Not sure how we missed this one. About a month back asus has updated the R2H, now with Intel ULV Pentium M Processor 723 1.0GHz 2MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB. There seems to be no difference in its case or design except for the specifications of the device.
Here is the updated spec
Product Page [Via Scarlet Umbrella]
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
Product Page [via UMPC Portal]
The first generation of UMPCs were more like tablets with no keyboards, then came others with sliding and split QWERTY keyborads. Looks like the crowd feels the regular layout of the laptop in more usable than any other form, starting from Kohjinsha, then came the Fujitsu FMV-U8240, and now the Asus Eee PC! — weird name, but Asus says…
This is a new line of PCs that focuses on providing users with the most comprehensive Internet application based on three Es: Easy to learn, work, play; Excellent Internet experience and Excellent mobile computing experience, and hence the product name of Eee PC.
The most interesting part of the story is the price on the device. Remember those OLPC ($100 laptops) these devices boast a lot more features and better configuration for just the double the price. Now there is not any official announcement on the pricing and availability, but it’s hard to believe the price to be just $199. Johnny Shih, Chairman of Asustek, noted that it would cost only $199 [Inquirer]
The specifications of the device are
Asus Press Release [Via Gizmodo] | Teaser mini site [Asus]
It’s been a while since Via made any big announcements on their UMPC platform and CX-7 chipsets. Now comes the iDOT UMPC CE260 & CE261 in all its glory. Imagine paying just about $600 (all long dream for the UMPC market) for a full fledged UMPC that’s less that 2 lbs named the “Nanobook”
[The clock thing looks like the 80's though]
Here are the specs:
- Windows XP or Vista
- less than 850g (1.87 pounds)
- 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor
- Up to 1GB of RAM
- 30GB hard drive
- 7-inch WVGA display
- 802.11g WiFi
- Bluetooth
- DVI-out and slots for GPS, VoIP, or WWAN module
- Up to five hours of battery life
The specs are decent and for $600 I think its a great deal. Packard Bell will also use the reference design for the EasyNote XS.
VIA intros NanoBook Ultra Mobile Device - $600 ultraportable laptop [engadget]
If you look the UMPC market, it has been Amtek what has been doing the OEM for many brands. They are showcasing the U560 UMPC at Computex, the second generation of UMPC (which surfaced as a concept at the IDC)
The design initially was incorporated by Sony UX series and followed by the Concept that we saw from Averatec AHI (which seems to be delayed for quite some time now). This features a slide-up screen with full QWERTY keyboard, with a 4.8″ Screen supporting 1024 X 600 native resolution. The device is powered by Intel A110/A100 600MHz/800MHz processor(s) and polymer battery for a good 3600mAh pack with 2 cells. It also packs a 1.3 MP camera.
New U560 UMPC from Amtek [GottaBeMobile] | More pictures at AVING.net
