Handtops, UMPC - Time for a Sony upgrade! The parts are here!

Now that Intel and Samsung have shown us where the UMPC components are going, the Sony UX fans will probably agree with me that the next logical thing the performance leader of the UMPC-scape should do is upgrade, and upgrade BIG!

So Sony, if you're listening we the humble citizens of UMPC-land would like our next UX with the same form-factor and screen, but with:

* Samsung's new 1.8-inch 64GB SSD,
* a 1.3MPixel webcam
* a 3MPixel cam
* 1.5~2GB DDR II RAM
* an ExpressCard Slot instead of MemoryStick Slot
* HDMI and another ExpressCard Slot in the Docking Station
* Intel's spanking new Merom Core U7600 Core2Duo CPU
* 6-8 Real-world hours on the Double Capacity Battery (so update the battery tech too)

and we want it delivered in July in time for the first anniversary of the UX... no pressure!

Humble UMPC-land citizen,
diJenerate

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Comments

edited: Apr 07 2007 + GreatDane

Add to that replacing the existing screen with a 5.4" WSVGA, and improving the keyboard, and I might go out and buy one!

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04/05/07 + kyone

and make it 25% smaller and with built in EVDO and support for external 1900x1200

edited: Apr 05 2007 + LKay

And do something about the sucky keyboard, or go with some kind of voice interface.

And maybe make some features add-on, so people can build their own, cafeteria style, and possibly reduce the price.

04/06/07 + Supp0rtLinux

Um, and for the US version, please add UMTS/HSDPA instead of measly old EDGE... and how 'bout some LED backlighting?

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04/06/07 + friedbbq

and send woot all your hidden ux280p stash so i can buy one for $800.

04/06/07 + snowviper

HOHOHO this would be swelll I wish they change the form factor or at least make an alternative form factor

04/06/07 + primaz

What sony needs to do is redesign it so it is a touch type keyboard, slim the unit down and make in jacket size. The overall design is not bad just too bulky to catch on and too difficult for inputing text. I would say make the unit no larger than the Samsung SPH P-9000 as that is just barely jacket size.

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04/13/07 + jamesmobile

I looked up that Samsung P9000 and to me that is the direction Sony should go. I would tweak your specs as follows to enable a better screen and adequate inputing:

* a 4" tft color screen
* a trifold design to provide a real touch type keyboard
* 64GB SSD,
* a 1.3MPixel webcam
* a 3MPixel cam
* 1.5~2GB DDR II RAM
* an ExpressCard Slot instead of MemoryStick Slot
* HDMI and another ExpressCard Slot in the Docking Station
* Intel's spanking new Merom Core U7600 Core2Duo CPU
* 6-8 Real-world hours on the Double Capacity Battery (so update the battery tech too) that is replacable
* built in bluetooth and wireless

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