UltraMobilePCs.com New Archive
December 2006
TabletKiosk eo v7110 UMPC Review
Tablet PC Reviews
TabletKiosk's eo v7110 UMPC carries a mixed bag of features and capabilities to satisfy the needs of certain mobile professionals. The eo is a hip looking device that can make a great alternative to carrying a larger Tablet PC or notebook computer. TabletKiosk offers custom configuration options such as a whopping 160GB hard drive and various add-ons such as the extended battery and dock. With that kind of flexibility coupled with the relatively low $899 base price, the eo can easily fit the needs to get you or your business functionally mobile.
TabletPCReview.com Holiday Mobile Giveaway Contest
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'Tis the season for giving and this year we have a lot to give and a contest that should be fun for all. With over $2,000 in prizes and two ways to win, four lucky people will start the New Year off with a smile. So avoid the hustle and bustle this year, enter to win one of four great prizes in the Holiday Mobile Giveaway and have a great 2007 on PROPortable and TabletPCReview.com!
Grand Prize: The grand prize is an Asus R2H UMPC customized with a Cinnamon Anodized Brushed Aluminum face and also a custom dark charcoal painted chassis. The winner of this Asus R2h will be selected randomly from all entrants names (from both the pool of photo entry submissions and those that purchased PROPortable systems). Click here for an overview of the Asus R2H at PROPortable.com.
UMPC: better, but the jury's still out
ZDNet UK
We've just reviewed our second Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), the R2H from ASUS. In case you'd forgotten, the UMPC caused something of a stir back in February/March when Microsoft ran a teaser campaign for Origami (Redmond's codename for what turned out to be the UMPC) — a small slate-style Tablet PC running Windows XP.
Optimists hoped that Origami/UMPC systems would be go-anywhere, do-anything wonder-gadgets, but the bubble of anticipation soon burst when Samsung unveiled the Q1 at CeBIT in Hannover. The Q1, although a neat enough piece of kit, was short on features, processing power and battery life, and long on price (£799 inc. VAT).
It's taken until now to get our hands on a second UMPC, and the ASUS R2H is a big improvement. It still costs £799 (inc. VAT), which will get you a very decent traditional notebook, but (in the UK at least) you get a great set of extras and add-ons, including a digital TV tuner, folding keyboard, external DVD rewriter and a mouse. That's on top of built-in features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and a 1.3-megapixel digital camera. We certainly enjoyed setting up this little critter on the desk and keeping an eye on the TV news.
Next-gen OQO ultra-portable computer coming
TG Daily
OQO has been selling its portable "model 01" computer more about 26 months without significant changes. The once much anticipated design has settled in a market niche that is now being populated by ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs). Rumors about a potential successor have flying around for some time, but a FCC filing now confirms that the device will be announced soon.
Today, the OQO model 01+ sells from $1200 and will be replaced by a completely new design soon. According to a filing published on the FCC website today, the new ultra-portable computer has been approved by the organization and could be ready for introduction in the near future. Expect the model 02 to make its debut during CES 2007 (January 8-11) or earlier.
Images and technical specifications of the device have not been published due to a confidentiality request by OQO.
GiveMePower Launches New Ultra Mobile Computing Solutions
ccnmatthews.com
GiveMePower Corporation (OTCBB:GMPW), today launched two new ultra-mobile computing solutions for building surveying and inspection, construction area estimating and reporting, and facilities asset and information management - featuring hardware from mobility market leaders Dell and Tablet Kiosk.
Centered around GiveMePower's critically-acclaimed PowerCAD ® SiteMaster TM as-built floor planning, design and facilities information management software, two different Turn-On-and-Go solutions are now available for purchase, featuring either Dell's Axim TM X51v handheld PC or Tablet Kiosk's eo TM Ultra Mobile PC as the mobile / handheld computing device, and Leica Geosystem's DISTO TM A6 Bluetooth ® wireless laser to measure and instantly create AutoCAD ® -compatible drawings with "point, shoot, done" simplicity and speed.
UMPC News: Black Diamond Advanced Technology Announces Rugged UMPC
MobileTechReview.com
Black Diamond Advanced Technology (Black Diamond), a technology development firm specializing in the design and implementation of rugged electronic systems, today announced the launch of its flagship product the SwitchBack PC (www.switchbackpc.com), the world's first rugged UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer). 
Extendable Modules - Black Diamond's Patent-Pending Technology
The SwitchBack has all the features of today's rugged handheld tablet PCs, but it's smaller, more powerful and it has another significant differentiator... a detachable/attachable Module on the back which can be used to extend functionality by adding additional hardware, devices or connector interfaces. Examples of Modules that can be easily added to the SwitchBack are, but are not limited to:
Additional processor, hard drive or battery
Custom I/O Options (data transfer, interface extensions)
Fingerprint reader
RFID, Barcode Scanner or Mag Stripe Reader
Radio(s), terrestrial
Digital camera
GPS receiver
Breathalyzer, Laser Range Finder
We've just released eWallet 5.0, for Pocket PCs, Palm OS Handhelds, Smartphones, Windows PCs and UMPCs. With eWallet 5.0 you can:
- Sync your wallets more easily with our improved Sync Setup
- Access your data wherever you go with more synchronization options:
- Synchronize with multiple PCs, PDAs, or computers on a network
- Synchronize to remote locations on the web
- View your wallets remotely with FilesAnywhere Remote Storage built right in
- Get complete support from the Windows Vista Mobile Device Center
- Know your data is secure with "Always On" password protection
- Enjoy the great new look with new icons from IconIdea
- Customize your cards even more with four free self-installing icon packs
Free Upgrades
If you bought eWallet 4.1 from us within the last 90 days, the upgrade to version 5.0 is free, on the same platform(s)
SnagIt 8.2 now has the features that users - like you - have asked us to add.
