10Jul2006
I guess not, but the fact that “argo” - codename for microsoft’s answer to ipod, seems to have a lot of similarities with the “Haiku” and UMPC.
Seattle times has a detailed article about this project
Microsoft is indeed developing a digital-media player to compete with Apple’s iPod, and there’s much more to the story.
A few details trickled out last week from music companies that Microsoft is lining up to support the device. Microsoft isn’t commenting, but I was able to piece together a broader picture with some research, reporting and information from a source close to the project. What’s being developed is actually a complete line of Xbox-branded digital-media products, including a device that plays media, a software media player and an online media service.
The project, or at least part of it, is referred to internally at Microsoft by the code name Argo — a reference to the huge warship used by the hero Jason in Greek mythology [...Read on]
Looks like the device would have
- Mp3, WMA and Other leading formats (of course)
- Video Playplack (why not!)
- WiFi (so a browser!)
- Photo Playback
- Networking capabilities
- Calendar, Todo, Alarm, etc..
- Games (the fact that this is developed by the xbox team!)
- and lot more
What do you think? Will this impact the UMPC Market?
via [Gizmodo]
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07Jul2006
Posted by Joe
in Contests.
Microsoft is back with a contest, this time it’s not an UMPC but $600 for 3 and Slingbox for 5. Go ahead shoot some creative pictures and send them.
Submit a photo (no more then 1 MB in size) that depicts the potential power of a UMPC. You do not necessarily have to be in the picture - and though it would be great to include if you have one, you don’t have to feature an authentic UMPC to qualify. We are looking for entries that creatively demonstrate the potential of the UMPC to break the boundaries of PC capabilities in more mobile situations. The picture should illustrate how your life or lifestyle is or could be enhanced by a UMPC.
Send your entry to umpcpro@microsoft.com by midnight PT on 7/23/2006. Winners will be announced on the site on or about 8/4/2006.
We’ll review the entries and pick three winners and five runners-up. The three top winners each get a $600 (USD) cash prize. Five runners-up will get a Slingbox™ device, or a cash equivalent if the winner is in a location where they are not available.
Give it a Shot -who knows you might be one of the winners. Click for Official contest rules & the contest.
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07Jul2006
Akihabara News has released a high definition video of the Samsung Q1 which is available with the TV tuner card in Korea.
Check out the Mini Review of the Samsung Q1 from them, they have some great quality pics and a short and sweet review of the product [
click here]
The Samsung Q1 is among the most popular UMPC devices on the marker nowadays and this thanks to its sleek design, but what you may not know is that the Q1 is also available with a digital TV Tuner in Korea (DMB) and while we were at Samsung’s HQ we had the chance to shoot a little video of the Q1 DMB for you.
Watch the Video here
Download the Video from Akihabara News [torrent]
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06Jul2006
Posted by Joe
in Asus and Shopping.
You may wonder how this company(UK based) makes it available for pre-order while Asus has not made any announcement yet on the availability. We have no idea about the company neither we approve anything, but looks like they seem to know the launch date (25th September 2006) and the price of £779.95
UPDATE: The ETA has been removed from the site (thanks to Neil) | Asus R2H -Where are you? when are you coming?
According to the site, they have 3 in stock but it would be shipped on or after 25th of September and the pricing might vary slightly! I wonder why they can not ship if they have 3 already in stock!
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06Jul2006
There has been a great deal of compliant about the battery life of the UMPC devices, Samsung Q1 and Amtek(Tabletkiosk, paceblade and SmartCaddie) have been the ones that are available in the Market. Both of the manufacturers have released their optional battery pack which would keep the UMPCs alive for about double(~5hrs) the time it used to be (~2.5hrs). We hope Asus would also offer something similar to its competitors.
Samsung Q1:
Tabletkiosk:
Via [Carrypad]
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