New UX380 and UX390 bundles from SonyStyle
In what appears to be an attempt to make the UX380 and UX390 look like still viable purchases in the face of the UX490N/C bundle, SonyStyle.com is offering the two older units with a few extras. While prices of the 380 ($1,849) and 390 ($2,349) have not changed, their contents have. Customers who purchase the new UX380NKIT1 or UX390NKIT1 will be happy to find an extra stylus, VAIO LCD screen protector, and a VAIO leather protection case (see Pocketables review of the case here). In all you will save around $83. The new bundle seems to have had some success as the UX390NKIT1 is already reported as being sold out. Still I think it is a better purchase decision to go with the UX490N/C bundle which will only run you $150 more than the UX390, but offers up the latest hardware as well as an extended battery and bluetooth GPS unit. The cost minded consumer may want to check out the Ultimate UX Price Post in the forums to find the best prices on all models of the UX series.
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I found a program called oqoflip180 at http://www.math.uaa.alaska.edu/~afkjm/techteach/ By running this program it flips the display, so now you can turn the vaio ux series upside down and the connectors are on the top and you can actually now use it with a bluetooth keyboard. I have the program on my desktop, so when I double click the display is upside down. The program is not designed for the vaio ux series, so there are issues. First,when you use it, the display flips and an error appears. Just x the error window. Second, flipping back does not work. To get around this you need use the Sony program which comes with the UX to switch from landscage to portrait viewing, but in this case it flips it back to normal viewing. The program is very useful because right now I am typing with my bluetooth keyboard, the ux is upside down in the keyboard stand, I have the ac adapter plugged in at the top. Actually I have an external battery from battery geek model bg15-21-130 plugged in, which gives me more than 14 hours on a single charge. I also have a bluetooth mouse. After owning my UX380N for 4 weeks I have all the accessories to make it really functional. Below is the list
External monitor and mouse, keyboard via docking station for heavy home use
Bluetooth headphones for listening to music anywhere in the house from the ux
For travel
External battery for very long life. You do not have to worry about running out on a long trip, or in meeting room you do not have to sit next to an outlet
External bluetooth keyboard and mouse
Program to flip display