Windows 7 running in a Samsung Q1 - video

Here is a video published by TheDigitalLifeStyle.com showing W7 in a Samsung Q1P.

As you can see the endless HDD access practically has disappeared and everything moves a lot better in my opinion and comparing it to Vista.

Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile with HSDPA

Do I need one?  No, not really but those device envy juices are always flowing.  I have looked at the Q1 since it first appeared and have come close but I just have not taken the plunge …but I just might do it.  I missed this announcement that was out on Monday but saw it today on Akihabara News and thought I would pass it along for those of you that have an interest in the Q1.  The US release of these two new UMPCs with HSDPA and Vista Business, the Q1U-CMXP and Q1UP-V should make a few folks that have been salivating for a cool UMPC very happy. 

The Q1UP-V is equipped with a Core Solo U1500 (1.33GHz), 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1.3Mpix camera. The Q1U-CMXP features almost the same specifications, but also integrates a HSDPA 3G cellular modem.

Read the press release after the break

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New Q1 coming next year

According to news published today at TechRadar, Samsung is thinking about to refresh the Q1 series in the first quarter of the next year. 

“We will refresh our design and upgrade our performance and specification. We will continue to invest in form factors. We will launch the 3^rd generation of UMPC probably early Q1 next year,”

That’s a good news! From all the UMPC in the market Samsung has been the most successful one in my opinion.

The UMPC Evolution: Samsung’s Q1 Ultra

Two years ago a cover story in Smartphone and Pocket PC magazine introduced the UMPC, and Samsung’s Q1 was the first to make it to market. At the end of the article, I asked if the new UMPC would replace the Pocket PC, or whether it would even survive as a platform. Samsung’s second generation device shows that the developers have been paying attention to user feedback. The new Q1 has impressive improvements that make it an attractive computing choice. Recently, at the Consumer Electronics Show, I observed several second generation entries and that more manufacturers were coming out with new models. Apparently the UMPC is gaining a significant foothold as a viable platform and computing alternative.

Outside: first impressions

First impressions and appearances reveal significant differences in the new Q1 compared to the original version. Perhaps most noticeable immediately is the QWERTY keyboard split on either side of the screen near the top. On the left is a joystick with mouse and Internet control buttons. On the right, is the navigation panel with an enter button, and below that are left and right mouse button keys.

Viewing the same seven inch screen is a more pleasurable experience now because instead of the 800 x 600 resolution, it has been bumped up to 1024 x 600 eliminating most sideways scrolling.

Another new feature is the fingerprint scanner on the lower left corner of the front panel. Instead of no camera on the first Q1, there are now two cameras, one in front, one in back.

Along the top, above the screen to the left are a series of indicators for power, battery, and wireless connections. On the left is a bank of four buttons for volume, and a menu for various system controls, and a handy UDF or user defined button. There are dual microphone pinholes at the bottom of the screen. A button that activates the camera is on the top right.

Gone is the CF port replaced by a standard SD card slot on the top of the unit accompanied by a 3.5 mm earphone jack and USB port. On the left is a lanyard connector, an AV Station button, and a locking power slider.

On the right side is the power input and a removable cover housing LAN, USB, and VGA ports. On the bottom right corner you will find the stylus silo. On the backside, there is a battery cover latch and a foldout stand.

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Samsung Q1 Clock Generator Name

I need a little help from the community. Does anybody know what’s the Clock Generator Name used in the Samsung Q1 Celeron M? Eg. ICS94225AF

Vista TV Commercial in Korea

A friend pointed me to this video where Vista is advertised using a Samsung Q1 UMPC.

For those who may think that this is not possible, I have been using Vista in my Q1 for almost a year already.

Testing InkSeine in a Q1

InkSeine is a new program being developed by Microsoft for Tablet PCs and UMPCs. This ink notes saving programs is something between Journal and OneNote with one very useful new feature: the possibility to link files and web pages to your note.

To show you how all is done I have prepared this short video.

Testing InkSeine In A Samsung Q1 - The funniest videos clips are here

Get the Samsung Q1 for just $579!

This is a very good deal found by JKonTheRun!

If you’ve been holding out to get a Samsung Q1 UMPC at 50% off, today’s the day for you. Hop over to Yahoo! Shopping Woot, which is a co-branded sellout service between both Yahoo! and woot. If you hurry, you should see the original Samsung Q1 for $579 plus $5 shipping since that’s the deal of the day. (That’s an understatement!) These are refurbished units and I want to caution you about one inconsistency that I see. If you click the details of the listing, the product ID indicates this is a model Q1b. However, in the specifics of the product, it shows an Intel 900 MHz Celeron CPU, which tells me this is the original Q1. Be sure you’re getting the product that you want here… personally, I think it’s the original Q1.

Little by little we are going to see the UMPC prices to go down to that sweet spot that we all want.