11Jan2007
Here are some of the second generation of UMPCs. According to engadget — the Yahoo Go seems to be well designed done right, but there are many more that’s in the list.
The verdict? Vista on these new UMPCs coupled with the new Origami Experience UI is a big step in the right direction. The “Yahoo UMPC” reference design we saw at Intel’s IDF felt very solid in the hand, and features a well positioned thumbpad we found easy to use while holding the device two handed — a design which might have a chance of success if picked up by an OEM. Intel also has a few new reference designs under glass: a chubby, slim-screened slider and another perched in a fat brown media dock with integrated DVD and AV outs.
UMPC v2 roundup | UMPC v2 Gallery [engadget]
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10Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Medion and Specs.
The Medion UMPC, which seems to be the first UMPC to ship with vista and the new Origami Experience now has the detailed specifications up on their OEM website.
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Specification |
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OS |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
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CPU |
VIA C7-M 770 (5.0W 1.0GHz ULV @400MHz FSB) |
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Chipset & GPU |
VX700 (UniChrome GPU) |
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Memory |
512MB/768MB DDR2 |
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Storage |
30GB or above PATA 4200rpm |
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LCD |
6.5″ WVGA (800 X 480 LED B/L) |
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Web Cam |
300K for VOIP |
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Input Device |
Touch Screen
Stylus
Touch Pad
Keyboard
4-way buttons
Enter button
Mouse select buttons |
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Connectivity |
802.11b/g
Bluetooth® V2.0 |
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I/O Port |
VGA out x 1
USB 2.0 x 2
Media slot (SD/SD-IO/MMC) x 1
Headphone jack x 1
Microphone jack x 1
DC-In x 1
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Hot Key Buttons |
WiFi on/off
Bluetooth on/off
Web Cam on/off
TV/GPS on/off
Show or hide windows Mobility Center
Display enlarge |
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Dimension (w/Battery Pack) |
190 x 120.8 x 28.3 mm |
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Weight (w/Battery Pack) |
720g |
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Battery Life |
4 ~ 5 hrs |
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Option Parts |
GPS
TV-Tuner
Security (TPM) |
Product specifications [via Carrypad]
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10Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Software and Videos.
Few days back Microsoft announced the next version of touchpack named the “Origami Experience™“. The origami team has posted various screen shots and on10 has a video of the same. Sure they have made a lot of improvements, some of the tools are available only on Vista, may be that’s the reason its only for Vista.
Origami Experience™ is the newer, cooler, more functional version of the Program Launcher. Not only can you quickly open your programs, files, folders, or websites, but now you can now easily access your media content. Last but not least, we’ve listened to your feedback, and integrated all of the configuration tools directly into the application. No more extra applets to manage!
Okay, so enough intro. On to the good stuff [...]
Continue reading ‘Origami Experience™ - Video & Screenshots’
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09Jan2007
A lot of those speculation of Apple’s tablet was put to death when they announced the iPhone today with Multi-touch. But interestingly a company named Axiotron is taking pre-orders for the Apple Tablet PC. Yes you read it right Apple tablets, this time called a ModBook.
They have the same specifications of the MacBook but with a touch screen.
The Mac Tablet Revolution is here [via engadget]
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09Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware and Specs.
Looks like this was one of the very first projects (Thanks JKK) to bring in the concept of a mini pc. The site now boasts a new look and feel. Will they announce something soon.
This was the initial spec:
- Full Windows XP Home/Professional operating system
- 1 GHz processor
- 256 MB system DRAM
- 30 GB hard drive
- 3D graphics with 8MB video DRAM
- 5.8″ x 4.0″ x 1.0″ (148mm x 101mm x 26mm)
- Weighs under 1.0 lb (450g)
- USB 2.0 port
Maxiv, a member of Origami Project noted this in the forum.
Homepage [FlipStart PC]
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