The guys over at GottaBeMobile have grabbed a press release which tells us that OQO will be demoing a Model 02 with built in WiMAX connecting to Sprints “Xohm” WiMAX network, and they are calling it the first UMPC to do so. Read the whole release over at GottaBeMobile.com.

News of the OQO refresh broke around mid-day yesteday, somehow someone managed to get a hold of the press release that was dated, and officially released today. The model refresh includes upgrades for models in the storage capacity, wireless connectivity and processor speed categories. Prices have been reduced for all configurations of the unit. The […]

Samsung is now mass producing the worlds first 64GB 1.8″ SSD. Its 1.8″ form factor makes it the perfect flash companion for any UMPC. Many are speculating that this drive will be the drive included in the newest rumored UX model, or at least one iteration of it. Additionally, the Samsung Q1U is also is […]

Sony is enlarging the VAIO Type U family with the new UX91 (Core Solo) and UX71 (Celeron M) .
Bundled with Windows Vista and sporting the same specs has the old version.

CPU range from Core Solo U1500/U1400, Celeron M
1GB RAM
HDD 40GB/30GB or 32GB Flash

Silver robe for the HDD version and black or blue for the Flash […]

Earlier than expected, Sony’s USA Business site now shows the new “refreshed model” Sony Vaio Micro PC — the Sony Vaio UX280P (VGN-UX280P). Compared to the UX180P (first US model), the newer model bumps the internal memory up to 1GB (from 512MB) and the internal hard drive to 40GB (from 30GB). The price also goes […]

Somewhat Micro PC related, Sony announced today the Sony mylo, a wireless personal communication and entertainment device that sports a 320×240 screen, built-in 802.11b WiFi, digital audio player, picture viewer, a web browser, instant messaging via Yahoo! and GTalk, and VoIP using Skype. It has 1GB internal memory anda Memory Stick Duo expansion slot.
mylo […]

Sony Press Release (Japanese).

「VAIO type U」 Zero Spindle Model

Loading speed increase. (17s to load XP whereas 63s on HDD)

30min extended battery life.

One-Seg Digital TV Tuner.

New All Black Version.

28g lighter.

Pricing starts 209,800円 on 3 July.
**Update**
Sony Zero Spin Flash Drive vs HD Drive.

SonyStyle Taiwan has now the Sony Vaio UX17TP (VGN-UX17TP) for pre-order. Similar to the the Japanese UX90PS model, it runs on the Intel Core Single processor at 1.2GHz, has 512MB of RAM, 30GB hard drive, Compact Flash slot, Bluetooth 2.0, wireless (a/b/g), two cameras, fingerprint scanner, and a 1024×600 4.5-inch screen. It comes with Windows […]

With all the hype about the UMPC, Sony announces today its own version of the UMPC — the Vaio UX Micro PC, a handheld PC weighing just more than a pound with a 4.5″ SVGA screen, wireless connectivity (802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth, and WWAN to connect to Cingular’s EDGE), two cameras for taking pictures and for […]