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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

Microsoft Origami site to fold by end of April

, Apr 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's Origami campaign came in for both praise and criticism, and while they can't claim to entirely control the UMPC (or subsequent MID) markets they've were at least initially responsible for promoting ultramobile PCs.  Now Microsoft have decided to shut down their official Origami project site, three years after it was founded. Read The Full Story

eXpansys pulls newest model of OQO off web site

, Apr 14th 2009 Discuss [1]

The world's smallest full-featured PC is a title held by the OQO. It's a small UMPC that's been around for a few years, and OQO was due to release a follow up, the OQO Model 02+ early this year. However, due to financial troubles and other problems for the company, it looks like the OQO Model 02+ is not going to be released any time soon. Read The Full Story

Crunchpad Tablet pictures leaked

, Apr 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

Wired managed to save some photos of a new tablet that Web 2.0 personality Michael Arrington is producing. These photos were leaked and were up for a short period of time before they were taken down, one assumes, at the request of Mr. Arrington. The Crunchpad is a low-cost device that features a large touchscreen display, and low-end components that run a specially designed version of Linux. Crunchpads would compete directly with netbooks, offering consumers a keyboard-less option for accessing the internet on the go and for running software like Skype. Read The Full Story

Gigabyte T1028M Touchnote gets unboxed

, Apr 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've been talking about the T1028M Touchnote for awhile now, but nothing gets us more excited than full, genuine unboxing and that's precisely what we came across today. The Gigabyte T1028M Touchnote got its moment in the sun today with a full unboxing over at UMPCPortal. This portable seemed to pretty much live up to expectations, though there was a disappointment factor when it came to the battery. Read The Full Story

Orange Tabbee 7-inch WiFi internet tablet

, Apr 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Obviously smarting from the touchscreen attention paid to the O2 Joggler, Orange France are planning to bring out the Tabbee.  Unlike the Joggler, which is resolutely desk-bound, the Tabbee is a 7-inch touchscreen WiFi tablet with a battery good for 3hrs "intensive use"; that can include media viewing, internet widgets and more.   Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Intel Atom Z550 2.0GHz tipped as imminent

, Mar 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Intel is reportedly planning on launching a new model in its range of Intel Atom Z5xx-series processors.  The Intel Atom Z550 runs at 2.0GHz, making it the fastest clock-speed Atom, while offering the same 2.4W TDP power, 512KB L2 cache and 533MHz FSB. Read The Full Story

Samsung Q1EX-71G UMPC reviewed: disappointing

, Mar 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's taken Samsung some time to refresh their UMPC range, and with the combined experience from the Q1 Ultra and their award-winning NC-netbook range, you'd expect fine things from the new Q1EX-71G.  Unfortunately, LaptopMag's Mark Spoonauer comes away disappointed with the Q1EX UMPC: battery life, handwriting recognition and performance all come in for serious criticism. Read The Full Story

Samsung NP-Q1EX UMPC revealed

, Mar 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

The next model in Samsung's UMPC range, the Samsung NP-Q1EX, has been revealed, after the 7-inch touchscreen device was spotted at the FCC.  Dropping the QWERTY thumb-board from the Q1 Ultra, the Q1EX gets a slimmed-down casing, VIA's 1.2GHz Nano ULV U2500 processor and Chrome9 HC graphics, 2GB of 667MHz DDR2 RAM and an integrated SiRF Star GPS receiver. Read The Full Story

HTC Shift gets Windows 7, new lease of life

, Mar 5th 2009 Discuss [1]

Last we heard of the HTC Shift, it looked like the company was considering axing it.  That seems a shame, given that Gear Diary's Mitchell Oke has discovered it gets a new lease of life with Windows 7. Read The Full Story

Multitouch 7 and 12-inch panels in 2H09 say EETI

, Mar 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

Netbooks, UMPCs and ultraportable notebooks with capacitive touchscreens could be just around the corner, as manufacturer Egalax_empia Technology (EETI) plans to begin shipping 7- and 12-inch capacitive panels in the second half of 2009.  According to company president Mei Tsai, shipments will increase as client validation progresses. Read The Full Story

aigo MID turns UMPC with battery, OS and casing mods

, Feb 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

For connectivity, input options and simply fitting into your pocket, aigo's MID certainly has plenty of potential.  Unfortunately, as reviewers have discovered, it's hamstrung by its OS: adding new apps is a struggle, meaning most people will be stuck with what software comes out of the box.  One owner, though, has heavily customized his 3G-equipped aigo to better perform as a UMPC rather than just an internet browser; full video demo, plus details of the changes, after the cut. Read The Full Story
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