Re: Sony VAIO UX

From Wear-Hard Mailing list Archive (WH) Maintained by R. Paul McCarty

On Thu, 18 May 2006 11:27:29 -0700 (PDT), "Chris Saari" <>
said:
> > Isn't the UX a quite a bit smaller and lighter than the U70P? I seem to
> > remember the U70 as a real ultralight notebook, but the UX is a handtop.
> > But my memory isn't what is used to be.
> 
> U70P is a little bigger than the OQO, but same size range. Smaller than a
> Newton, bigger than a Palm piolet, etc.

I just googled the 70p, forgot what it was. Found an interesting (though
old) size comparison:
http://www.handtops.com/show/news/34

I rulled out the 70p for me personally since it did not have a built in
keyboard, and even if I had a wearable setup there would be times when I
would want to leave the Twiddler2 and SV-6 behind and still get some
work done.

I also rulled (sorry about my spelling if that is wrong) it out because
it weighs more than my 200lx.

I have been carrying a 200lx in a ripoff case for almost 11 years. I
sometimes carry it on my left front pocket, sometimes on my belt behind
me on the left side. The right front pocket, or right back belt is
occupied by a phone.

The phone I use for appointments and contacts (sync w/outlook at work).

Getting side tracked...due to the size and weight of the 200lx I often
toss it in a backpack/briefcase, or just leave it at my desk/in my car.

So I'm considering two options, which are a bit divergent:
1) Something smaller and lighter like the PPC-6700 to replace the 200lx
and phone, and give me more than either currently has, except a readable
80x25 display. [200lx is also readable in direct sunglight and I live in
San Diego, and it runs for weeks on a pair of AA's]
2) A wearable so once stuffed in a waist pack or what have you, I don't
have to pull it out and put it back to use it. Just un-velcro the
twiddler2 and put it back.

Downsides of 2), extra weight, cords attached, shorter battery life,
$5k, extra bulk, and I still have to carry a phone.

Downsides of 1) Pocket PC with 320x240 screen. Not a real computer, no
VGA out for attaching to monitors when want a bigger screen/using with
SV-6, have to pull it out of holder/pocket to use. No USB host to use a
Twiddler2 with it [a bluetooth mouse would work with it though...]. No
escape key, I don't think it even has control or alt keys.

Seeing as it's not a real PC I don't think it has a VNCserver available,
limited applications, which may be "good enough," but are different
enough there is a learning curve. There may be some issued with sharing
documents created/edited with the 'pocket' applications (or missing
features).

But it's only 6oz, and a lot more likely to be used since it's a lot
more likely to be available for use.

Just some thoughts from a still waking up mind.

--
Craig

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