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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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10 |
Great UMPC
- Pros: small and light - bright screen - docking station is included
- Cons: only 1GB of memory - 1 USB port on device and non-powered!
- Other Thoughts: the non-powered USB port makes it impossible to run a USB Cellular modem (sprint or verizon) - must use cingular built in modem
Great machine after tweaks
- Pros: full function laptop
very portable
- Cons: small (duh)
- Other Thoughts: Okay, I don't have the 280, I have the 380, which is essentially the same thing but with Vista.
Screen is very sharp but tiny. Here's what I did with my machine to make it more usable:
(1) Rip out Vista, upgrade to XP
Sony won't help with drivers, but posts at micropctalk.com will.
(2) enlarge DPI setting to 120 from 96 (properties/settings/general)
(3) In Firefox, increase min font size to 16 for my aging eyes
(tools/options/content/advanced)
(4) get RitePen for text entry via stylus and a bluetooth folding keyboard
(5) get a second battery
- Pros: big punch in a small package. i've watched micro pcs since they were a concept and i waited until i found the perfect one, and this is it. sharp screen and a backlit keyboard means this computer kills the competition.
- Cons: nothing that can't be fixed with a little know-how
- Other Thoughts: i spent $xx on a cdrw and a usb enclosure that allowed me to make recovery cds and get rid of the recovery partition. also, when you rid the computer of the partition, go here to read how to get rid of the bloatware:
p.s. i typed this review on my 280p :)
| General |
| Brand |
SONY |
| Series |
VAIO UX Series |
| Model |
VGN-UX280P |
| Platform Technology |
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology |
| Built-in Devices |
Monaural speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna |
| Embedded Security |
Fingerprint reader |
| Processor |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core Solo |
| CPU Speed |
U1400(1.20GHz) |
| CPU Technology |
Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) |
| Data Bus Speed |
533MHz |
| L2 Cache |
2MB |
| Chipset |
| Chipset Type |
Intel 945GMS |
| RAM |
| RAM Installed Size |
1GB |
| Max RAM Supported |
1GB |
| RAM Speed |
DDR2 400 |
| Storage |
| Hard Drive Type |
PATA |
| Hard Drive Capacity |
40GB |
| Hard Drive RPM |
4200rpm |
| Dimension / Weight |
| Width |
5.91" |
| Depth |
1.50" |
| Height |
3.74" |
| Weight |
1.2 lbs. |
| Operating System / Software |
| OS Provided |
Windows XP Professional |
| Software |
Sony Original Software
VAIO Touch Launcher
Trial Version of Sony Popular Games
Supplied Software
Microsoft Works 8.5
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003 Microsoft Streets & Trips Software
Pen Plus
SmartDraw Suite Edition 30-Day Trial
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton Internet Security 60-Day Subscription - Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam, Norton Parental Control
TrendMicro Anti-Spyware (30-Day Trial) |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
4.5" |
| Display Type |
WSVGA |
| Max Resolution |
1024 x 600 |
| Widescreen Display |
Yes |
| Video |
| Graphics Processor |
Intel GMA950 |
| Video Memory |
128MB dynamically allocated shared RAM/Video memory |
| Audio |
| Audio Output |
Sound card |
| UMPC Camera |
| Camera Integrated |
2 Cameras |
| Camera Pixels |
Front: 0.3M pixels; Back: 1.3M pixels |
| Input Device(s) |
| Input Devices |
Keyboard (64 keys with 0.15mm stroke and 8.6mm pitch), Touch-screen, Pointing Device |
| Telecom |
| Modem |
Wireless cellular modem |
| Cellular Enhancement Protocol |
EDGE |
| Service Provider |
Cingular |
| Networking |
| LAN |
10/100Mbps |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| USB |
1 |
| Docking / Port Replicator |
Port Replicator (VGP-PRUX1) - 1 x 4-pin i.LINK interface, 3 x USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC-in |
| Audio Ports |
1 x Headphone Jack; 1 x Microphone Input |
| Card Reader |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards |
Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo |
| Battery |
| Battery Type |
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS6) |
| Battery Qty |
1 |
| Run Time (Up To) |
2.5-4.5 hours |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
VGN-UX280P
Cingular SIM Card
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS6)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V7)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRUX1)
Soft Carrying Case
Power Cord
Stylus
VGA/LAN Adapter - Ethernet, VGA-Out and A/V-Out
Strap
Detachable Stand
2 Additional Stick Pointer Caps |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
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Reviewed By: Hb861 on 10/26/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
