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4.5 stars
"Interesting Device, Very Poor Review"
Pros: SSD, Tablet PC features, built-in WWAN
Cons: Scroll wheel would be nice
Summary: It seems you guys really didn't make the effort on this "review". Where's the testing for speed of the SSD and effects on standby/resume and boot times, or other functions? Sony even makes the same device with a regular HDD (the 380 model, for $500 less with the same processor and RAM) so you could have easily done a back to back comparison of otherwise identical machines, and as to battery life as well!
Also, the device does NOT include EV-DO as the review erroneously asserts, but rather Cingular GSM/EDGE service, and perhaps UMTS or HSDPA, but who knows, it seems you never tested this feature! Is it fast or slow, reliable or not, global or US-only bands? One of the PRIMARY purposes of this device is for mobile data connectivity, and the review seems to have missed this altogether. This device is not just another nondescript UMPC (and the UX series predates the MS UMPC moniker and concept, BTW), with much higher specs, features, and of course, cost than most UMPC-category devices, and deserved an actual test rather than a rant about the UMPC category. (Does it even come with the UMPC OS tweaks installed and/or on?)
You mention having to scroll a lot using the 1024x600 screen, but not only is this only 22% shorter than a standard XGA screen (and only in that dimension), most tablet PCs include screen rotation functions that would make reading long and narrow text passages (like a CNET review) a lot easier using portrait mode. Does the Sony do this? Did you try it?
I'm no big Sony fan, not having bought anything at all from them since the spyware revelations. That said, overall, it seems to me that this "review" was short of the depth and quality that CNET readers do and should expect, missing key points, and I hope you update it with a more thorough and thoughtful look.
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The way CNET is getting so sloppy about their reviews, anyone off the street could write a review on here and do a better job than the paid professionals (e.g. CNET's review on Microsoft's stinkier than stinky Internet Explorer 7, which they rated almost an 8, and 231 users rated it overall, a 3)
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I took one look at the pictures and thought it might be a great device for me. The OQO is a bit too small for me to realistically think I can read a high res screen with 40+ eyes. The Cnet review left me wondering. But your "review of the review" makes me want to check into the features better, as some things you mention are definitely things I want.
BTW, I don't know why everyone has such a hang-up about "tactile" buttons. I use an LG Cherry Chocolate and love the smooth face. -
cnet does tend to err on the more general side when it reviews these things but I really want one and now I'm going to have to look into the questions you raised before I can justify it! Appreciate the in-depth input though.
