http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/ Engadget Comments for Sony's VAIO UX490N now on sale: yours for $2500 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 5:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
I think in design of these things there's very little focus in the way of user requirements and too much in the way of design for the display stand. ]]>Nov 4th 2007 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.cityofheroes.com/]]>Nov 5th 2007 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
Yes, I know that they're distinct products, but the fact remains that for the amount of money that I would otherwise love to spend on this sexy, sexy machine, I expect more in terms of battery life. Connectivity, graphics, the whole bit-- none of it any good if you have to keep plugging in your machine every couple hours just to use it.]]>Nov 4th 2007 6:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
SSD capacity is nice.]]>Nov 4th 2007 6:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 8:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/]]>Nov 4th 2007 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 6:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/So yes it has a touchscreen, it's right there in the article.]]>Nov 4th 2007 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 7:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 8:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/]]>Nov 4th 2007 8:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 5th 2007 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 5th 2007 8:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
Well, my suggestion was about as stupid as yours. ]]>Nov 4th 2007 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
None the less, I'd still like to have one just to have a tiny PC around for when I need it.

But at $2500, I'd rather get another MacBook Pro.]]>Nov 4th 2007 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
However, I think the OQO screen to overall device size is much better.

I would get an OQO when it is touch screen and has a decent Core2Duo chip, AT&T 3G support, and of course phone functionality, then I would buy one now.

The Sony is too bulky for such a small screen, but the build quality feels great.
M]]>Nov 4th 2007 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/They probably do own the font, but they must have paid SOMEONE to design it (and I bet it wasn't cheap). Like kastonie said, they're looking to get their money's worth, it seems.]]>Nov 4th 2007 7:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 4th 2007 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/
This is better than most umpcs as it has a usable screen resolution. Many umpcs are locked into 800x480...and 480 isn't enough to display many dialogs from tbird, etc.

I've already purchased a refurbished ST5111 ($1100)...so this is a no go for me.]]>Nov 4th 2007 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 5th 2007 12:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 5th 2007 12:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/04/sonys-vaio-ux490n-now-on-sale-yours-for-2500/Nov 28th 2007 4:19PM