Modular UMPC concept for couch, conference and desk
Ultra Mobile Life, Via's UMPC blog, has been busy with their graphics tablets again, producing this mighty fine concept of what a Modular UMPC might look like. Consisting of a central core unit, complete with full-front touchscreen, which can then be augmented by a snap-on keyboard accessory creating a layout not dissimilar (though far cooler looking) to the Pepperpad 3. UML see this as your portable VOIP speakerphone, presentation-giving multi-purpose filofax killer, and they could just be right. Be sure to check out what they have in mind for those desktop powerhouse moments, after the cut...
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When you're in need of some major screen estate and a conventional keyboard, the Modular UMPC slots into a notebook-style chassis which gives easy access to DVD drives, external hard-drive backup, scanners, printers and more. Because the core unit is used in each scenario, when it's time to hit the road you'll know that all your data is up-to-date.
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Of course, it's just a concept right now, but given Yahoo!'s partnership with Intel it's looking like UMPC is definitely heading mainstream, despite the critics' barbs.
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The Modular UMPC [ultramobilelife.com]