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Samsung Q1 Ultramobile PC

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Before you even think about purchasing the Samsung or any other Ultramobile you need to think long and hard about just how you are going to use such a gadget. Since this device comes minus a keyboard it is doubtful whether it would be able to replace the laptop as your traveling companion. 'Starting at $1,099, the Samsung Q1 seeks to combine elements of a laptop, a tablet, a PDA, a PVP, an MP3 player, a GPS module, and a gaming handheld into a form factor that falls between that of a smart phone/Pocket PC and an ultraportable laptop.

When we first laid eyes on the UMPC form factor at the Intel Developer Forum back in March, we thought that the concept was sort of cool, but we had our doubts about how useful it could really be, lacking a built-in keyboard. After spending some time with the machine (provided to us by longtime importer Dynamism.com), those doubts persist; its 7-inch display and Windows operating system make it more comfortable to use than mobile devices such as the Treo 650 and the Sony PSP, but its lack of an attached keyboard and its mediocre performance make the Q1 difficult to use for anything more than basic media consumption.'

Features:
•40GB hard drive (4200 rpm)
•Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) supports up to 128MB video memory; 2 built-in array microphones and 2 built-in 2W stereo speakers
•8-way joystick, user define, enter and menu controls for easy navigation; Multimedia Instant On to enjoy music and video wihtout loading Windows
•2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer; also supports CompactFlash Type II
•Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN; Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
•Built-in MP3 player capability supports audio CD, MP3, MP2, WMA, Midi, AIFF, AU, SND, WAV, M4A, OGG, APE, LPCM1, LPCM2, LPCM3, LPCM4 and CDA
•Support for MPEG, MPEG-2, VCD, DVD, AVI, WMV, ASF and TS movie formats
•Weighs 1.7 lbs. and measures about 1" thin for lightweight portability; lithium-ion battery; dial keyboard utilizes the touch-screen feature for quick and easy typing (stylus included); optional keyboard attachment (not included)
•Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system preinstalled
•Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Read: Samsung Q1 Ultramobile PC Review - CNET

Posted by HCG Admin on June 8, 2006 4:57 AM |

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