The first release of UMPC specifications were minimal and as things are getting more robust, the second version of UMPCs should be more powerful , slimmer and long lasting and ready for Vista. Though there are lots of UMPCs out there that support vista and some even with Aero, Microsoft seems to be getting ready with their next spec for UMPCs
… built-in QWERTY keyboard, 3-4 hrs battery life, 1GB of minimum Ram and less than 1.5 lbs
The second set of possible UMPC specifications under consideration calls for ultra-thin PCs that weigh less than 1.5 pounds, incorporate 5-inch or 7-inch displays .and are housed in an 18- to 20-mm footprint, executives said.
Potential features of the next-generation Origami design at the drawing board include an integrated QWERTY keyboard, a touch screen fully integrated into the LCD, at least 1 GB of memory, and battery life of between three and four hours, said Microsoft Vista development manager Vikram Madan, at the Windows Hardware Engineering conference…
Microsoft To Debut ‘Origami’ Ultra-Mobile PC Specs For Vista [Channel Web]
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