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UMID mbook M1 32GB and 32GB/black/3G MIDs coming June

, May 26th 2009 Discuss [1]

Fresh UMID mbook M1 news this week, with both the range of importers set to double (yes, to two) and the range of models to increase, including the long-awaited integrated-3G version of the MID.  Dynamism have confirmed that they'll be offering the M1 from $599 from June 15th; meanwhile, existing importer Justek have revealed that they've a shipment of all-black models with integrated 3G also expected in June. Read The Full Story

UMID mbook M1 MID available worldwide

, May 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

It's now got a whole lot easier to pick up UMID's mbook M1, as exported Justek announce that they're shipping the clamshell MID to anywhere worldwide.  Rather than having to go to Korea, then, you can now order the Atom-based mini-notebook online; prices start from $659, and both Linux and Windows XP versions are available. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 mBook spotted in all-black; new DisplayLink port replicator

, May 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

The UMID M1 mBook's keyboard prompted no small amount of discussion among MID-lovers, primarily as to whether it was of sufficient size for reasonable typing.  We even recorded our own typing video demo to get a better idea.  Simmering in the background, though, was a more aesthetic concern: UMID's decision to pair every case color with the same white keyboard.  Now, the company has seemingly listened to reason, and offered up an all-black version of the M1 mBook. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 MID pros & cons: “best UMPC available”?

, Apr 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

If the UMID M1 has shown us anything, it's that no one device can be everything for every person.  The 4.8-inch touchscreen clamshell MID has come in for praise over its compact size, speedy components and lengthy battery, but concerns over keyboard usability and build quality have left some uncertain.  Over at UMPC Portal, our friend Steve has been summing up the M1 Seven-minute UMID M1 overview video after the cut Read The Full Story

UMID M1 MID: XP boot in just 30 seconds

, Apr 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

One of the biggest issues consumers have had with MID and UMPC devices is start-time.  Linux offers a speedy boot - down to just 5 seconds if you fettle it right - but lacks user-familiarity for entry-level buyers, while Windows XP satisfies on the latter but tends to miss out on the former.  That's why we're glad to see the UMID M1 MID can hit an XP desktop in just 30 seconds from a cold start. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

UMID M1 import hits $750 for non-3G XP MID

, Apr 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've a definite soft-spot for the UMID M1 here at SlashGear, but with the company themselves dragging their feet on official US and European sales, and import prices riding ever higher, it's hard to see the clamshell MID ever finding its niche.  Australian-based importer Justek have tweaked the pricing on the non-HSDPA version of the M1, but for US customers it's still in excess of $660. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 changes afoot: non-3G first, case & OS tweaks

, Mar 25th 2009 Discuss [0]

Ah, the perils of not being specific enough.  When we said we wanted UMID to sort out the first-gen M1 mbook having non-US-friendly HSDPA, what we hoped was that the Korean company would switch radios to a US-spec 3G chipset.  Instead, they're now planning to leave out HSDPA in the first wave of shipments. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 mbook reviewed: great mobile comms device

, Mar 25th 2009 Discuss [1]

Despite all our hands-on time with the UMID M1 mbook, we've never had long enough to decide finally whether it's a triumph of miniaturization or a scale-down step too far.  MID Moves took the 4.8-inch mobile internet device to SXSW, comparing it to a number of other MIDs and UMPCs along the way, and despite some qualms about build quality and just how much long-term use you could make of the keyboard they're impressed. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 dissect shows HSPA challenge

, Mar 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

When they're not trying to bless the Viliv S5 with HSDPA, the guys at UMPC Fever are dissecting the UMID M1 'mbook' to try to do something similar.  If you thought the S5 was a challenge - soldering in a new mini PCIe connector, changing the storage - then prepare for what the UMID folks have set up for hapless modders: a combination of very little space and missing controller chips. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 benchmarks: small & speedy

, Mar 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

While we grabbed not one but two hands-on demos with the UMID M1 MID at Mobile World Congress last month, we didn't want to push our luck running benchmarks on the compact touchscreen handheld.  Obviously UMPC Portal's Steve isn't quite so shy, hence these CrystalMark 2004R3 results for the 1.3Ghz Atom MID. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 MID back on sale in Korea March 16th?

, Mar 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

After UMID recalled the M1 MID - aka the mbook in Korea - over build quality concerns, the latest rumor is that the handheld device will go on sale again there on March 16th.  Sales of the MID were halted, and the pre-ordered devices recalled, when users complained of badly finished hinges and ports. Read The Full Story

UMID M1 US release delayed; no US 3G support as yet

, Mar 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

Bad news for anyone considering picking up a UMID M1 mobile internet device in the US, as the company confirms that the previous Summer release has now been replaced with "[UMID] can't give exact information on the releasing date in US."  It's also been confirmed that the currently shipping M1 units - the MID has been launched in Korea already - are incompatible with US-spec 3G, not supporting the 850MHz or 1900MHz bands. Read The Full Story
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