Two cool accessories for the Sony U

I was checking out the SonyStyle site to see if they are listing any cool new accessories for the Sony U series and found a couple that look really nice.

The first accessory is a carrying case that looks to be the perfect size to carry the U along with any accessories you need to take along in your travels.  The case looks really professional and the dimensions show it to be a decent size for the U:  13.5"W x 11"H x 3.25" D (expandable to 5.25").  The PCGA-CCB2 is reasonably priced (for Sony) at $49.99 and is made of nylon making it very light.

The second accessory is the Sony VAIO® USB Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A) which is a fancy name for a web cam.  This camera attaches to any notebook computer and gives easy access to all web cam functions.  This is a perfect way to stay in touch with the family using video chat while on the road.  The camera provides VGA (640×480) images and runs off the USB port on the U.  The camera is $89.99 and of course matches the U perfectly.

It is also reported that Sony will be selling a Recovery CD with all the U drivers and applications for $30 but it has not appeared on the US SonyStyle site yet.

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