Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 vs. Sony Vaio P

Thinking about getting a really small PC? How about a tiny PC? Well, maybe you've been playing with the Sony Vaio P series at your local Sony store. If you want something that's even smaller, then you may want to look at the Fujitsu LifeBook UH900.

At Pocketables.net, you can see some great photos comparing the Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 vs. Sony Vaio P. So, if you thought the Vaio P series had a small keyboard, think again!  Image source: pocketables.net

Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 Mini-Notebook

For those of you looking for a mini-notebook because you need a keyboard and you don't want to type on the screen of a tablet computer, consider the Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 Mini-Notebook. This tiny little computer is similar to the Sony Vaio P series, but it includes a 5.6" multi-touch screen. The built-in GPS makes this a handy GPS navigator, but I'm not sure I'd spend $850 just for a fancy GPS that happens to run Windows 7.

This small computer includes a 62 GB, solid state drive (SSD) and an Intel® Atom™ Processor Z530.  I wish the screen would fold all the way back so that this device could become a convertible tablet. Well, you can't always have everything.

Sony Vaio P or Fujitsu LifeBook UH900?

The Sony Vaio P is a tiny little computer. The Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 is also a tiny little computer. So which one is better?

If you're a fan of tablet computers and touch screens, then the UH900 is the obvious winner. However, neither device is "perfect" in my opinion. If you're a busy health care professional and you're looking for a tiny little computer that you can put in your purse or glove compartment, then either of these will suffice.

Unfortunately, these novel computers are not priced like netbooks. However, let's hope that prices will come down as more competition arises. I'm not sure that I'd buy a clamshell computer if I want something really small. I currently have both an OQO model 02 and a Samsung Q1 Ultra, so I've experienced the mini tablet, the slider QWERTY, and everything in the middle.

More details about the Fujitsu UH900

The Fujitsu UH900 looks like a really nice mini computer, doesn't it? Chippy over at UMPC Portal has some nice photos and specs on this expensive device ($1400, yikes!). Who's going to spend that type of money on a secondary device? After all, do you expect to use something like the UH900 as your main computer?

Sometimes I wonder if the term "UMPC" is dead. Everyone is talking about netbooks and they have gained tremendous popularity because of their low price point. Well, to read more about the Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 at UMPC Portal, click here.

Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 (Smallest Multi-Touch Handheld PC)

I've owned several Fujitsu tablet PCs. They recently announced their smallest multi-touch handheld PC called the LifeBook UH900. Here's a snippet from their recent press release:

Combining amazing engineering with the latest technology, Fujitsu presents the LifeBook UH900, delivering unprecedented mobility with complete PC performance capabilities and multi-touch feature. Featuring a 5.6-inch vivid glare screen and estimated to be the size of a long wallet, the 20.4cm x 10.65cm x 2.38cm ultra lightweight LifeBook UH900 has an unrivalled sleek design which can be easily slotted into a clutch bag or a pocket! With full wireless communications capabilities and also a 3.5G configuration, the LifeBook UH900 charts the epitome of ultraportables with full-featured PC performance.

Reminds me of the Sony Vaio P series, except that this device features a touch screen. I'm sure this one's going to be expensive! I'm guessing that this will be replacing the existing U or U800 series (U810, U820, etc.). I wish that the screen on the UH900 could flip all the way back or swivel like a convertible tablet PC. That was a feature found on the U800 series.