10Jul2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware and Specs.
This is no New device, we’ve seen them before but as “Aigo UMPC”. The product was first showcased at the Intel Developer Conference. More and more products seem to be coming up, though it was Microsoft what initiated the Viral Campaign, Linux seems to be favoring this form factor. Engadget has got hold of the Patriot UMPC loaded with Windows Vista.
…Recently we’ve seen this same design on the Amtek U560, but this version bears the Aigo badge proudly. Of course, since this (the company’s first foray into the UMPC market) is based on the 2007 archetype, the Patriot has some of those bulky, Hummer-esque design qualities that don’t hold up to the newer, sleeker, and smaller Menlow-based models (which Intel is heading towards for 2008), but under that jumbo exterior there’s an 800MHz, Vista-ready heart of gold. Honestly, we do question the choice of putting function buttons smack-dab in the center of QWERTY keyboard, but hey — no one is perfect — judge for yourself in Engadget China’s hands on gallery…
Engadget China meets Aigo’s first UMPC: The Patriot | More Photos [engadget]
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15Jun2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware.
A company names has unveiled its new UMPC named the “Ruggedbook”, with the second generation of UMPCs that are already out there, this looks and has the specifications of the first version except this sports a 1.2Ghz Via processor. The interesting fact is that it sports PCMCIA slot.
Here are the specifications of the device.
Samwell to unveil 7-inch UMPC ‘PC657’ [Via Aving]
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13Jun2007
Posted by Joe
in Concepts and Hardware.
Take this with a grain of salt, like you we have no idea on when these devices will be ready, or who will be manufacturing them either. With that said, chances of knowing the specifications are ruled out. But these concepts look really cool (especially the first one)
One thing for sure, we’ll start seeing these products soon. From the images above, atleast the seconld prototype seems to be running vista, there is no clue on who the manufacturer is. Videos after the jump
Continue reading ‘New UMPCs on its way!’
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13Jun2007
Finally the very first prototype that Intel showed us is making its way in to mass production code named “earth”. All of you must have seen this device for sure. This is the very same prototype that Intel used to show the capabilities of the UMPC at its launch.
The device specification are not announced, you can expect this to be based on the Intel’s menlow platform. More pictures here
Intel to display 5.6-inch UMPC ‘Erath’ [Via UMPC Portal]
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07Jun2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware, MID and Specs.
Remember the MID (Mobile Internet Device) that Intel launched along with their next version of the UMPC platform. They had some prototypes to support the idea, This is the same being done by a Finland company named EB. This is based in the Menlow platform; saying so, this will not hit the market until say mid of 2008.
EB MIMD represents a new category of devices providing fast, ubiquitous and portable broadband access. It provides rich end-user experience for browsing and WEB 2.0 services, multimedia consumption and navigation in a fully mobile environment. Pocketable size and instant-on feature ensure easiness of carrying with and using the device at any time…
As for the product specifications
- 4.8″ High resolution touchscreen
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Mobile WiMAX/HSPA Wirelsss connectivity
- EB Navigation suite with integrated GPS
- Linux OS
- Micro USB, Micros SD, 3.5 mm Audio out
- Full QWERTY keyboard
Product Page [via UMPC Portal]
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