Right on cue and as predicted, Sony have dropped the Core 2 solo ULV processor into the Sony UX range and given it it’s third (or is it fourth?) processor refresh. It easily retains its position as one of the most powerful UMPCs there is and proves, once again, that it is still possible to take off-the-shelf notebook CPUs and build a reasonable UMPC. Its just need expensive components and an expensive design team! There’s no word on battery life but it should be better, not worse than the previous generation.
I’m a little disappointed that they haven’t actually done any re-styling on the device. The hi-res small screen and poor keyboard remain as before so its not in my radar for a purchase but as a mobile desktop PC (because of the docking station feature ) the Sony UX is really unbeatable.
Currently, the models are only being shown by Sony in Japan as the US72 and UX92 series but Amazon.com have the 48GB FLASH-based UX490C/N on their books for $2500. Expect Sony US to catch up soon.
Via Pocketables. Original info in a forum thread at Micropctalk.
