Comments on: The Mobile Micro Desktop

by: sirjohnnyboy

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:53:12 +0000

I guess it would suit many to have a UX50 instead of a TX, - mostly size and portabilty. Much as I like the specs of the TX, I’m only brave enough to make a VOiP call with a bricklike UX50 up to my head, not an 11″ TX.
Usually, I wouldn’t need to travel with an extra hard drive or CD/DVD drive, but the foldable keyboard and mouse would be so sweet when you finally get to a cafe. In the mean time I guess I could get by with the baby keyboard for quick emails n’stuff.

Can anyone with experience tell me -any drama connecting a bluetooth headset for Skype calls to the UX50?

Cheers, Johnny.

PS I like how the docking station is such a great desk cradle.

by: The i.Link Portable DVD+-RW Drive at Micro PC Talk

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:08:52 +0000

[…] Last time I mentioned that I was upgrading my external optical drive to the Sony PCGA-DDRW3. I did place an order for it at SonyStyle for $100 and it arrived after two days. This is a great deal by the way since this same drive is $200+ elesewhere. […]

by: Stan

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 19:42:33 +0000

Just to clear up the questions Re DDRW3 (DL DVD-RW drive): Since UX model just features an i.Link port (not the powered port like on U750P/U50/U70/U71), you will need to use the AC Adapter with the PCGA-DDRW3 drive. Hope this helps!

by: Reggie

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:02:05 +0000

fumanku, just to confirm, check out image 115 of the slideshow here:
http://www.micropctalk.com/2006/06/07/unboxing-the-sony-vaio-ux50

Just got a shipping confrmation from SonyStyle so I should get it tomorrow. I’ll confirm if it’ll work without using it’s supplied AC since the docking station is connected to its AC already anyway.

by: justbooks

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:06:52 +0000

the DDRW3 should still work with the UX but you will need to plug in the supplied AC adapter. It won’t draw power from the UX.

by: Reggie

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:16:17 +0000

Double prong? Specs say it uses the i.LINK connector which the UX has.

by: fumanku

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:35:05 +0000

Hi guys, the DDRW3 will NOT work with the UX. It needs the double prong with firewire, and the dock for the ux does not have that….

by: Stan

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:48:17 +0000

Wow, it is a nice deal for PCGA-DDRW3, only for $99! I have paid the original price (read Sony price) for that thing a while ago (I even hate to mention). Congrats!

by: Sony Vaio UX17TP Now Available at SonyStyle Taiwan at Micro PC Talk

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:52:37 +0000

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by: iago

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:08:17 +0000

I understand the micro being highly adaptable. I have the UX180 on pre-order. I also own one of the TX series. And I intend on carrying the UX series with me most places. But I do not intend upon carrying 6 additional gadgets with me when I travel - it is that concept that I disagree with. I mean, think about it - who on earth wants to carry all that stuff in a big camera bag. If I needed all that - I’d just grab the TX which has everything listed above built in and could not be much smaller or more compact in less then 3 pounds. If the UX cannot be self-sufficient then it is almost useless. That’s why I am so curious about the real world review we are waiting for - can you get by with the keyboard? How’s the screen? That’s the information I’m looking for -