You all will agree that the second generation of the UMPCs are much better than the first (the way it is supposed to be). So What do you think is the future of the UMPCs?
Take a look at this Video. I need one of these — any one out there ???
[Via GigaOM]
We know its too late to ask this question, If you have been following various UMPC centric blogs, you know more.Vikram Madan, Software Development Manager at Microsoft, leading the development team that builds cool new experiences for the Windows Ultra-Mobile PC category started a blog.
Today the question is “what the @!#$ is a UMPC?” and he has summarized the UMPC to what we have been talking about for a long time.
…“Oy! So it’s just a smaller PC. What’s the big deal?” Wait. Don’t leave yet! J Yes, the Ultra-Mobile PC is a smaller PC. But this is a big deal - at least from the perspective of a deal you did not have before…
Get over there, and read all that he has to say, Not to mention the cartoons/ illustrations that accompany his postings are great too, like the one here.
What the #@#%$ is a UMPC? Orig-ins & outs… [Vikram's Blog]
We first sighted this device as the “Arima” and later Medion announced it and this was supposed to be the first UMPC to ship with Vista and was scheduled for Jan 30. Steve has posted that it might get further delayed.
Gigabyte seems to be readying their UMPC dubbed the “Gigabyte U60″ which looks same as the Medion/Arima (if this is what the product will look like). They are planning to launch it at CeBIT 2007.
More details [via engadget]
That’s exactly what these guys did, This could as well be done for the UMPC, may be it’s just a matter of time. Imagine having a laptop that is dual screen, no no not that Windows SideShow or dual screen thing. A real notebook/laptop that has only screens yes, 2 screens that you can touch, draw and type on. Won’t this be cool.
…its only sold in Italy and Australia, but if u can get your hands into one, you’ll never take them off. “Sketch pad, music score, graph paper: the Canova by is the redefinition of the tool for the creative mind. Dual display, dual touch-sensitive screens, an electronic pen and a dedicated hardware allowed us to bring this jewel to life.’
Looks like some considerable number of UMPCs and tablet PCs has been stolen from the Tabletkiosk warehouse. Rob of GottabeMobile has noted that TabletKiosk is seeking the online community to give them tips if they spot something. Here is the mail from TabletKiosk
The Tablet PC and UMPC fan base is often referred to as a community. This is why I am reaching out to the online Tablet and UMPC fan base so that we can all respond in a unified front.
On Sunday, February 11, the TabletKiosk warehouse in Torrance, CA was robbed. The thieves stole a considerable number of Sahara Slate PCs, eo v7110s and eo v7210 units.
We are working with the police to catch the perpetrators and retrieve the stolen units and are exploring every possible avenue. This is why we are asking for assistance from the Tablet and UMPC community who often uncover significant information about Tablet PCs and UMPCs online.
The stolen units are both pre-configured and configured units as well as some customers’ personal machines.
If you find information about any eo UMPC or Sahara Slate PCs for sale which seem too good to be true, I would appreciate if you would send the information to my attention. A reward will be provided for the person who provides us with information leading to the culprit.
Gail Levy | gail [at] tabletkiosk dot com
TabletKiosk
I would guess ebay will the main spot to look out for.
