FS: RARE JDM Tiny Laptop - Sony VAIO U1

[KKY]

SOLD!! to a super nice guy!

VERY RARE! The Sony U1 was never officially sold outside Japan. This is one of the smallest computers ever made with full feature Windows XP (not the crippled tablet edition), 1024x768 high resolution screen and keyboard. Only 18.5 cm X 14 cm (5.5" X 7") and weights only 0.82 kg.

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I had this shipped to me straight from Japan and paid a ton of money on it plus shipping, customs and taxes. I'm only asking $650 (pretty firm) for this rare laptop (At the time of the thread, there is only one U1 on ebay for more than $900). I'd put it on ebay, but those Nigerian scams suck.

Willing to ship within Canada/US and accept Paypal at buyer's expense.

The notebook is working perfectly. Physically good as well, just some letters fading on the keyboard.

Includes everything that came in the original box. AC adaptor, battery (still holds good charge), recovery CDs, user manuals, warranty card (not filled, but think it's out of warranty already), accessories catalog, misc. user guides. And although not in the pictures, I'll include all the original packing materials as well!

For the complete JDM experience, it currently has the original copy of Japanese Windows XP Home and all the original applications installed. I've installed English XP Pro on it previously and it ran perfectly fine. If, for some strange reason, you don't like the Japanese Windows, let me know and I can work something out for you.

Detailed specs:
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Japanese)
Processor: Transmeta Crusoe processor TM5800 867MHz
Memory: 256MB
Graphic accelerator: ATI MOBILITY RADEON-M
Video memory: 8MB
LCD: 6.4" XGA (1024Χ768 pixel TFT LCD)
Resolution: 1024Χ768 and 800Χ600
External display output: 1600Χ1200, 1280Χ1024, 1024Χ768 and 800Χ600
Hard disk drive: 20GB (C: 10GB / D: 10GB)
External terminal: USB Χ 2, i.LINK (IEEE1394) terminal Χ 1, Network connector (10/100) Χ 1, Microphone input Χ 1, Stereo headphone output Χ 1, Display adapter terminal Χ 1
Memory stick slot: Magic Gate Memory Stick slot
PC card slot: Type II Χ 1 PCMCIA slot
Audio: AC97, built-in speaker, MEGA BASS

http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-U1/spec.html

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The monkey is for illustration purposes only, it is not included.:thumbsup:

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

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[finboy]

for the sake of scale sizing, could you get a picture with a pop can beside the computer?

[f3likx]

so the software is all in japanise? and can it be put into english at all?

[Ogpogo]

Originally posted by finboy
for the sake of scale sizing, could you get a picture with a pop can beside the computer?

If you look in this picture, there are CD slips and cases to the right of the computer. That gives a good estimate of how small this little guy is.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/kkykky/Sell/20070329asonyu102.jpg

[KKY]

Sorry, but I don't have a pop can available, so I took a picture of it with a CD case. Hope that helps. :thumbsup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/kkykky/Sell/20070521sonyu101.jpg

[KKY]

Originally posted by f3likx
so the software is all in japanise? and can it be put into english at all?
Most, if not all, of the original software is in Japanese. I've installed English XP on it before and it worked perfectly.

[Stine]

so this has no CD rom / DVD rom drive correct?

[KKY]

It's a bit too small to fit a DVD/CD drive in it. An external one is needed if you want to read or write DVD/CD.

[eblend]

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[Fish n Chips]

Cute. Can you tell me the manufacture year?

[Talies R]

usb 2.0 ?

[Stine]

can I install windows XP from a USB cd rom drive then or does it have to be PCMIA?

[KKY]

I believe it's 2003?

USB 1, which I find to be ok in most cases.

I'm using a sony i-link dvd drive. sony pcmcia drives can boot as well. not sure about others.

:thumbsup:

[CBRComet]

how much can you get the sony i-lind dvd drive or a sony pcmcia dvd drive for? are you selling that too?

[KKY]

Originally posted by CBRComet
how much can you get the sony i-lind dvd drive or a sony pcmcia dvd drive for? are you selling that too?

Sorry, not selling my dvd drive at the moment.

You may be able to get an iLink dvd drive on ebay for less than $100 shipped. Watch for PCGA-DVD1. and I think it's PCGA-DVD51 for the pcmcia version.

[omagedon]

Hello,

I am interested but is there a wireless card included or do I have to buy a PMCIA wireless card?

[KAV1]

does it have wirelss??

[KKY]

It has built-in wire connection.

For wireless, I'm using a usb adapter on it and works well. PCMCIA adapter would also work.

[KKY]

bump

[lewdvig]

you should eBay this

[KKY]

Yes I should. Hopefully those nigerian scammers won't give me too much trouble. :(

[reno97637]

PM'd.

[DStealth]

sold yet? my sister is looking for something like this, she would love it... but i'll have to show her soon as i get home

[KKY]

Originally posted by DStealth
sold yet? my sister is looking for something like this, she would love it... but i'll have to show her soon as i get home

Let me know if your sister wants it. :thumbsup:

[DStealth]

i have a few requests..are u able to format the drive and install an english version of xp on it? also does it have wireless or an ethernet spot to be able to hook up to the internet? and can yoy take a picture of just the keyboard... its hard to tell from those pictures but it looks like some of the letters aren't wirrten in and cant tell if its a standard key keyboard.

[KKY]

For whoever buys the laptop, I can install English XP for testing. It's got built-in ethernet, wireless can be achieved through USB or PCMCIA wireless adapter.

As described above, there are some faded keys. The keyboard is basically the same as a normal keyboard with extra japanese characters on the keys.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v187/kkykky/Sell/20070609u1.jpg

[KKY]

SOLD!! to a super nice guy!