I've been waiting for the first truly viable handheld computer -- something that bridges the gap between a Blackberry and a laptop and could also serve as a gaming device and MP3 player. Is the Sony UX it? It sure looks like it could fit the bill, as the specs are well within reasonable expectations for a laptop:
Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1400 (1.20GHz).
Genuine Windows® XP Professional
4.5" Wide SVGA LCD, Touch Screen 1
Integrated WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth® technology
1GB3 RAM and 40GB4 (4200 rpm) hard drive
The device is about the size of two decks of playing cards. The keyboard slides out instead of the typical clamshell design for a laptop, which leaves the screen exposed at all times and would seem to prohibit comfortable use on a lap or tabletop. The device seems to be designed to either be held or to lay flat, which doesn't seem ergonomically ideal to me (YMMV).
The integration of wireless communications appears to be a key design feature -- the UX is ready for use with Cingular EDGE WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth. Indeed, the most practical use for the computer may be web browsing and e-mail capabilities, but the bells and whistles (camera, fingerprint sensor, stylus etc.) don't seem to push it over the edge to make it more than a glorified (and pricey) Blackberry.
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