07Sep2006
How did we miss this? If you’ve been reading about the UMPC’s then you should have come across carrypad.com’s definition of an UMPC, in that case this is an UMPC. Microsoft and some other do have a varied defenition of the device. In anycase this device is placed between the palm tops and laptops (so you decide)
According to Seamless Wifi this new device while maintaining its small size, has been specifically designed with a fully deployable folding “QWERTY� keyboard for data manipulation and navigation allowing the user ease of access. It has a 4 inch high definition screen that provides a clear and crisp screen display. The unit is extremely versatile and will come as a completely loaded Wireless working computer. It is “Blue tooth� enabled and can be used as well as an entertainment and gaming unit. The unit will also contain the Seamless patent-pending encryption software incorporated into its system to protect sensitive information.
The specifications are
Continue reading ‘Seamless WiFi’s S-XGen - Yet another UMPC!’
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11Aug2006
We’ve seen & read the details of Vega. Steve at Carrypad has been following the story from the begining and has a lot of information on the device. The company that makes this device “raon digital” has put up more detailed information about the device. The good thing is that this nifty device is much smaller, has a screen size of 4.3″ and still supports a native resolution of 800X480 (which is the native resolution on all the UMPCs with 7″ screen) and has GPS built in.
Note that though Microsoft has this definition for Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), Vega is marketed as Ultra Portable PC (UPPC). Interesting, Is it not?
Folks tell me if I’m wrong. For a device that has all these with no Keyboard, (yet) managed to squeez in the “Crtl+Alt+Del” in there -Why? Does it mean any device powered by Windows needs these keys no matter what?
Continue reading ‘Raon Digital Vega more info’
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05Aug2006
Posted by Joe
in Alternative and Rumors.
Remember the speculated AMD powered UMPC for under $700, Yes details emerge that this is windows XP powered toy with 4.3″ Screen with 30GB/256 MB and WiFI capable with built in support for GPS. Cool all this for less than $700. In any case we’ll know more details about the product in a weeks time.
More Photos at Aving Korea | [Via Carrypad]
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22Jun2006
Though Microsoft has been pushing the UMPC(touch based) and still has high hopes, Samsung just realized that even small devices (however small it is) there is a high demand for the Keyboards and is bundling it with its Q1. Now if you are looking for some alternatives that is cheap yet multi-tasking this might be one of them.
Sodiff’s WiBro which seems to have 4.3″ Screen with slide out KEYBOARD (like the Averatec AHI and Sony Vaio UX Series) and capable of video conferencing. Looks the the device is powered by Windows (we think it might just be Windows CE or Mobile)
Source [AVING] | More Photos of SoDiff WiBro
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06Jun2006
Well we know it’s not an UMPC news, but sure enough it is an alternative to those who are not willing to spend about a $1000. The latest from pepper pad is powered by an AMD processor and runs Linux (long live Open Source). These devices are priced at $699 (hope to have some new UMPCs with this price tag) and carry the spec of
- Linux Kernel 2.6 embedded operating system
- AMD Geode(TM) LX 800@0.9W(a) processor
- 256 MB DDR SDRAM
- 256 KB LPC ROM
- 20 or 30 GB 1.8″ disk drive (ATA)
- 7.0″ 800×480 WVGA TFT LCD
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g / WEP / WPA
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- Dual IR emitters and IR receiver
- USB 2.0 HOST AND DEVICE
- STEREO HEADPHONE OUT
- COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
- MICROPHONE IN
- AC ‘97 AUDIO CODEC
- STEREO SPEAKERS
- BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
- RESISTIVE TOUCH SCREEN WITH STYLUS
- FULL SPLIT QWERTY KEYPAD
- DIRECTION-PAD
- SCROLL WHEEL
- FULL SPLIT QWERTY KEYPAD
- VGA VIDEO CAMERA
- RUGGED AND SPLASH RESISTANT
- 11.4″ X 5.9″ X 0.9″ (290 X 149 X 23MM)
- 2.2 LBS (985 GRAMS)
Tablet PC Review Spot also notes that “One special feature to note (besides the somewhat enchanting price tag) is the “instant on” capability of the Pepper Pad 3. When you have 2 minutes in line at the bank or need to pull over to double check driving directions, it’s never fun to wait 90 seconds or so to boot up.”
Via [Tablet PC Review Spot]
UPDATE: Make sure you read the article at
Digital Trends, which says this nifty gadget does compete well with the UMPCs and is much efficient than some of the microsoft tools.
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