Watch jkOnTheRun Audio Edition #20 here (WMV format, 640x480, 246 MB, 44 minutes)
OK, the video file is huge but I wanted to capture the size and the spirit of the moment. There is nothing quite like opening a new gadget for the first time and let's face it, the Sony Vaio UX50 Micro PC is about as special as it gets. With 1024x600 resolution playing on a screen of 4.5 inches you need the extra video to really show the device. I had an invisible audience who wanted to remain out of the video but the coolness of the Sony drew him in as the video progressed. All sorts of activity was going on in the background and the Treo wouldn't stop ringing but that's the way it is in Mobile Tech Manor.
This video is an overview of the UX50 device and I promise a full video review showing what this PC can do is forthcoming. Enjoy the show and let me know what you think.
Special thanks to the folks at Dynamism for supplying this review unit. Those guys are the best!
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Please note: This video is in WMV format so it will not show up nor play in iTunes. You will have to use another podcatcher or download the show direct to view.
I tried to download the file twice and the server gave up on me... boo hoo!!
Posted by: Kip | June 07, 2006 at 05:28 AM
Oy, can't get the vid! Even on a PC! What's up?
Posted by: Mike Cane | June 07, 2006 at 08:54 AM
why dont u torrent this thing & take the load off ur servers?
Posted by: SonSon | June 07, 2006 at 09:47 AM
Just to let you know JK (and others) that the file downloaded fine for me using Opera 7.6 - no interruptions and no special download managers. Not viewed the visual delight yet (only the first few seconds to verify it worked ok - I like the corporate branding on the T-Shirt JK) so I won't pass on any comments
Posted by: Robert Burdock | June 07, 2006 at 11:36 AM
I'd definately suggest torrenting popular files like this. Your server must be taking quite a hit!
Posted by: scoobie | June 07, 2006 at 03:05 PM
All jkOTR videos are hosted by Libsyn and occasionally they hiccup but are rock solid most of the time. It is the only distribution mechanism that makes it quicker for us to get content out.
Posted by: jk | June 08, 2006 at 07:57 AM
James -- Kevin!!!! Long time no talk! What a great video!!! I've had my hx4705 now for over a year and I think it's time to get me one of those ux50s! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: bkbroil | June 08, 2006 at 07:40 PM
Great video! Thanks for showing it off (My wife may snap if I get one)!
Posted by: Scott | June 09, 2006 at 08:36 AM
Has anyone tried the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor on these Sony UX UMPC's?
Posted by: Karl | June 10, 2006 at 05:49 AM
The UX50 marked as "Vista capable PC"....
So it would be able to run standard version of Vista(one without AERO interface).
Posted by: GOF007 | June 11, 2006 at 09:07 AM
I bought one in Japan a week and a half ago for $1450, and posted an unboxing video (done at a Japanese temple of all settings) and some technical detail:
http://geekswithblogs.net/lorint/archive/2006/06/10/81423.aspx
Performance is about 20% faster than my Dell 1.8 GHz Centrino. And it can play back high def video filling the 1024x600 screen at 60fps. An incredible unit. Read the post for more details. Also tells about getting around a sound card issue you may have as you install English Windows XP on the Japanese unit.
Posted by: Lorin Thwaits | June 11, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Am I crazy? Everything I see is about downloading audio. See NOTHING about downloading the video. Where is it? John
Posted by: John Royse | July 03, 2006 at 09:18 PM
John, It's the big red link at the top of the post that says "watch video here". Just right click it to download or click it to watch in WMP.
Posted by: jk | July 04, 2006 at 10:24 PM
Great video but wheres the second one you promised with the full review? John
Posted by: John | July 18, 2006 at 12:48 AM
I too only see a link to downlaod the audio. There isn't anything that says "watch video here" ???? I also would like to know about the full review?
Posted by: Sharon | August 01, 2006 at 02:45 PM
what about the full review??
Posted by: m | August 25, 2006 at 06:03 AM
Hi,
I liked alote your review, it helped me to decide in which micro pc that I sould buy, just let me know when you do a full video review showing what this PC can do.
Thanks
Posted by: Bruno | December 07, 2006 at 09:15 PM
This machine is Geniall.For Genius!
Put a big wide screen monitor so U will have a dual monitor mini PC reasonable fast!CIA dunce agents are hakering.I hate theses dunce people behind CIA Computers, fucking ours lifes.FIRE theses man and woman.
GOD is moore and they must to stop disturbing ours computings.
Posted by: Marcelo | October 27, 2007 at 03:57 AM
Sony vaio UX50 Micro PC has its own specialty as it has a small size which makes it unique........
UX50 Micro P
Posted by: Cheap Computers | June 23, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Greeting. Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another.
I am from Slovenia and also now teach English, give true I wrote the following sentence: "razor 2 mx350 scooter."
Thank you very much :-). Olive.
Posted by: Olive | September 05, 2009 at 05:08 AM