi technology, which seamlessly integrates wireless large Area Network WAN, 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth technologies, enabling you to toggle among your wireless connectivity alternatives based on your surroundings. The tri mode wireless LAN is matched with 802.11b/g networks commonly found in home routers and wi fi hotspots also as 802.11a networks which has a higher throughput, but more restricted range great for closed office environments. The integrated wireless large Area Network WWAN technology allows you to access the Cingular Wireless EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots a Cingular SIM card is included, see more about WWANs below. And with the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you may be able to synchronize and move files between the PC and peripherals like cell phones and PDAs. Wireless large Area Network WWAN
If you’re the final road warrior, you have to access the Internet and check e mail without having to plug in your Sony Vaio notebook PC, and without cables to boot. Welcome to the world of WWANs wireless large area networks. With WWANs, you may be able to access important network resources and home office files from the front seat of your car, the airport, the local coffee shop, or your recliner at home. Sony Vaio computers use SmartWi technology to access the Cingular Wireless national EDGE Enhanced Data for world Evolution network. A WWAN uses long range wireless connections the same networks as cellular phones to offer access across a big geographic area. In comparison, a WLAN wireless LAN covers only one or more buildings located close together. The use of wireless connectivity on a WLAN is simply an alternative to the PSTN public switched telephone network, which you may used or still use to dial into your ISP Internet service provider or reach your company’s network. On a WWAN, but, you use wireless connectivity to reach your carrier’s data network instead of plugging into a phone jack and dialing into your ISP. Each mobile device communicates with the public carrier’s base station, coverage across complete states, regions, and countries via cell phone towers. Security & Safety Features
Sony’s line of Vaio UX micro PCs take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use also as accidental damage. Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the info on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are fast and easy you only need your fingerprint. The Basics
Processor: The super Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1500 processor offers a 1.33 GHz speed paired with a fast 533 MHz front side bus and big two MB L2 cache. An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data, and a bigger L2 cache may help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front side bus will deliver better in general performance. The Core Solo processor delivers improved performance for today’s calling for applications like CAD tools, 3 D and 2 D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming. And Intel’s Smart Cache technology enables smarter, more economical cache and bus design for improved performance, responsiveness and power savings. Hard Drive: The 32 GB of flash memory NAND storage is on the small side when in comparison to conventional notebooks, but it’s understandable in such a small package. Faster and more dependable, flash memory gives a fast boot up and quicker access to applications while improving battery life. Flash memory is more dependable than hard disk memory, primarily because there aren’t moving parts. Since data is written to stationary flash memory instead of a spinning hard disk, you have less risk of hardware problems with the hard disk when you’re on the move. Memory: It’s loaded with one GB of 400 MHz, PC 3200 DDR2 RAM. On the downside, that’s the maximum that the UX390N will accept, so you won’t be able to upgrade. CD/DVD Drive: This Micro PC doesn’t come with an integrated optical drive, but Sony offers an optional, external multi format DVD burner VGP DDRW4. Keyboard &amp, Mouse: The hidden keyboard has 64 keys with a 0.15mm stroke and 8.6mm pitch. Screen, Video &amp, Audio
The UX390N’s large, touchscreen 4.5 inch XBRITE LCD has a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution SVGA and will include control buttons for zooming, scrolling, and a stick pointer, also as the capability to view in either landscape or portrait orientations. The high light level of an XBRITE display means that black tones appear richer and deeper while white tones remain lighter. Graphics and text display obviously and colors appear more vivid. This Micro PC will include a fitted monaural speaker and is matched with the Windows sound system. Video and graphics are powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology DVMT and gives up to 224 MB of shared video memory. Networking, Connectivity &amp, Expansion
The UX390N has a single USB 2.0 port, headset and microphone jacks, Memory Stick slot compatible with Memory Stick DUO and MagicGate functionality, and a port replicator connection. The included port replicator offers three USB 2.0, FireWire, VGA out, composite A/V out, and Ethernet 10Base T/100Base TX connections. Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is intended to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will assist keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you’ll be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For bigger organizations, Windows Vista Business gives dramatic new infrastructure enhancements, enabling your IT staff to use up less time focused on the day to day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your info in case of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is intended to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it simple to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For example, Windows Aero helps you juggle many tasks now by allowing a three dimensional, real time, animated view of all your open applications and papers. Every edition of Windows Vista gives the essential tools and technologies to help protect you if you’re browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures long before you have lost any vital personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that let you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other actions. Preloaded Software
Will include Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition 60 day trial, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 with 60 days of Live Update. Dimensions and Weight
Surprisingly small, the UX390N measures 5.9 x 3.75 x 1.5 inches WxHxD and weighs just 1.2 pounds with the included standard battery. Power
It comes with the standard VGP BPS6 standard capacity lithium ion battery, which gives between 2.5 and 4.5 hours of power depending on usage. The optional big capacity VGP BPL6 battery can power the UX390N for up to nine hours. What’s in the Box
This package holds the VGN UX390N, removable stand, stylus, lithium ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter and power cord, port replicator, Cingular SIM card, soft carrying case, and VGA/LAN adapter. It’s supported by a 1 year restricted warranty with one year of toll free technical telephone help.

The Micro PC is a new class of computer that significantly increases the portability of a full featured PC into a hand held device. The VAIOR UX Micro PC features a 4.5″ large high resolution touch screen display. A stylus is stored conveniently on the behind of the PC. Text entry is a breeze with a hidden thumbable keypad. Just slide the LCD screen up to reveal it. This keeps the PC compact in size and saves you the mind numbing chore of using a stylus to type. Like I said, this is a full featured PC. You get a powerful Intel Core Solo processor, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, 40GB of hard drive space and more. You get two ways of connecting to the Internet. You may be able to do it via a Wi Fi HotSpot that supports 802.11a, b, or g, or if you subscribe to the service, you may be able to connect via the Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network. 32GB NAND Flash SSD Solid State Drive It’s like the flash memory in your cellphone, no moving parts! 4.5 large Touchscreen Native Resolution 1024×600 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Graphics with 224MB of shared memory memory gets shared with the major system MemoryStick Media Slot supports Memory StickR DUO media with MagicGateTM functionality Ports 10/100 Ethernet, one headset, one Microphone,&1 USB 2.0 Wireless LAN integrated 802.11a/b/g Wireless WAN via Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with SmartWi technology optional service required Integrated Bluetooth Support Unit Dimensions 5.91 w x 3.74 h x 1.5 d Unit Weight 1.2 lbs. Color Black Note When you 1st turn this machine on, you’ll have to wait ONLY 5 6 minutes before you use Windows Vista.

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