17Jan2007
If there is any news or update on the UMPC from Australia, you know it — it was not from Microsoft or Intel or Via but from Hugo Ortega. Hugo has posted 3 part video explaining why he moved from his tablet to the Samsung Q1 as this main computing device.
The following is a succinct three-part video documenting my thoughts and feelings towards Ultra-Mobile PC today and why I was able to replace my desktop, and therefore increase my productivity! So grab some popcorn and sit back and watch another episode of the UberTablet blog; or is that vlog?
Head over here for the Videos [Uber Tablet Blog]
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17Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware and Specs.
Steve (carrypad.com) has those special, curious, sharp eyes for UMCPs. Not to mention the constant updates he gives all of us. Today its the all new US700 series. Looks like there would be 3 options to choose from namely the US 700, US 701, US 702.
The specs are
- OS - Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Ultimate
- Processor - Intel Celeron M 1.06G MHz
- Display - 7″, TFT-LCD,WVGA
- LCD - 800 x 480 Pixels
- Memory — 1G MB SODIMM
- HD-1.8″20G/30G/40G/60G
- Bluetooth-V2.0+EDR
- Wireless LAN-802.11b/g
- USB 2.0 *1
- VGA OUT *1
- WebCam 1.3M
- Memory Expansion- SD/MMC
- Battery- L-Polymer 1,800 Mah(IN) /3,400 Mah(OUT)(6 hours)
- Size-198 L x 114 W x 20.5 H mm
- Weight-560g …
Though the spec does not say anything about the GPS, from the image above it looks like it might sport a built in GPS. Here is a video of the device Continue reading ‘The US700 series — all new UMPCs’
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12Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in OQO, Reviews and Specs.
The OQO Model 2 that was announced at CES last week get the first look and a short review at Laptop Magazine, Verdicts 4.5 out of 5.
[...] Although the 1.5-GHz Via C7M processor is certainly faster than the Transmeta CPU that crippled the OQO model 01, you shouldn’t expect to do more than run productivity apps on this device. The model 02’s performance numbers were low; its 69 score on MobileMark 2005 is less than half than what Sony UX delivered. On the other hand, the model 02 booted up faster than its predecessor, and it opened and closed apps faster.
We were quite pleased with the model 02’s four hours of battery life. To get that endurance, however, you’ll need the double-capacity battery ($199 and included in this configuration). Those who work in short spurts can get by with the standard battery, which lasted for 1 hour and 54 minutes in our tests [...]
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10Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Medion and Specs.
The Medion UMPC, which seems to be the first UMPC to ship with vista and the new Origami Experience now has the detailed specifications up on their OEM website.
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Specification |
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OS |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
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CPU |
VIA C7-M 770 (5.0W 1.0GHz ULV @400MHz FSB) |
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Chipset & GPU |
VX700 (UniChrome GPU) |
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Memory |
512MB/768MB DDR2 |
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Storage |
30GB or above PATA 4200rpm |
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LCD |
6.5″ WVGA (800 X 480 LED B/L) |
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Web Cam |
300K for VOIP |
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Input Device |
Touch Screen
Stylus
Touch Pad
Keyboard
4-way buttons
Enter button
Mouse select buttons |
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Connectivity |
802.11b/g
Bluetooth® V2.0 |
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I/O Port |
VGA out x 1
USB 2.0 x 2
Media slot (SD/SD-IO/MMC) x 1
Headphone jack x 1
Microphone jack x 1
DC-In x 1
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Hot Key Buttons |
WiFi on/off
Bluetooth on/off
Web Cam on/off
TV/GPS on/off
Show or hide windows Mobility Center
Display enlarge |
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Dimension (w/Battery Pack) |
190 x 120.8 x 28.3 mm |
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Weight (w/Battery Pack) |
720g |
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Battery Life |
4 ~ 5 hrs |
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Option Parts |
GPS
TV-Tuner
Security (TPM) |
Product specifications [via Carrypad]
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09Jan2007
Posted by Joe
in Hardware and Specs.
Looks like this was one of the very first projects (Thanks JKK) to bring in the concept of a mini pc. The site now boasts a new look and feel. Will they announce something soon.
This was the initial spec:
- Full Windows XP Home/Professional operating system
- 1 GHz processor
- 256 MB system DRAM
- 30 GB hard drive
- 3D graphics with 8MB video DRAM
- 5.8″ x 4.0″ x 1.0″ (148mm x 101mm x 26mm)
- Weighs under 1.0 lb (450g)
- USB 2.0 port
Maxiv, a member of Origami Project noted this in the forum.
Homepage [FlipStart PC]
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