11Jan2008
Posted by Joe
in MID and amtek.
Though LCD TVs and other WiFi stuff seem to take a lot of attention in the media at CES, there were lot of new UMPC and MID devices & prototypes that were shown at CES.
Starting with the Amtek U560 otherwise called as the Aigo which seems to be really handy when it comes to size, though it does not sport the menlow platform, sure it does have its place. Though we have heard about the device before when intel launched the MID, this time the product seems to be more stable and sturdy as well. This device is like sidekick on steroids!
More picture here [engadget]
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11Jan2008
Posted by Joe
in MID and Official.
With so much similarities between the two, a lot of users were confused as to what are the things that keep them apart and at CES looks like Intel has the answers to them, though most of us could have speculated them here it is in their own words
UMPC
- Business-class device for enterprise users
- Runs a “heavy” OS like Vista
- Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.
MID
- Consumer-class lifestyle device
- Runs a ‘lightweight” OS with quick startup like Linux
- Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
- In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only
Intel explains: MIC vs. UMPC [engadget]
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18Oct2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware, MID, Nokia and Specs.
When Nokia initially launched the Internet tablet, one of the main issues was the lack of keyboard (if only had a on-screen one). With N810 fans of Nokia have the sliding QWERTY built in to the product and a GPS receiver. The N810 will be powered by maemo Linux based OS2008, which just means it’s open for any one to write other apps…
More details after the jump Continue reading ‘Nokia announces the N810′
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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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