Sony UX1 UK Bound

The Sony VAIO UX1 Ultra Mobile PC is coming to the UK! The new UMPC from Sony is only 480g in weigh, but it packs some real punch with 1GB of memory, the Intel Ultra-Low Voltage processor, and Windows Vista Business, making the perfect device for mobile computing.

The Sony VAIO UX1 is great for both work and play. You can watch movies, listen to music, and even view photos, as well as do everything you can do on a full-size PC. With integrated high-speed WiFi, you can take advantage of wireless hotspots and networks to email and surf the web. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen display, which allows for touchscreen capabilities either with your fingers or a stylus. The screen is also visually enhanced with the contrast boosting x-black LCD, and brightly illuminated LED technology.

The UX1 also includes two integrated cameras - one for use with video chat, and the other for taking pictures. The device has no hard disk, but instead has 32GB of flash memory. The advantage of having flash memory over traditional hard drive memory is that everything loads faster, and general operation tends to be highly responsive. It also uses less power, making the average battery life slightly over four hours of continuous use.

With the choice of touchscreen, stylus or the slide-out keyboard, the UX1 exemplifies ease of use. The device can be held either horizontally or vertically as well - whichever you prefer or require for optimum viewing.

The Sony VAIO UX1 features an bundled display/LAN adapter, 3 USB 2.0 ports, AV-out, VGA, LAN, and iLINK. An AC adapter, stylus, carrying stand, and soft case are also provided standard with the UX1.