We just received our R2H from newegg. May be for the coming week you’ll see tones of stuff about the R2H. We’ll try to get as much details, test results, review, and install software on the Asus R2H. May be in next few hours we’ll update ya with stunning pictures of the unpacking of the R2H.
… actually we paid like a cent less than that $998.99 at newegg …
Sure enough there were so many of us waiting for the Asus R2H in the US. Today Lora over at Whatisnew found the device on newegg, yes Asus did say that the device will be available from all of their online retailers but none carried in the US except Dynamism(though they are not yet in the list from Asus)
Sure we did order ours, go ahead order yours now (oops they are out of stock!) but you could enter your email address and get notified when it becomes available.
Ordering ASUS R2H UMPC in the U.S. [Whatisnew]
Rember the agopc - yes they are cuttin’ prices on already low price, just $799 (looks like we are getting closer to what bill said)
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile computing company agopc today announced a new lower price for its ago7 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC). Available exclusively on its website, http://www.agopc.com, the 512MB RAM/40GB HDD ago7 model is $799 plus shipping. “At agopc our mission is to broaden the UMPC’s appeal,” says President and CEO David Carroll. “At this price point, those new to the platform will find a high quality UMPC like ago7 very attractive.” Mr. Carroll noted that ago7 now costs nearly $200 less than an identically configured model from their competition.
As a Microsoft-spec UMPC, ago7 runs Windows XP applications commonly used on a desktop or laptop, but at less than 2 lbs it can easily be hand-held for mobile use. Standard features include a 7-inch touchscreen interface, Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth device support. Each ago7 purchase includes a one-year warranty. ago7 is available for immediate shipping from agopc.com, and for a limited time includes a flexible keyboard with every UMPC purchase.
The company’s emphasis on value includes its optional equipment, such as an airplane/car charger available on agopc.com for $59.95. “In the near future, we will have options for ago7 that allow mobile users to take full advantage of its versatility,” states Dr. LeRoy Anderson, agopc’s Chief Technological Officer.
Product page [agopc]
Press Release [Yahoo]
Samsung seems to be on the mark, they were the first to launch the UMPC and make it available to the customers. Then came the Tabletkiosk for much cheaper price of $899(compared to Q1 at $1099)
Later Samsung announced the Q1b with the Via chipset and now its appearing online for about the same price as the Tabletkiosk, Yes $899
The shipping date is not shown yet, but you can order them at CDW.
Now these are news from sources other than Asus, so we are not 100% sure on the exact details. Steve over at carrypad found a news that says the price in UK would be £799. John from Ultranauts says “the R2H has entered manufacturing and packaging and will ’ship’ in November“
This sounds kinda cool. With the price tag of £799 and shipping in November Asus should be able to catch up with the other UMPCs. As we all know, UMPCs are not availalbe in places you want it to be. Hopefully Asus will announce better availability.
Asus Pricing [via Carrypad]
Asus Availability [Ultranauts]
