05Jul2006
Great, Soon we can expect the Asus R2H in the market. Though we have heard a lot and seen pictures of the product, we might always find some hidden features and functionalities that we might have missed. For those curious ones, who can’t wait to get their hands on the R2H, go ahead, download the Product Manual and have fun.
Though all the manufacturers have their own line of accessories, the Foldable USB Keyboard from Asus looks interesting. “Port Bar” is something new, looks like Asus does not have a dock but this thing called the “port bar” and is more like your port replicator.
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23Jun2006
I was so exicted about the availability of Samsung Q1 in Fry’s Electronics. This would be the very first time that I personally would be laying my hands on a UMPC.
Samsung should have gone for a launch training(of some sort) to all the Fry’s Stores. I don’t want to blame Fry’s or anything. I wanted to pick up a Samsung Q1 from Fry’s Electronics. When I asked the Mobile Section Manager - “Hey, I’m lookin for the Samsung Q1 UMPC - Do you know where i can find ‘em?” he goes “UMPC? Sorry we don’t carry it”.
It took me few minutes to explain to him that all the 32 Fry’s Stores were to have this according to Samsung and had to explain how the device looks like and explain it in detail; then he goes “Oh! that small computer thing without a Keyboard! Yes it’s over there”
Continue reading ‘UMPC? Sorry, We don’t carry it.’
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07Jun2006
Remember the rumors about the upcoming Averatec UMPC about a month back? Engadget reports that the company is moving ahead with its plans and has made progress, Now Engadget does not state who gave them this information and neither has any links to any of the official announcements or press or anything like that. So we hope it was tip from either the readers or may be even from averatec (you know they have this new images of the device)
This sleek unit is supposed to have
- less than 2 pounds
- VoIP
- videoconferencing
- viewing live TV and VOD and
- apparently even gaming
- voice recognition systems (presumably for use with GPS guidance and the like)
- a docking station
- from the prototype we can see a camera
- and is set to be priced under $800 for Q4 2006
wish they make it the way it is presented here. via [engadget]
Some preliminary specs here!
- 1GHz Celeron M
- 30 or 40GB drive
- Up to 1GB RAM
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- Bluetooth
- 802.11b/g
- WWAN optional
- 4-in-1 card reader
- External VGA
- Audio out and
- A 5-inch 800 x 480 display (so does it fall under the UMPC Category? well I don’t care, I Love it.)
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06Jun2006
Oh Thank Samsung, it’s not NONE. It’s been a hard week for us, there were many reviews and some of them were really taking the Q1 down. This review by (Consumer Electonics net) on the other hand seems to be unbaised.
My first impression of the Samsung Q1 was that it was well put together with graceful industrial design, with its shiny piano-black surface immediately reminding me of my black iPod nano. Samsung paid thoughtful attention to the out-of-box-experience with this unit. For example, learning from the problems people had with smudges and scratches on the nano, Samsung thoughtfully included a microfiber polishing cloth from 3M in the package, which proved itself to be handy for wiping off the easily-smudged surface of the Q1. The unit is about the size of the paperback book and weighs a little bit more than a hardcover book, but is a comfortable size for carrying around. However, it’s certainly too big and heavy to be carried in a pocket [...]
It’s a good read, and neverthless it wont hurt to get a clear picture of the Q1 if you are planning to buy one. Read the full review here
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06Jun2006
Kevin [jkOnTheRun] has a neat posting of how seamlessly the Think Outside stowaway BT keyboard works with the Q1.
So what’s the verdict after several days of use? A keyboard has it’s time and place; same conclusion as before. For lengthy text entry like this post, it’s appropriate to use a keyboard. I actually find myself moving “in-and-out” of input contexts; I’ll type something, then perhaps touch the screen for something etc….
If a keyboard is a “must have”, then this particular keyboard is an excellent match for a UMPC, Windows Mobile or other portable device that supports Bluetooth. The small size but excellent functionality makes it a winner, so of course, if I keep the Q1, I’ll be keeping the Stowaway keyboard I purchased as well.
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