Don’t ask me why but when I check out the VAIO UX AR teaser in Firefox, it get this Flash movie

what is an obvious reference to the Blu-Ray drive that is in the new AR machine.

However, what is funny is that if I go to the same teaser URL in Opera. I get what appears to be the final Flash movie. With the AR Digital Studio and what they are calling a Micro PC the UX.

As vaiofreak has pointed out in his comments, Sony has finally made an official press release regarding the UX MicroPC.

Looks like the specs that were previous divulged are right on. Rather than opting in to Microsoft’s Origami software Sony has added, and I quote, “Sony’s VAIO touch launcher for quick access to functions frequently used such as Internet access, e-mail, various computer applications, games and music. Just push the launcher button located on the side of the unit. ” Would really like to see some screen shots of this.

It will be using Cingular’s nationwide EDGE network. This comes as a bit of a disspointment considering that the speed of EDGE is not as good as EVDO. Then again, if you are just going to be checking email with this, then EDGE might be enough, minus the 10MB email attachments. If you want to stream video, upload some Flickr photos are any thing along those lines you will be better off heading over to the local Starbucks or Borders and hookin up with some wifi action.

Comes with a docking station that includes three 2.0 USB ports, Ethernet, VGA, iLink® IEEE-1394 interface and an AV output. No mention anywhere  about a  HDMI connector. Not sure where that rumor came from. Many I guess were confusing that with the HDMI connector that was seen on the AR. If this device had more  hard drive space (30GB is not much) and a HDMI connector then you could perhaps use this as a video playback device. Download directly to this and then playback on any HDTV. Only problem, you will have trouble with its core solo processor; which does not do 1080i/p HD files well. I have tried. Considering the price $1,800, you would almost expect this thing to make your coffee for you while its downloading the latest episode of Lost, but no such luck.

I will have to see if I can get my hands on one of these and do a proper evaluation of it. I am sure we can expect pretty soon to see lots of reviews.

Categories: Notebooks, Ultra Portable