A PC That Goes Beyond Mini And Micro To Lilliputian
 Those who demand standard keyboards and mice on their PC's may prefer to skip this device. Sony has miniaturized all of the usual components on its way to making the Vaio UX Micro one of the smallest portable computers in the world.
The UX Micro, which will be available online and in stores for $1,800 in about a month, uses Intel's new Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage processor for standard PC performance in a 1.2-pound package.
It runs Windows XP Professional and has a 4.5-inch touch screen as well as a small fold-out keyboard for text entry.
The PC also has built-in Wi-Fi and can connect to Cingular's cellular network. A built-in fingerprint scanner can lock up passwords and important data.
There is a 1.3-megapixel camera on the back and another camera on the front, with a microphone, for video calls.
Less futuristically, the UX Micro comes standard with a 30-gigabyte hard drive and has a battery life of about 2.5 hours.
The question is how to avoid mashing all those little keys when typing. The best way, apparently, is to peck away with your thumbs. It's the price to be paid for entering the 21st century.
Source: Nytimes
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