What is it?

[Larry]

Is is a minature laptop computer, is it a handheld computer, is it a pda? What really is it? Are PDA's evolving, or are laptops getting smaller? Who is the say the the (eventually) world's smallest laptop is not a PDA (and to be sold in the PDA section of a store, not along with the laptops?)

[Ezikial Anta]

Hmmm it says Mem Stick Duo in the picture... does that mean that there are two slots??? Certainly sounds like it... and i certainly hope so!

[Ezikial Anta]

By the way... it looks like a Tab PC

[keesercc]

memorystick duo is a 1/2 size memory stick. sorry, no dual slots (at least not indicated by the memorystick duo...)

[Ezikial Anta]

Err... Why would we want a half size mem stick? so that it fits in the unit? will our normal sticks still work?

[keesercc]

to save space in small devices like the ux-50. and no, I do not believe that a normal size memory stick will work in a duo slot. the duo will however work in a normal slot with it's supplied adapter.

[Ezikial Anta]

Thats STUPID... that means i wasted money on Mem Sticks... Because i am DEFFINATLY gettin one... these things own!

[KaJi182]

I Though it Takes Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Duo with a Adapter

[Ezikial Anta]

Hmm it does say pro too... maybe its both... oh well whatever they still rock!

[n2ifp]

Trading in your NX60 for one?

[Ftrooper93]

what is it? a blend of PDA and entertainment device.

Heavy emphasis on video playback etc...

[bij]

so, will it take my old 128 mb sticks, or not??

[dannyboy]

i think it will, since it can fit the pro stick it should be backwards compatible with the purple ones.

[JwY]

Originally posted by bij
so, will it take my old 128 mb sticks, or not??

yes

[ballistic]

Originally posted by Larry
Is is a minature laptop computer, is it a handheld computer, is it a pda? What really is it? Are PDA's evolving, or are laptops getting smaller? Who is the say the the (eventually) world's smallest laptop is not a PDA (and to be sold in the PDA section of a store, not along with the laptops?)

To get back OT, I think it may turn out to be a viable laptop alternative for certain users (ie enterprise markets). Think about it; why carry a laptop and a pda for doing common tasks such as email (corporate & remote) word processing (viewing, editing, creating Office docs) filling out forms/surveys, etc?

For most of these tasks, a full-blown laptop running 2k or XP is overkill and has only a few hours of battery life. A device such as the UX-50 could easily handle these tasks in a form factor that is pocketable and weights around a pound compared to 4lbs or more for a laptop, and battery life of the UX-50 would appear to be double or triple.

Pair it with a 2G or 3G BT phone and/or a wifi hotspot (becoming more and more commonplace in airports, hotels, conference centers, cafes, McDs) and you have remote access to the web, email, and corporate LANs; perfect for workers on the road.