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Notebook News: Sony's Ultra-Compact Vaio

Speaking of Ultra Mobile PCs, Sony recently announced the Vaio UX50, a Windows XP computer roughly the size of a paperback book. Expected to be available in the U.S. in July, the portable has a 4.5-inch wide-screen display and costs about $1800.

Notebook News: Can UMPCs Live Up to the Hype?

Feedback from those who bought Samsung's Q1, an Ultra Mobile PC based on Microsoft's Origami platform, has been decidedly mixed, a Samsung executive admits. Consumers exposed to Microsoft's prelaunch teaser campaign have had a more negative reaction to the device, while those who weren't aware of the Origami platform in advance of the Q1's release were generally more positive about their experiences.

VoIP News: Vonage Legal Troubles Continue

VoIP service provider Vonage's legal troubles continue to grow. A recent lawsuit alleges that the company, in advance of initial public offering, didn't provide full disclosure of information regarding known problems with call and fax quality.

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