Handy Computer Guide

PC Magazine have published a review of the Raon Digital Everun L30H ultraportable PC. 'The L30H has the feel of an oversized smartphone in your hands. The dimensions (6.7 by 3.3 by 0.9 inches, HWD) are more in line with those of the Sony PSP. There's a nice heft to it, making it feel less like a toy and more like an expensive piece of machinery. It's a tenth of a pound heavier than the OQO model 02, ideal for a coat pocket but definitely not for the tight-jeans crowd. And its length allowed Raon to put in a decent-looking 4.8-inch widescreen that's large enough for video-watching, Web-surfing, and reading documents. (Both the OQO and the Vulcan FlipStart have bigger screens (5 inches and 5.6 inches, respectively), in case the Everun's screen is a little too small for your taste.)'

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A review of the rugged MobileDemand xTablet T8600 Tablet PC has been posted over at Tablet PC Review. 'The xTablet has a solid design. It is designed and built to withstand the harshest environmental conditions. It meets all military standards for rain, dust and drops. The magnesium alloy chassis helps keep it lightweight while maintaining all it's durability. The housing is a matte black, which hides dirt and scratches well. It weighs in at 4.6 pounds, which is heavy for a tablet you would consider carrying around all day, but that isn't what the xTablet is made for. It has a docking solution, a hand strap, vehicle cradles and many mounting options that are great for working on the go. These accessories really add to the convenience factor of the xTablet.'

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A review of the UBiQUiO 701 Ultra Mobile PC has been posted over at Brighthand.com. ‘Products sold under the UBiQUiO brand tend to get limited exposure here in the U.S., being available from a handful of distributors. Our UBiQUiO review unit was kindly provided by eXpansys, which, along with its subsidiary MobilePlanet, is one of those distributors. It offers the unit as reviewed here, priced at $1000, plus delivery. It also offers the UBiQUiO 702, which is essentially identical to the 701 save for the inclusion of a six-cell extended battery and an additional $95 in price.’

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CNET have published their review of the OQO Model 02 ultramobile PC (UMPC). 'Like the original OQO and the Sony VAIO UX390, the OQO model 02 features a slide-out keyboard and looks vaguely similar to a T-Mobile Sidekick. The OQO is slightly smaller than the UX390, measuring 5.6 inches wide, 3.3 inches high (when closed), and 1 inch thick. Slide the 5-inch wide-screen display up, exposing the keyboard, and the system is 4.8 inches high. The OQO model 02 weighs only 1 pound (1.8 pounds with the AC adapter), which is lighter than the smallest ultraportable laptop and a few ounces lighter than the VAIO UMPC. It's also smaller and lighter than another high-profile UMPC we reviewed recently, the Vulcan FlipStart E-1001S, which has a bulky blue clamshell look and weighs 1.7 pounds.

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Laptop Magazine have posted their review of the OQO model 02 UMPC. 'Weighing just over a pound and measuring 5.6 x 3.3 x 1 inches, the model 02 is a UMPC that is compact enough to carry with you in a jacket pocket, briefcase, or purse. The five-inch widescreen LCD slides up to reveal a new, ergonomic, backlit QWERTY keyboard. You won't be able to type as fast as you would on a BlackBerry, but the layout provided better tactile feedback than the model 01.

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A review of the Asus R2H UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC) has been posted over at Brighthand. 'The R2H is eye catching. It’s typical in the Asus look with a brushed aluminum type of finish. The build is rock solid, the case is a very rigid and firm metallic material. It's much sturdier than the somewhat cheap feeling Samsung Q1 UMPC device released in early 2006. The overall device is quite thick; I measured it to be about 1.4-inches thick when lying flat on a table -- it does have four rubber feet on the back so in actuality it's probably more like 1.25" in overall case thickness. Still, it's no skinny minnie and many an ultra-portable laptop can be found that's slimmer. At 2.2lbs it's only slightly lighter than an ultra-portable laptop too.'

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A review of the TabletKiosk eo v7110 UMPC has been posted on Tablet PC Review. ‘The case on the eo reminds us of the exterior of an Apple MacBook. However the texture of the eo's exterior plastic hints at a lighter, and softer composition. Apple's MacBook case is made of polycarbonate that is designed to be "impact resistant". The eo UMPC is a much smaller and lighter device. A polycarbonate exterior would be cost-prohibitive and unnecessary.

