12Sep2006
Apple today annonced some new products but it was not what the rumors (a fullscreen video ipod) was all about. They had updated the iPods and redesigned the nano and made the shuffle the world’s smallest MP3 player and cheaper. One thing which was interesting is the iTunes Movie Store (with the same old DRM thing) which can now be played in iTunes, iPod and your big screen TV (wait did I say TV) yes TV, they also demonstrated a prototype named iTV (shceduled to be released Q1 2007) a set-top box that can stream your videos, audio and photos from your computer.
This is an interesting thing So will iTv work with the UMPC? I guess not. Calling those geeks in the Wild - Can we? Is that possible? Will UMPC share apple’s success? Anyways as for other the UMPC updates
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15Aug2006
There has been a lot of discussions on the pricing of the UMPC, Linda over at TabletPC2 has given a detail explaination of the reason behind why UMPCs cost this much and why it can not be lowered. Most of all why it is worth every penny - A Good analysis
[...] In the summer of 2005, there were a few companies offering ultra-portable notebooks. Companies like Sony, Fujitsu, OQO, and Motion had success offering these small machines to professionals. These designs usually cost just over $2000. The industry saw a value for a similar style system for consumers at a lower price. [...]
| HARD COSTS |
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Processor |
$125.00 |
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Operating System (100.00 - $125.00) |
$100.00 |
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Hard Drive (average of 2.5″ - 1.8″) (85.00 - $135.00) |
$85.00 |
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7″ Screen (glass) |
$95.00 |
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Display (Touch pannel) |
$85.00 |
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512 RAM |
$40.00 |
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Motherboard |
$25.00 |
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Video Chip |
$30.00 |
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Battery |
$30.00 |
| |
Included Accessories (cables, cases, headphones, power, cleaning cloth) |
$25.00 |
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Overseas Freight |
$19.00 |
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Restore CD and User Manual |
$8.00 |
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Microsoft COA, Manual and backup CD |
$6.00 |
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Plastic Casing |
$5.00 |
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Packaging |
$5.00 |
| |
Packing Materials |
$4.00 |
| |
Total:
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$687.00 |
| AMORTIZED COSTS |
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Tooling Costs |
$50K - $100K |
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NRE Cost |
$250K - $500K |
Here is our take on it, We fully understand the pricing today, but a computer that costed few thousand dollars 5 years back is less than a grand today. So an UMPC that is a $1000 today will be $500 soon. What’s your take on it?
Why a $500.00 Price Tag for an Ultra Mobile PC isn’t realistic [TabletPC2]
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02Aug2006
When UMPC was launched there were only 3 of them Samsung Q1, Asus R2h and the Founfer Mini-note (Compared here) Let’s see, How many do we have today.
- Samsung Q1
- TabletKiosk eo 7100 series
- TabletKiosk eo 7200 series
- PBJ SmartCaddie
- Pioneer Dreambook PC700
- Asus R2H
- ECS H70
- Founder Mininote
- Daewoo Lucoms M1 Solo
Looks like there are quite a lot of these UMPCs to choose from, but the Tabletkiosk eo 7100 series, SmartCaddie and the Dreambook are the same. The ECS H70, Founder Mininote, Daewoo Lucoms and the Tabletkiosk eo 7200 series are the same. Taking these in to consideration all we have are 4 models including the Samsung Q1 and the Asus R2H.
Continue reading ‘Many UMPCs yet only a few’
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29Jul2006
Posted by Joe
in General.
Remember Dan, who wrote an open letter to Microsoft has ordered an Tabletkiosk has started his own blog on UltraMobile Geek. He has already posted his plans on what he’d be posting on it.
- Unboxing, configuring, and initial thoughts
- Tweaks and tricks
- Side by Side with the 770
- Benchmarks
- GPS with both Google Earth and Microsoft Streets and Trips
- Bluetooth dial-up networking with a T-Mobile account and benchmarks
- Streaming from my Windows Media Center
- IM’ing, Email, and web browsing
- Games!
- Getting a GameTap account again and making the ultimate handheld game console.
- Testing with “Synergy” (synergy2.sourceforge.net)
- Answering the questions I myself asked in an “open letter to Microsoft” on my blog.
- Much more….
Check it out at UltraMobileGeek.com
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17Jul2006
Posted by Joe
in General.
The UMPC community member wants a perfect umpc, with the spec of
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
- 64 Bits 4 Ghz processor
- 2 GB RAM
- 120 GB HDD (For music storage / no more iPod)
- Mini DVD burner (as PSP Disk reader) - i really don’t need it
- Integrated Webcam (on the same side of the screen)
- Camera with Flash (on the other side) - nah
- Keyboard. Must rotate screen 90 to see it
- Fingerprint reader
- Wifi / Bluetooth
- Infared port (up to 10 mts) - ?
- 3 USB ports
- 2 SDIO slots
- VGA Output Connector
- TV / FM receiver
- SIM slot (GSM compatible) / CMDA
- Will allow to use internet on the UMPC
- Will allow to make video calls
- NO need to sync contacts if they are already in outlook
Battery up to 24 hrs (Useful when traveling) - oh boy just about 6 hrs would be great for me
4 configurable buttons (as in the Pocket PC) - i don’t mind if there are more
Iluminated Buttons (configurable ones and also the ones on the keyboard)
Black color, with some red. - all possible color face plates
and for how much? $1200
Oh BTW looks like he wanted to add the GPS too! I would love it too, so how about you? via [UMPC Community]
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