IBM CUSTOM MODEL FOR CUSTOMER-SOUTHLAND/AHL ( 2373AU7 )

IBM CUSTOM MODEL FOR CUSTOMER-SOUTHLAND/AHL ( 2373AU7 )
Manufacturer: IBM (Aap Misc Parts)
Product Type: Personal Computer

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Product Description
IBM ThinkPad T40 notebooks are a new benchmark of computing performance, battery life and mobility. Work unplugged longer by combining the ThinkPad T40 high-capacity battery with the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li polymer battery for all-day computing (up to 9.5 hours).The unique IBM Embedded Security Subsystem, an IBM ThinkVantage Technology, is available on select models. This hardware and software solution can help safeguard data with encryption to virtually lock private information. IBM Rapid Restore PC, another IBM ThinkVantage Technology, is preloaded - giving you the power of a one-button recover and restore solution to save time and frustration. The ThinkPad T40 notebooks include the IBM UltraConnect Antenna built into the cover. This can improve signal reception whether you choose models with integrated IBM 11a/b Wi-Fi wireless, Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b or when used with compatible options on wireless-upgradeable models.Choose ThinkPad T40 notebooks - the perfect balance of performance and portability.

Average customer rating: 4.0

not worth it
Love it or hate it... Not too impressed at all...
Most People Should Learn to Use This Before Reviewing
Not Shipping from AMAZON
Serious tool or novelty toy?

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Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P 4.5" Ultraportable Micro PC (Intel Core Solo Processor U1400, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive)

Manufacturer: Sony IT
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000FTLOR4

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The VAIO(R) UX Micro PC is so small and lightweight you won't believe it's a full-functioning PC. Slightly larger than a handheld PDA, the UX180P bridges the gap between a handheld device and a notebook. This remarkably compact dynamo is designed for productivity on the go. With a 4.5? wide SVGA (1024x600) display with XBRITE(TM) LCD technology, Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage CPU for fast processing, and Microsoft XP Pro operating system on board. Because this is a full-functioning PC using the OS you already know, application user interfaces are familiar and easy to use. Advanced Wireless capabilities are built right in, and expansion is a breeze with the included port replicator. The VAIO(R) UX Micro PC is communications-ready, with integrated camera and built-in microphone and speakers, so you're equipped to communicate via VoIP virtually anywhere WLAN or WWAN service is available.

An integrated keyboard and stylus allow you to choose the input method you prefer. VAIO(R) Touch Launcher and Instant Command enable easy program access, and the biometric fingerprint sensor stores your passwords so you can access applications and secure web sites without having to type them. And the UX Micro PC really makes smart use of all its display space. With control buttons for zooming, scrolling, and a stick pointer, as well as the ability to view in either landscape or portrait orientations, you know you'll be able to view documents, applications, and media in the most appropriate way. Pre-installed Ultra Sync software makes it easy to synchronize the UX Micro PC with your other computers, so you can hit the road with all of your materials up to date. 30GB HD 4200rpm

Amazon.com Product Description

With the arrival of the Sony Vaio VGN-UX180P Micro PC, you'll soon think that laptops are too bulky. Placing full-size computer performance into a pocket-sized package, the UX180P weighs just over a pound and measures 5.9 by 3.75 inches to easily fit in the palm of your hand. It features a 4.5-inch widescreen SVGA screen that ingeniously slides up to expose an integrated keyboard. The pocket-sized UX180P 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 XP Professional and Intel's groundbreaking Core Solo processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life. Advanced wireless capabilities are built right in--including tri-mode WiFi, 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 30 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM, a Memory Stick slot, and a full complement of pre-installed software (from Internet security to Sony digital media titles). 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 UX180P 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 Cingular Wireless EDGE network to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots (a Cingular 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.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: The 30 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (4200 RPM) is on the small side when compared to full-size notebooks, but it is understandable in such a small package. Sony's G-Sensor shock protection offers an advantage over traditional hard drives by safeguarding the notebook's internal mechanisms to protect against impact and help prevent a loss of data.

Processor: The Ultra Low Voltage Intel Core Solo U1400 processor is new to Intel as of June, 2006, and it offers a 1.2 GHz speed paired with a fast 533 MHz front-side bus and large 2 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 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.

Memory: It's loaded with 512 MB of 400 MHz, PC-3200 DDR2 RAM. On the downside, that's the maximum that the UX180P will accept, so you won't be able to upgrade.

CD/DVD Drive: The UX180P 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. </ul> Screen, Graphics and Sound
The UX180P'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 128 MB of shared video memory.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The UX180P 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, FireWire, VGA out, composite A/V out, and Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connections.

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Other preloaded software includes Norton Internet Security (60-day trial), Microsoft Streets and Trips, Intervideo WinDVD, Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2003 (60-day trial), and Roxio DigitalMedia SE. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer).

Dimensions and Weight
Amazingly small, the UX180P 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 2.5 and 4.5 hours of power (depending on usage). The optional large capacity VGP-BPL6 battery can power the UX180P for up to 9 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-UX180P, stylus, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter and power cord, port replicator, Cingular SIM card, soft carrying case, and VGA/LAN adapter. It's backed by a 1-year limited warranty with 1 year of toll-free technical telephone assistance.

