23May2006
It’s Samsung again, But no with the price tag of $2430 - Yes thats a lot pricy than a high end stylish notebook today.
“SEOUL, Korea – May 23, 2006 : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in digital media technology, will release the world’s first PCs embedded with a 32-Gigabyte (GB) NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD). This marks the first time that NAND flash has moved into a commercial mobile computing application and is a breakthrough that will pave the way for replacing hard disk drives with NAND flash-based memory disks.
The Samsung Q1, an ultra-mobile computing device and the Q30, a 12.1-inch screen notebook PC, will be available in the Korean market from early June.
The two new SSD-enabled PC offerings are designed for optimal portability and resolve many of the traditional challenges of mobile computers. The data in flash memory are much more secure against external shocks that can occur when transporting a mobile computer. The SSD can withstand about twice the impact that would cripple a regular hard disk drive. In addition, stored data can be more easily retrieved from flash memory than traditional hard drives when PCs are dropped or liquid is spilled on the device. These mobile computing devices are the ideal solution for professionals and executives who are constantly on the move…”
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13Apr2006
UMPC Buzz has linked to job postings on intels site, looking for experienced engineers to help deliver products and technologies for the Ultra Mobile PC platform.
We are currently seeking experienced engineers to help deliver products and technologies for the Ultra Mobile PC platform. If you would like to join a team leading the charge in this brand new market segment, browse our job opportunities, learn more about the Ultra Mobile PC, and submit a resume today.
Can we expect a the sleek red prototype of Intel to make in to production?
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31Mar2006
Oh boy, we never thought this way(well not until we saw the prices atleast), but there was a lot of speculation of microsoft had for us when “Origami Project” started floating the web. But by far this has been the most successful viral-campaign (let alone what they had for us) of Microsoft ever (atleast i felt so). But CNET says its the worst kep secret (but why is that listed under Worst tech of 2006?), yes a lot of were disappointed when we looked at the battery life and mostly at the price tag.
CNET states in its Worst tech of 2006:
“We’re working on a top-secret project that will blow your mind, and we won’t give details until next week. Except that it’s bigger than a handheld and smaller than a notebook PC. Oh, and it has tablet functionality. And we’re calling it the ultramobile PC. But that’s all we’re saying!” Ooh, mysterious.
Hold on: I just checked the
Weekly Hit List (Top 20) Products of this Week at CNET and the first (
Cowon A2) and second(
Yukyung Technologies Viliv P1 - that’s a looooong name for a product) are Portable Video Players (yep they are much smaller than a UMPC) but who knows UMPC wont be in that list anytime sooner. Matter of fact bot the top products has just the features you’d expect in a PMP and costs anywhere from $400 to $600 and features ~4″ LCDs and just 20GB.
Via [UMPCBuzz]
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10Mar2006
Samsung said its device, called the Q1, is aimed at business users and the company played up the multiple connectivity options. The Q1 can be hooked up to a LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth or cell phone to get network access. A version of the device for South Korea also includes support for digital multimedia broadcasting services.Commenting on the probably inevitable comparisons that will be made between the ultramobile PC and Tablet PCs, Samsung said these networking options are key.
“We believe the difference is connectivity,� said David Steel, vice president of Samsung’s digital media business, in an interview. Samsung has yet to gauge well the potential market for the devices. “We’re going to have to wait and see. We’re not launching it with the same certainty that we see with a new laptop introduction,� he said.
Samsung plans to put the Q1 on sale in Europe before the end of June. The device will cost around €1,000 (US$1,190), it said.
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09Mar2006
Well, we knida expected this to happen and hence, onlyorigami.com will be now onlyUMPC.com, Soon to add more sections like reviews, software, buying guide, downloads, etc…
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