Sony VAIO VGN-UX490N/C 4.5" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Solo Processor U2200, 1 GB RAM, 48 GB Flash Drive, Vista Business)
Your Price:
USD2,499.00
Specifications:
Product Features
Amazingly small micro PC fits in your hand--4.5 inch LCD
touch screen and hidden keyboard
48 GB flash memory storage, 1.2 GHz Ultra Low Voltage Intel
Core 2 Solo U2200 processor, 1 GB RAM
Tri-mode WiFi (802.11a/b/g), wireless Wide Area Network
(WWAN) with AT&T SIM card, Bluetooth connectivity
One built-in USB 2.0 port and Memory Stick slot; includes
port replicator with three USB, one Firewire, Ethernet, VGA out,
composite A/V out
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Business
Processor, Memory, and
Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Core Solo
System Bus Speed: 533
Number of Processors: 1
RAM: 1000 MB
RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive
Size: 48 GB
Manufacturer: Portable
Type: ATA133
Ports and Connectivity
Modem: Wireless cellular modem
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 1.5 inches, 5.91 inches, 3.74 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Power
Rated Charge (normal use): 3.5 hours
Product Description
Featuring cutting-edge flash memory, the black Sony VAIO VGN-UX490N/C
Micro PC is an ultra-portable, full-functioning PC small enough to fit
in your pocket. Taking the PC to the next level, the UX490N/C stores
data on 48 MB of solid state flash memory, instead of a traditional
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 UX490N/C
features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up
to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX490N/C comes
equipped with a stylus and Sony's VAIO touch launcher for quick access
to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various
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 newest Core 2 Solo
U2200 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life.
Advanced wireless capabilities are built right in--including tri-mode
Wi-Fi, WWAN, WLAN, and Bluetooth--and expansion is a breeze with the
included port replicator. It even includes two built-in 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 include a 1 GB of RAM, a Memory Stick slot, and a
full complement of pre-installed software (from Internet security to
Microsoft Works). For added 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 easy to connect to
peripherals like a full-sized keyboard, display and speakers when back
in the office or at home.
Advanced Wireless Mobility
The UX490N/C features Sony's SmartWi technology, which seamlessly
integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN), 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN
and Bluetooth technologies, enabling you to toggle among your wireless
connectivity options depending on your surroundings. The tri-mode
wireless LAN is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in
home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has
a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office
environments). The integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
technology lets you access the AT&T Wireless EDGE network to
extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots
(an AT&T SIM card is included; see more about WWANs below). And
with the Bluetooth wireless connectivity, you can synchronize and
transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and
PDAs.
Wireless Wide Area
Network (WWAN)
If you're the ultimate road warrior, you need 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
wide area networks). With WWANs, you can access critical 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 AT&T Wireless
national EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.
A WWAN uses long-range wireless connections -- the same networks as
cellular phones -- to provide access across a large 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 have used -- or still use -- to dial into your ISP
(Internet service provider) or reach your company's network. On a WWAN,
however, 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, providing coverage across entire 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 as well
as accidental damage. Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure
way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple
swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you
visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need
your fingerprint.
The Basics
Processor: Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage
processing power, the single-core Intel Core 2 Solo U2200 processor has
a has a power consumption rating of just 5 watts and a 1.2 GHz speed
that's paired with a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2
cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a
larger L2 cache can 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 overall performance.) The Core 2 Solo processor delivers
enhanced performance for today's demanding applications such as 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 efficient cache and bus design for enhanced performance,
responsiveness and power savings.
Hard Drive: The 48 GB of flash memory (NAND) storage is on
the small side when compared to traditional notebooks, but it is
understandable in such a small package. Faster and more reliable, flash
memory provides a rapid boot-up and quicker access to applications
while improving battery life. Flash memory is also more reliable than
hard disk memory, mainly because there are no 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 1 GB of 400 MHz, PC-3200 DDR2 RAM.
On the downside, that's the maximum that the UX490N/C will accept, so
you won't be able to upgrade.
CD/DVD Drive: This Micro PC does not come with an
integrated optical drive, but Sony offers an optional, external
multi-format DVD burner (VGP-DDRW4).
Keyboard & Mouse: The hidden keyboard has 64 keys
with a 0.15mm stroke and 8.6mm pitch.
Screen, Video &
Audio
The UX490N/C's wide, touchscreen 4.5-inch XBRITE LCD has a 1024 x
600-pixel resolution (SVGA) and includes control buttons for zooming,
scrolling, and a stick pointer, as well as the ability to view in
either landscape or portrait orientations. The high brightness level of
an XBRITE display means that black tones appear richer and deeper while
white tones remain brighter. Graphics and text display clearly and
colors appear more lifelike. This Micro PC includes a built-in monaural
speaker and is compatible 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 provides up to
251 MB of shared video memory.
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
The UX490N/C has a single USB 2.0 port, headphone 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, one 4-pinFireWire, VGA out, composite
A/V out, and Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connections.
Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the
needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses,
Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more
securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For
larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new
infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time
focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated
new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the
event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business
has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to
deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new
interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and
from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you
juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional,
real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.
Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and
technologies to help protect you whether you are 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 impending
hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal
data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features
that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the
Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.
Preloaded Software
Includes 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
Amazingly small, the UX490N/C 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 provides between 1.5 and 3.5 hours of power
(depending on usage). The optional large capacity VGP-BPL6 battery can
power the UX490N/C for up to 7 hours.
