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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Gizmodo Is Confused but Warner figures it out

So Gizmodo is confused about the naming structure out there for UMPCs, ULCPCs, mini-notebooks, ultraportables, subnotebooks, and netbooks  They just don’t understand the difference between all of them but not to worry Giz, Warner Crocker from  GottaBeMobile has it all figured out.  Yeah we can probably blame the marketing folks for all the names but blame does not answer the questions “what is a ULCPC?” or “what is the difference between a Subnotebook and a mini-Notebook?”

So after a serious amount of time researching the meaning of each, Warner has come up with the Crocker Concise Definition Mobile Dictionary. In his first release of this soon to be time honored classic, Warner clearly defines the Subnotebook, Ultraportable, Mini-Notebook, Ultra-Low Cost PC (ULCPC, Netbook, Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC)). 

So if you want to know the meaning of each, I urge you to head over to GottaBeMobile and find out the true meaning of each and urge Warner for the quick release of Revision 2

Freedom Bluetooth Keyboard

About a year ago there were a couple of posts talking about the Freedom folding keyboards (one Bluetooth and one USB).

While the USB one seems to have come and gone the bluetooth option is alive and kicking. This is good news as other alternatives (such as the iGo Stowaway) have been discontinued so it’s good to see at least one option out there for folks who need a better experience.

While I’m happy enough to knock out a quick email reply on my smartphone it’s not easy to be as productive as I’d like when I’m away from the office. That however was nowhere near as frustrating as trying to type on the split keyboard on my Samsung Q1U which I’ve not been able to get comfortable using.

So I finally ordered a Freedom Universal Bluetooth keyboard to try it out for myself.

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OtterBox protects the Samsung Q1

OtterBox On-The-Go Protection for Samsung’s Q1 Ultra & Q1 Ultra Premium

Otter Products introduces the OtterBox 1990 a sleek, stylish, semi-rugged case to protect the Samsung Q1 Ultra and Q1 Ultra Premium UMPCs from Samsung Electronics America, Inc. As part of the Defender Series line, the 1990 safeguards from drops, bumps and scratches while still allowing complete interaction with all navigation keys, I/O ports, camera and webcam right through the case. Ultra-mobile enthusiasts and businesses employing ultra-mobile product solutions now have even more mobility!
The OtterBox 1990 maintains the small form factor of the UMPC while still providing three durable layers of protection:

Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear membrane slides on to safeguard screen and keys from scratches, dirt and dust* (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired)
Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell snaps together over the device
Layer 3: Silicone skin wraps over the case to provide additional protection from bump and shock

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RazorBook 400 Mini Notebook PC

Talk about mobility and a device that fits in the palm of your hand, here is a neat looking device that I saw today via GottaBeMobile.  The price makes it worth looking at but I was a little disappointed in the processor and size of the SSD but remember this device fits in the palm of your hand! 

3K RazorBook 400 - Mini-Notebook PC (UMPC) Ultra Mobile PC - Internet-Ready, Ultra Lightweight Notebook under 2 lbs with Powerful features.  Entertain, Play, Relax and Surf on the go with shock-proof design. At 7″ and weighing less than  2lbs, you can take the Longitude 400 Mini Notebook PC anywhere. Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability. Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when on the go. With a rapid start-up time that takes only 15secs to boot, the RazorBook 400 is always ready to get into action. No technical manual required with the specially designed, User-friendly and intuitive Full-Flash graphic interface. You’re always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot.

Sure to be a favorite among students and road warriors, the RazorBook 400 Mini Notebook UMPC supports mobile broadband Internet use, rich web content, and is ready to handle business tasks with an included suite of Office tools. The open source Office Suite includes AbiWord - Opens Microsoft® Word Files, GNUMeric - Opens Microsoft® Excel Files, an E-mail Client, and a PDF Reader. Also, there is a bundle of consumer software included with applications such as games, schedulers, music players, movie players, planners and more. 

With an energy saving 400Mhz CPU, our Mini Notebook features a portable 7″ TFT LCD screen, a full size keyboard, 3 USB connection ports and 1 Ethernet 10/100 LAN port. It runs on a Windows-friendly Linux Operating System. End users will have a pleasant experience with a GUI Based Full-Flash menu interface for ease of use.

MSRP: $ 399.00

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WILLCOM D4 - Will it do the job?

I do like this, it really looks nice but I question the RAM, it is just not enough but it is still worth looking at ….

WILLCOM D4 (WS016SH SHARP)

$1,526.33

[Pre-Order] UMPC WILLCOM D4 WS016SH SHARP, Centrino Atom Z520 1.33GHz, 470gr, Windows VISTA, 40GB HDD, 1GB RAM, 5″ Wilde TFT touchscreen 1024×600
Leading time: End of June

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Thinking of getting a UMPC? How about a FREE one?

That’s right, a FREE one and you could be the one that gets it …. there is a WiBrain B1 UMPC giveaway at UMPCPortal.com and you could be the winner!  Celebrating 1 million page views last month, they are giving away a brand new WiBrain B1E. Evidently they have worked out a simple, easy and quick way for you to win from their friends at Mobilx.  It’s a pretty cool device and someone has to win and I think it is going to be YOU!

You click through to Mobilx and have a look around to see what your fave object d’lust is. Come back to UMPCPortal.com and go to this forum and enter your fave item. Of course, you’ll need to register.

If you win, you get a code that you can redeem at Mobilx for a Wibrain B1E.

Last date for entries: 1200 GMT+2, Friday 18th April.

This is a cool deal, takes just a few minutes and youu might be the winner …. go check it out here at UMPCPortal.com

All-in-one device ‘Hybrid Dual Portable Computer’

The literature says it’s better than a Smartphone, It’s an Intelligent Phone. Hmm… Don’t know what the hell it is, but it sure looks like a Swiss Army knife to me.

AVING USA has some photos of this wild looking all in one. Check them out.

As the name ‘HDPC’ signifies, user can converge the stand-alone technologies of existing portable devices such as car PC, navigation, mobile phone, PMP, mp3, UMPC, electronic dictionary, internet phone, PSP, digital camera, voice recorder, mobile IPTV into HDPC.
The HDPC is expected to be available in July 2008, and the price would be between 400,000(KRW) and 500,000(KRW).

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