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Reviews of the Sony VAIO UX390

  • 7.5

    CNET Review

    February 8, 2007

    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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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | December 4, 2008

    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.

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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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