Send Captures Directly to Your Favorite Applications
With SnagIt's new output accessories you can send your captures directly to 
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MindManager, or Flickr, with a single click.
Print Exactly What You Want
Tired of your screen captures printing the size of a postage stamp? SnagIt 8.2 prints captures exactly the way you see them onscreen - the right size, every time. And, SnagIt remembers your last-used custom print settings.
Compatible with Vista and Office 2007
Whenever you're ready to try new technologies like Vista or upgrade to Office 2007, you can rely on SnagIt to continue to capture anything on your screen.
TabletKiosk ™ Introduces the Powerbank MP3400
Universal Battery Pack Can Power Many Portable Devices
TabletKiosk, a leader in Tablet PC and mobile computing solutions, is pleased to 
introduce the Powerbank MP3400 Universal Battery Pack, the simple and efficient way to add hours of computing time to your Sahara Slate PC ®, eo ™ UMPC or other portable computing device.
The Powerbank MP3400 is a rechargeable battery pack that can power many portable electronic devices. To use, simply connect the MP3400 to your mobile device and select the appropriate output voltage.
The MP3400 ships with eight (8) different adapter tips to fit the DC ports on many common electronic devices, including portable DVD players, digital cameras, digital camcorders, PDAs, mobile phones, and more.
How Microsoft Botched Marketing The Ultra-Mobile PC -- And Why You Might Want To Buy One Anyway
TechWeb
Who Should Buy A UMPC?
UMPCs are versatile little computers. I should know, I've been using ultra-portable computers for several years. I could see early on that the benefits of having a full computer small enough to take everywhere would revolutionize my ability to capture productive time that is normally lost. What makes UMPCs so appealing is the ability to use a full Windows XP-based computer virtually anywhere I go.
Professionals shouldn't discount the UMPC out of hand just because they look too cute for serious business. These are full computers and can do anything that needs to be done in a business setting. Sales representatives can use UMPCs in the field because they are so light and small compared to full notebook computers. They are easy to carry. Since they run same programs as a desktop PC, there are no compromises when the need arises to access important customer information.
Motion Computing Announces Addition to Manufacturing Strategy
press release
Tablet PC market leader teams up with leading Taiwan-based manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, today announced a manufacturing agreement with ASUSTeK, Inc., a leading provider of computers, communications and consumer electronics based in Taipei, Taiwan. ASUS will become an original design manufacturer of Motion™ tablet PCs and peripherals. New Motion products built by ASUS will be released beginning in 2007
Happy Holidays From UMPCS.com
HTC reportedly to offer its first UMPC in 1H 2007
DigiTimes, Taiwan
High Tech Computer (HTC), a leading Taiwan-based maker handsets, will offer its first ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), code named Athena, in the first half of 2007 at the soonest, according to industry sources.
HTC has actively stepped into UMPC development and production in light of the market niche between notebook PCs and smartphones, the sources indicated.
Athena will have the following features: a Marvel 624MHz processor; Microsoft Windows Mobile Pocket PC operating system; a 5-inch VGA screen; a separate QWERTY keyboard which can combine with the screen to become a mini notebook PC; a built-in 3-megapixel phone camera with an 8GB hard disk drive; support for Wi-Fi, 3G, HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access), Bluetooth and GPS (global positioning system), the sources pointed out. As Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and 7-inch screens are mainstream specifications for UMPC models, Athena is different in these two respects, the sources noted
CES Gathering update: Tablet PC & UMPC Community Gathering
Whatisnew.com
CES is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to the annual Tablet PC & UMPC Community Gathering. I just got off the phone with Cheeseburger Las Vegas, where we met last year, to confirm our reservation for January 9th.The annual gathering with Tablet PC - and now UMPC - community enthusiasts has become one of my favorite parts of CES. It's a great place to talk with members of the Microsoft Mobile & Tailored Platforms Division (mobile PC, Tablet PC, and UMPC teams), OEMs, and ISVs, MVPs, and prominent online community members. Don't forget to bring your Tablet PC or UMPC!
Cheeseburger Las Vegas, in the Aladdin Casino Desert Passage.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
3:30PM - 6PM
RSVP to ljheiny at hotmail dot com.
How can I help?
There are many ways you can help!
- Come prepared to talk Tablets, UMPCs, and future ultra-mobile PC technology.
- ISVs and OEMs may bring sample products and brochures for people to test drive.
- If your company has a giveaway, please let me know so we can make arrangements. Email me, please.
- Please help spread the word throughout the community. If you post on your website please link back to this original post, so if someone has a question I can help.
What about invitations?
If you'd like to reach out to a company / individual or think that someone should, let me know and I can share a common email with details about the event. It is an informal event, but we want to make sure that people know about it!
TabletPc2.com 2006 Products of the Year
It was my intention to have full reviews of the 2006 Products of the Year for you in December 2006. Due to an injury in November I haven't been able to get these reviews done in time to post them for you this month, but I promise you the full reviews will be up in early 2007.
Until then I hope you will enjoy finding out what the Products of the Year are and visiting the manufactures web sites for more information.
For all of the readers, sponsors and friends of TabletPc2.com
please accept my apologies for falling behind in the last few weeks.
Best Wishes For A Wonderful New Year
Linda A. Epstein
Owner - Editor - Publisher
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