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 Cingular 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 G-Sensor shock protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3-D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.

Customer Reviews:

not worth it.......2006-11-28

I have seen one of these in action but let me tell you, the graphics are hard too see and the keys are small and hard to punch and its just a fad after a while you will start using ur pc again and not this. just n=buy a sony mylo for ultra portability

Love it or hate it... Not too impressed at all..........2006-11-06

After using this laptop i found that the wireless card has issues... my cellphone gets better reception than my over priced laptop... the data plan is not all that either... everything about it is just overpriced... And why would Sony put out another UX series better than the one they just put out??? Can anyone from Sony explain that or should I just forget it... Sony should think about what pisses people off...

But I must say there are some good things about this product... Unique look and has everything in the palm of your hands...

Most People Should Learn to Use This Before Reviewing.......2006-09-01

This is a very technical piece of electronics, yet you see reviews from people who have no idea how to use the basic functions,(zoom (you can select/deselect options in zoom mode), wireless options, mouse sensitivity, standby mode (why do you want to turn the unit completely off in the middle of the day?)) giving negative reviews because of their own stupidity. This unit does all it is advertised to do, plus some. If you are willing to spend some time learning to use the features it has, it is a very entertaining and serious tool. I just loaded ritepen (handwriting recognition software) on this unit, and it works perfectly. Ignore the negative keyboard reviews because there is no need to use it when this software is installed.

Not Shipping from AMAZON.......2006-09-01

I ordered this on Augus16 from AMAZON on the17th it went to shipping status where I could not cancel the order - over the next week AMAZON said it was in stock - out of stock then back in stock. When I tried calling AMAZON to have the order cancelled I was infromed (by customer service supervisors) that it was absolutely impossible to cancel the order even though it was not in stock and that it would ship "soon". Finally I had to pull my credit card info from AMAZON so I could order it from another seller. I kid you not AMAZON customer service supervisoras (three different ones) told me they had NO WAY to call their shipping Dept to cancel the order and could only send EMAIL. The order still isn't canceled even though I removed my credit card info.

Here's the kicker..I tried to order it from SONY and was informed that this item was a no longer being produced and as soon as the merchants ran out of stock they would get no more. (SONY did say they would continue to support it). So I called AMAZON again spoke to another supervisor and told them that they would NEVER have the item in stock and so why not cancel the order - they said they couldn't do that.

I still wanted it and finally ordered it from Dynamism. They had 9 in stock as of yesterday and shipped it the same day I ordered it. It will arrive today.

The 1 star rating is for AMAZON I haven't tried the Sony yet. To be fair I buy A LOT of stuff from AMAZON and this is my first bad experience ..but it truly sucked. I can't believe that a Customer Service Sipervisor can't cancel an order FROM AMAZON. I am truly angry that they think I am so stupid I would actually believe that they don't have the phone number for their own shipping department (or even a third party shipping contractor).

Serious tool or novelty toy?.......2006-08-31

I have had the UX180P for about a month now. My goal was to have something ultra-portable to take into court with me to keep client information with me. In practice however, it is easier said than done. First of all, it took me a good while of tweaking to get fonts and resolution that made the screen actually readable for more than a few minutes without eye fatigue. The trade off was that some windows did not entirely fit the screen which made it difficult to operate some radio buttons. In addition, it is hit or miss on some applications and web sites. Some web sites are received with tiny fonts regardless of the settings on the computer. The built in zoom function helps but is limited by the fact that you can't actually take any actions while in zoom mode. You have to get out of the zoom mode to click on anything or do anything else. It could use a more functional zoom function. Also, I have not figured out how to adjust the sensitivity on the built in pointing device. I find that the slightest touch causes it to sense a click. I find myself opening programs and taking other unwanted actions. Battery life with the standard battery also limits its functionality as a portable work tool. The $350 for the extended battery is a ridiculous price. COME ON Sony! Also, it takes forever and a day to completely boot up. Switching between WLAN and WAN is not a smooth as advertised. I have to make several attempts before it finally actually switches to WAN. Advertising claims the computer to be Windows Vista ready. However, with minimal additional programs installed (a little over 1 GB at most), it does not have enough hard drive space for Windows Vista as per the Vista web site and compatability checker. It could use more hard drive and more RAM (or at least the ability to add additional RAM and not be limited to 512mb of RAM). It is next to impossible to efficiently type any long document with the built in keyboard. An external keyboard is a must for any extended and efficient typing. In the end, I find myself using it mainly for entertaining myself on the internet between court hearings and on the road (someone else drivig of course) by using the Cingular WAN connection. While I remain dedicated to Sony products, as usual, I am an early adopter that is slightly less than satisfied with what I got for the money. Then again, I still remember paying $1,000 for a Sony DSS satellite receiver when they first came out. If you have money to spend, are not expecting a serious portable work tool, and like to be the first kid on the block with the newest toy out there, buy it. Otherwise, wait for some fine tuning, more memory, and lower prices on the computer and accessories or buy a more useful tablet PC.

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