Reviews of the Sony VAIO UX390
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CNET Review
The Good: Improved battery life; solid-state hard drive; multiple interface options.
The Bad: Nontactile keyboard; some navigation keys are hard to use; expensive.
The Bottom Line: The pocket-size Sony VAIO UX390 makes solid improvements over the first generation of UMPCs, but its target audience is unclear.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 104185 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-UX390N
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Speaker, Bluetooth antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 5.9 in
- Depth 1.5 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
- Color Black
- Bundled with Port replicator
- Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Vista certified system, UMPC
- Screen type Wide-screen, Touch-screen
- Wireless capabilities Mobile broadband, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Solo U1500 / 1.33 GHz
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 1 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 400 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-3200
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 32 GB
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick
Display
- Display Type 4.5 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 - 224 MB
- Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Capture Resolutions 1280 x 1024 (back), 640 x 480 (front)
- Notebook Camera / Camera Features Second camera
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Pointing stick, Keyboard, Touch-screen
Telecom
- Modem Wireless cellular modem
- Cellular enhancement protocol EDGE
- Service provider AT&T
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory
- Interfaces Audio - Output ( On expansion base ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( On expansion base ), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( On expansion base ), 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire ( On expansion base ), Video - Output ( On expansion base ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( On expansion base ), 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case, Stylus, SIM Card
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Bluetooth, Fingerprint sensor, Camera, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 41 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 212 (Using Labs' External DVD Drive)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Software Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), PenPlus for VAIO, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), Microsoft Streets & Trips Essentials 2006, VAIO Touch Launcher
- Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 5.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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