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Agopc has launched the ago7 Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer which is capable of using any Bluetooth-ready, EDGE- or EV-DO-networked cell phone to make Internet connection. "Our lightweight ago7 UMPC is ideally suited to using 'phone as modem,' or PAM," states agopc President and CEO David Carroll. "Subscribers to data plans with such companies as Cingular, Sprint, or Verizon can get even more value from their extensive network service by combining PAM with the versatility and power of ago7." agopc has posted a one-page setup guide entitled "Using Your ago7 and PAM" on their website, www.agopc.com (linked from the "Buy/Specs" page).

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With the dimensions of 165 x 165 x 51mm, the AOpen MiniPC is designed for high mobility and to free-up some extra space in your work environment. 'The AOpen MiniPC Duo MP945-VXR is a $350 bare-bones system, clearly designed to capture the pocket-size feel of the popular Mac Mini. AOpen has offered Mac Mini clones before, including full systems, such as the MP945-V, but this is the first one to harness the power of Intel's Core 2 Duo processor. The MP945-VXR was first introduced back in May 2006, but it has just been updated to include support for the popular "Merom" Core 2 Duo mobile processors. If you bought one of these bare-bones systems before now, don't worry--AOpen promises a downloadable BIOS update that will allow you to swap in a Core 2 Duo CPU.'

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The CarryPad posts initial impressions and views of the RaonDigital Vega UMPC. 'Finally, as if they were waiting for Hugo to air his unboxing video, the German customs people released my Vega today and I've just finished the first round of photography and three or four hours playing with it. My first opinions are good to very good. Way better than I expected. As I suggested in the previous Vega post, this is going to make a great home/car PC. I was shocked at how small it was when I opened it up. The same thing happened to me when I opened the Easybook P7. Somehow its just hard to imagine full XP machine on this scale and that's what makes it so surprising.'

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PC Mag reviewed the Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P UMPC and concluded the computer proved to be an "extremely useful device". 'Sony has made several attempts at a handheld PC before, including the Sony VAIO VGN-U750P which was eventually discontinued in the United States. The problem with the U750P: It was too bulky and lacked a built-in keyboard. The OQO model 01 did have a QWERTY thumb keyboard, but its performance could not satisfy my needs. And then there's the Toshiba Libretto, our Editors' Choice for mini PCs, which probably has the most proficient design for a miniature laptop PC.

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Tony Smith writing over at Reg Hardware previews the soon-to-be launched Linux-based HandyPC. 'German phone maker Road has announced its answer to Nokia's Communicator. Dubbed the HandyPC, the phone-computer combo is based on the Linux operating system and Trolltech's Qtopia GUI. It's a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE device with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board too.

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Gizmodo reports on the new Vega UMPC that works with GPS and is priced at $700. 'The UMPC-like device has an AMD Geode LX800 CPU, Windows XP Home (bleh), 256MB of RAM, a 30GB hard disk, WiFi, USB, a 4.3-inch LCD, GPS connector, and USB connectors for a keyboard and TV over DMB. It's available in September in Korea.

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Chris Ziegler has posted a "hand-on" review of the ARINC's eFlyBook on Engadget. 'Speaking from a pilot's perspective, the $899 eFlyBook gives major bang for the buck for one simple reason: it eliminates reams of books and binders that all but the most casual flyboys need to have at the ready. Reams, people. To make matters worse, the documentation is subject to fairly frequent updates. The eFlyBook rocks a subscription model that automatically updates loaded charts via a link to a PC -- you get six months for free, then $249/year thereafter. ARINC's loaded a custom app onto the iLiad to manage their charts in an intelligent way, though the software was a bit flaky (read: sluggish, partially non-functional) at the time of our encounter and an update is promised in the next couple weeks.

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The HTC TyTN 3G Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 based Pocket PC phone receives a favorable review over at Shiny Shiny.tv. 'The design of the Tytn is much like you would see on the T-Mobile Sidekick (guess who made that?). It feels solid but not heavy, and the keyboard slide is smooth, with a reassuring click when it's in place. The screen automatically switches from portrait to landscape on that magic 'click' and there are soft buttons in both views which make it easy to access key functions,if you don't fancy getting out the stylus for the touchscreen.

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Newlaunches.com reports on the announcement of the new Daewoo Lucoms Solo M1 UMPC. 'Daewoo Lucoms unveiled its new 7-inch wide screen UMPC 'Solo M1' following the huge success of the Samsung Q1 UMPC. The Solo M1 will be powered by an Intel Celeron 900 Mhz processor and runs on Windows XP Tabled Edition. It features a variety of multimedia features like Video and music playing via Windows Media player, DMB tuner and a 1.3 MP webcam for video conferencing. Connectivity options include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Also included is a S-Video out on its cradle station. Optional accessories include a sleek leather case, mini keyboard, external optical drive, navigation etc.'

