UMID has gone back to the lab on their latest project, the UMID Mbook M1, after recalling an earlier prototype. UMPC Portal has given the M1 an in-depth review and has shared the results. Overall was given mixed reviews, performance wise meets all and sets some standards but lacks comfort and durability.
This Ultra Mobile PC displays a 4.8" 1024x600 touchscreen that performs with accurate precision. The UMID Mbook can run on Windows XP, Vista, or Linux. Encased in this lightweight clamshell is a 1.3Ghz Atom Z520 processor, 512MB of RAM, and also holds a fast 16GB SSD for storage. Also included are a mini-USB port, a micro SD slot, mobile sim-card slot, 1.3mp webcam, microphone, Wi-Fi, and a retractable stylus. The battery is a mini 18Wh 2-cell battery that has an average battery life of 4 to 6 hours. The keyboard is a compact mini QWERTY keyboard that you can use like a small mobile smart phone by typing with both thumbs.
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It looks like Lenovo has made a pocket sized computer to compete with the Sony Vaio-P called the Pocket Yoga. I believe this netbook is still in the concept stages but it would be nice to see this one made. Incased in leather for a more sophisticated look, including a high fashion leather strap. It's not just a netbook it is also a convertible tablet with and ulta-wide screen. Also from the concept drawings it looks like besides having a touch screen and stylus, the leather strap converts into an usable wireless mouse. Amazing! The details on this are still to be released but I hope we found out more from Lenovo soon.
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Bit-tech was given the chance to give an early review of the new ASUS Eee PC T91. They discuss its higher quality compared to lower end Eee PC's. But despite its quality it still has its share of flaws. The touch screen is not up to par with other touch screens in its class and doesn't include multi-touch technology. Also another big problem is the smudge factor on the touch screen and its ability to show fingerprints. It is planned for release in a few months and will come in 5 different colors (white, champagne, navy, black, and pink). Here are some of its specs and some exclusive pics from Bit-tech. Read their full review here.
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For about $100 you can transform your Eee 900HA into an UMPC with a touchscreen. Or you can wait for Asus to release the T91 Tablet next month. On the Eee User Forum they show you a step by step tutorial on how to add a touchscreen. All you need is a solder less touchscreen kit, some tape, extra wires, a plastic card, a a small screw driver. Sounds pretty simple to do and a Eee 900HA will only run you about $320. Here a link to that tutorial.
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The UMPC world has a new arrival to the scene brought to you by Viliv called the S7. It is a lightweight netbook/tablet with a respectable 7" screen. It has everything else a normal netbook would have just twice as small. They include a larger keyboard for a more comfortable feel. Also included is a standard Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM, 60 GB hard drive, and can run Windows XP. It is very similar to the new Sony VIAO P with its 1024x600 touch screen but has the added bonus of also being a tablet PC with its swivel out screen. Hopefully we will see this model in the states by the end of this year.
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According to a leaked RadioShack ad, they will be selling a Acer Aspire One for only $99. But there is a catch you must sign a two-year data contract with AT&T of at least $60 a month. The small print also states with out the contract this computer is $500, which is way too much for an 8.9" netbook.
So if you are willing to pay the $60 a month mobile broadband Internet fee you probably can afford a nicer UMPC with out the ball and chain. If you add up the service fee for a 2-year contract it would end up costing you over $1500. So unless you need Internet everywhere you go then I suggest you wait for a real door buster deal to come around.
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Korean Manufacturer UMID has stuffed tons of components into this tiny handheld computer. I have never seen anything quite like it. This netbook has it all but the kitchen sink in there. It's all powered by an Intel Atom processor, with 1GB RAM, and SSD storage up to 32GB. It also includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wireless Broadband (Korean), digital TV receiver, WiMAX, and HSDPA. The screen resolution is 1024x600, great for running Windows Vista, XP, or even Linux.
A stylus for the touch screen is hidden under the keyboard for easy access. The keyboard is ultra compact with tiny buttons that serve multiple functions. If you can type on Blackberry or iPhone you should have no problem. But for the rest of us with caveman thumbs we might want to stick with the mega-sized notebooks. More info to come, hopefully we will see this mini netbook in the states sometime soon.
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As you might of already heard HP has developed a new line of mini PCs at a super low price, starting at $399. You can get one now at the HP Store. And hopefully by the beginning of next year, they will release a custom OS built for the HP Mini 1000 based off Ubuntu Linux.
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Coming this November Fujitsu releases the LifeBook P8020 Ultra-portable laptop. Dont let its size fool you they packed a lot of features into this notebook and it only weighs 2.9 lbs. It runs off a 1.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and Genuine Windows Vista Business.
The LifeBook P8020 comes with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 120GB S-ATA Hard Drive, a dual-layer DVD burner, an Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD video card and a 12.1-inch WXGA display. Some other great features include a fingerprint scanner, a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, and a multi-touch track pad. The multi-touch track pad allows two-finger pinch zoom in and out, and the circular unlimited scrolling like on many Apple products.
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Pictures have leaked of the Asus Eee PC 701SDX prices at a very low price of $300. Asus Eee PC's are going back to how they began by making affordable netbooks. The pictures reveal an upgraded chassis and a missing webcam (featured on the 701SD). I can do with out the webcam for a 7-inch netbook for only $300. We will have to wait to see how low Asus will go.
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