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ASUS R50a UMPC reviewed: underpowered for Vista?

Chris Davies, Dec 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

ASUS' R50a UMPC was always taking on a serious challenge: Windows Vista on a 1.33GHz Atom Z520 processor with 1GB of RAM is asking either for nth-degree fine-tuning or just plain trouble. Initial reports seemed vaguely promising, but Ben over at UMPC Portal has found things less impressive. Chief criticism - aside from the bloatware, cramped writing area and difficult form-factor - is the sluggish performance. Read The Full Story

ASUS R50a UMPC versus HTC Shift

Chris Davies, Dec 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Now that the price of the ASUS R50a UMPC has come down, even if only a little, it's brought the touchscreen handheld into the consideration of a few more buyers. While we already know that the $1,399 UMPC performs well, its time to see how it shapes up to a stalwart of the segment, HTC's Shift. The ASUS has a faster CPU - Intel’s 1.33GHz Z520 Silverthorne - than the Shift, so as expected it's a step up in performance at least. Read The Full Story

ASUS R50a UMPC available for $1,399: still too expensive

Chris Davies, Nov 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

If the $1,839 price tag of the ASUS R50a UMPC was dissuading you from buying it - and we can't really say we blame you - then we've got good news. Importer Dynamism have the 5.8-inch touchscreen device for $1,399: that gets you a 1.3GHz Intel Z520 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD for storage, together with WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, integrated GPS and an integrated 3.5G WWAN module. Read The Full Story

ASUS R50a UMPC shipping now

Chris Davies, Nov 13th 2008 Discuss [0]

The ASUS R50a UMPC has begun shipping, in Europe at least, from retailer Informatic. The 5.8-inch touchscreen device has a 1.33GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD for storage and runs Vista. There's also integrated 3G HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth and a massive price: €1,475 ($1,839). Unboxing video of the ASUS R50a UMPC after the cut Read The Full Story

URC Digital R50 universal remote with on-device programming

Chris Davies, Nov 12th 2008 Discuss [1]

Universal Remote Control have announced a new remote, the Digital R50, capable of controlling up to 18 different components through preprogrammed and learnt IR commands. Unlike rival remotes, which require a computer connection or professional help to setup, the R50 can be completely programmed via the integrated 2-inch LED backlit display, including custom labels, logos and more. Read The Full Story

ASUS R50a 3G UMPC reviewed: High-end features with high-end price

Chris Davies, Oct 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

ASUS' R50a UMPC might have been over-shadowed by the company's all-encompassing Eee PC project, but that doesn't mean the 5.6-inch touchscreen handheld has gone away. Spanish-language site Hispazone have been playing with the Menlow-based device, and come away both feeling that it's a great improvement over the previous-generation R2H but still not entirely convincing. Read The Full Story

ASUS R50A clears FCC: 3G & GPS UMPC

Chris Davies, Jul 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

ASUS' R50A UMPC has been delivered to the FCC and promptly stripped of all its dignity in the usual batch of open-casing photographs. The R50A is based on Intel's Z520 Silverthorne 1.33GHz CPU and was first announced in November last year; as well as a 5.6-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen and choice of 8, 16 or 32GB SSD, there's also 3G HSDPA, GPS and a optional DVB-T TV tuner card. Read The Full Story

Asus R50A UMPC – Sports a GPS

Reece Bailey Schofield, Nov 19th 2007 Discuss [2]

This new UMPC from Asus is like nothing you've ever seen before. the R50A integrates all of the mobile technology you could ever need into one tiny ultra-portable. Plus it's from Asus, who can't seem to produce anything but amazing products right now. Read The Full Story