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Matthew Brodsky writing over at Laptopical.com, gives a brief overview of the features on the sleek Flybook ultraportable computer. 'If their web site is any indication, Flybook will hook it up. The first visuals that hit you (at least me) on the laptop manufacturer's site are chicks in bikinis, and fit men with the air of independent wealth. In other words, owning a Flybook will get you the ladies and make you slimmer, more handsome, and more successful. Flip-flop if you're the fairer gender. OK, it can't do all that, but a Flybook laptop is one of the most attractive ultraportables on the market. The chassis is smooth-lined, with polished color options ranging from innocent white to feisty red to midnight blue to bad-boy black. And the Flybook laptop redefines the notion of ultraportable. It's only 9.25 x 6.1 x 1.22 inches in size, and weighs only about 2.65 pounds, and can also be used as a pen-ready tablet pc.'

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'The C1 Ultra Mobile PC is a new breed of mobile device that is setting a new standard in the PC, Telco and Consumer Electronics industries. The C1 Ultra Mobile PC is designed as a total lifestyle product serving mobile entertainment, communication as well as computing needs in one go. Unique in design, C1 Ultra Mobile PC is a hybrid version of other portable mobile devices but with integrated multimedia functions that complement digital lifestyle users.

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The Electrovaya Scribbler is definitely capable of much more than its name implies. Steve Smith reviews this tablet PC for Laptop Mag and reports on the features of this somewhat pricey computer. 'Along with Motion Computing, Electrovaya is one of the only manufacturers to work almost exclusively on tablet design, and this laser focus shows in the quality and usability of the Scribbler SC 3100 Premium. It represents only a modest tweaking of last year’s SC 3000, but this is one of the most versatile, if costly, pure slate tablets available. A superb screen, rock-solid feel, and very good all-around performance add up to a model that should be on any tablet shopper’s short list.'

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Digital Trends.com provides an in-depth analysis of the features of the latest portable, computing product from Sony. 'The Sony VAIO U line of PCs, first introduced in 2002, has gone through many revisions. From the early U1 through the U70/U50, the ultra-portable U series has had its fair share of innovation and drawbacks. The early models, including the U1, U3 and U101 used the classic clamshell/laptop design. They were largely seen as simply tiny, underpowered laptops for niche vertical markets.

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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.

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The AOpen MiniPC Duo cost a few bucks more than the Mac Mini but with features such as Intel's Core Duo this computer is a very worthy competitor to its more popular competitor. 'Innovations such as water cooling and quad-SLI have turned gaming PCs into space-hogging giants. But some Media Center PCs have taken the opposite route, shrinking to sublaptop proportions. The positively petite Mac Mini Core Duo has won the affections of many and inspired copycat systems such as the Blueado m5e and the AOpen MiniPC Duo MP945-V.

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CNET blogger, Justin Jaffe , has written a preview of Samsung's Q1 Ultra Mobile PC. 'Starting at $1,099, the Q1 features a 7-inch (diagonal) display, weighs about 1.7 pounds, and runs a modified version of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet. The device 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.'

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Marc Orchant previews the soon-to-be released Ultra-Mobile eo UMPC v7110 PC from TabletKiosk. 'TabletKiosk has announced official pricing and configurations for the eo, their Ultra-Mobile PC offering. Orders are being taken now for an April delivery. Prices start at $899.00 for a 256 MB configuration and a "special" pre-release configuration with 512 MB is available for $999.99. The eo is available in black or white and an extended battery option that delivers 4 hours of plug-free mobility has been announced but it not yet available. eo uses the Via processor, includes WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and provides 800x480 native resolution on its 7" touch screen with a zoom mode to display 800x600 or1024x768.'

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Microsoft has released details of its Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), a new category of mobile computing device that features small, lightweight, carry-everywhere hardware design coupled with the full functionality of a Microsoft Windows-based PC and a choice of input options, including enhanced touch-screen capabilities. The computer known as "Origami" is likely to appeal mostly to the enthusiasts who can use this as not a second, but likely a third PC and students who can get access to cheap Tablet PC technology.

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If you on the hunt for a Mini PC (personal computer) there is the Apple Mac mini and then there is the Evesham Mini PC Plus. 'The Mini PC Plus comes with integrated Gigabit Ethernet and there is a mini PCI slot available for a Wireless LAN option (£42.54 + VAT extra). For storage there is an 80GB, 5,400rpm laptop drive, and the DVD burner is a dual format, dual layer unit (8x DVD read, 8x DVD+/-R, 4x DVD+/-RW, 2.4x DVD-R Dual Layer) so there's no problem with backing up your data.' This device comes with decent specs and should raise more than an eyebrow when you are comparing it with the competition. This device retails around £700 in the UK.

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