- Motion LE1600 with View Anywhere Screen
- Motion LS800 with View Anywhere Screen
- Fujitsu ST5112 with Indoor/Outdoor Screen
- Fujitsu ST5111 with backlit outdoor screen
- Toshiba Tecra M7 Duo Core
- Toshiba Portege M400 Duo Core
- Fujitsu P1610
- Tablet Kiosk UMPC eo 7110
- Coming soon - IBM/Lenovo X60 with Multiview/Multitouch screen!
imagine LAN Announces UltraSync Portable™ for USB Flash Drives
PR Web
imagine LAN, Inc., a leading developer of mobility and recovery software applications, today announced the introduction of UltraSync Portable, an extension of the UltraSync™ family that has been specifically designed to meet the sync needs of USB flash drive users.
UltraSync Portable enables you to sync your Windows XP or Vista PC with your favorite USB flash drive or other portable memory device (microdrive, iPod®, MP3 player, etc.) and take all your favorite digital content (Files, Documents, Pictures, Internet Favorites, Music, Videos, and Outlook®) with you for use when you travel or use borrowed PCs. When you return, UltraSync Portable will automatically sync any changes made on both your PC and your flash drive.
UltraSync Portable runs from a USB flash drive and supports bi-directional sync partnerships (including deletion sync) with multiple PCs. In addition, UltraSync Portable provides a handy single direction migration feature to easily setup digital content on a new desktop, notebook, tablet, or UMPC.
Getting ready for CES
Whatisnew.com
My nieces are getting ready for CES. Right now they are sitting at the kitchen counter loading software onto a UMPC. TabletKiosk graciously sent them a V7110 UMPC to borrow for their interviews during CES.
Last CES the girls borrowed an HP TC1100 Tablet PC. This is what they use to record most of their Neek Talk podcasts. However, in getting ready for CES they were privately discusssing how they'd be embarrassed to have a 3 year old Tablet PC on the show floor this year when they are so enthusiastic about the new hardware and Windows Vista. In their last podcast they brazenly asked for a loaner (without telling any adults with editing power, I might add) and TabletKiosk promptly responded.
Thank you TabletKiosk!
Live from Las Vegas
Sneak Peaks of New Tablet PCs, UMPCs and Accessories
Beginning Saturday Night....
The World's Largest Annual Tradeshow for Consumer Technology!
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind.
Kohjinsha SA1F00A UMPC hands-on
engadget
Nice, we got to spend a few fleeting moments with the Kohjinsha SA1F00A convertible tablet UMPC. It's kind of pushing the boundaries of what a UMPC actually is since, well, as we said it's a convertible tablet, but it's a damned tiny and small one. It's also rather solid-feeling (hey, Japanese engineering at work). Image gallery, hop to it.
CES 2007: Samsung launches UMPC with flash hard drive
TG Daily
One of the first opportunities to get your hands on a 1.8", NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD) drives may be Samsung's upgraded ultra mobile PC (UMPC).
The new "Q1P SSD" integrates Samsung's 32 GB SSD instead of the 1.8" hard drives of the original Q1 and Q1P. As a result of the SSD, Samsung claims that the device achieves a boot time that is about 25-50% faster than a comparable device with a traditional hard drive. The SSD is rated at data read speed of 53 MB/s and a data write speed of 28 MB/s. Also, Samsung claims that the Q1P SSD UMPC is able to withstand twice the impact of the hard-drive-enabled model.
Medion UMPC confirmed, coming January 30
engadget
The last we saw or heard about a UMPC from Medion was way back in September when a grainy image of such a device was leaked at IFA. Turns out that the grainy image was real, as Bill Gates recently demonstrated a UMPC device from Medion at his CES keynote in order to tout a new version of Microsoft's Origami Experience user interface. In a move sure to please readers interested in the impressive specs list of the MD RIM 1000 -- 6.5-inch touchscreen, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, onboard GPS, DVB-T tuner and webcam -- Medion's first UMPC is to be made available on Jan 30, which happens to be the same date that Microsoft plans to release this other piece of software you may or may not have heard about
OQO Unveils the Model 02 Ultra Mobile PC
Yahoo!
CES Keynote Speech -- Bill Gates today showcased OQO's next generation ultra-mobile PC, 
the model 02, in his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Weighing a mere one pound and small enough to fit in a pocket, the model 02 is the world's smallest Windows Vista capable computer. The model 02 is up to four times faster and has a display more than six times brighter than its groundbreaking predecessor, the model 01+. Redesigned from the ground up, the model 02 features a new ergonomic backlit keyboard and capacitive TouchScrollers(TM) for easy input and navigation. The model 02 incorporates complete wireless connectivity - including EV-DO Wireless WAN, WiFi, and Bluetooth - ensuring the user has high speed and uncompromised access to the internet, email, and networked applications.
Its 1:40 am here in Las Vegas - calling it an early night....
CES Reports: The Tablet PC and UMPC Meetup
Gotta Be Mobile
What a party! This year’s Tablet PC and UMPC Meetup turned into quite a shindig. I heard a headcount of around 100 or so in attendance at Cheesburger Las Vegas. Numbers are one thing, but let me tell you the feeling in the room was thrilling throughout the evening. With a mix of Tablet PC evangelists, users, OEMs, developers, Microsoft folk, and a few friends and family in attendance, you could feel a very positive energy emanating within the room.
In certain corners of the restaurant folks were showing off their own personal machines, next to manufacturers who were showing off accesories. In one area, TabletKiosk’s Martin Smekal engaged the Neek Talkers, (Elizabeth, Sarah, and Kim Heiny) in a long conversation. Watching that occur from a distance lended a very special feel to the event that is really hard to describe, even though it is often done so with the word communiity. It certainly is a community of like minded individuals, but in my humble opinion, the energy coursing through that room was bigger than just the sense of that word community
This entire evening would be possible without the work of the First Lady of The First Family of Tablet PCs, Lora Heiny, so everyone owes her a big thank you. And speaking of the First Family, it was great to meet Robert and Joan Heiny, the folks responsbile for all those Heinys, and although Loren wasn’t there, he and his brother Layne, who was in attendance, hooked up a webcam and streamed the event live. (You can check it out here.)
TabletKiosk ruggedizes UMPC
The Tech Report
Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) platform was launched close to a year ago, and there are numerous UMPCs on display at CES. TabletKiosk is showing off a new ruggedized UMPC based on VIA's C7-M 1.2GHz processor and VX700N north bridge. The device sports an LED-backlit panel with an 800x480 resolution and 350 nits brightness, and there's an outdoor screen option for those looking to improve visibility in sunlight. A biometric fingerprint reader, PCMCIA and SD slots, GigE, and VGA output have also been added to the mix. Users can also choose between two and four-cell batteries that offer 2.5 and up to 3.75 hours of run time, respectively.
TabletKiosk isn't targeting its ruggedized UMPC directly at consumers, but anyone will be able to buy one through the company's web site. Be prepared for some sticker shock, though. Rugged doesn't come cheap, and the UMPC will sell for $1399..
In addition to revealing its UMPC plans, TabletKiosk is also pushing a new 12" tablet that will eventually be available with a Core 2 Duo processor option. The tablet features Intel's 945 chipset, is Vista-compliant, and can accommodate 2.5 hard drives up to 7,200RPM and up to 4GB of memory.
Stalking The Wild UMPC
Forbes
Very few UMPCs exist, yet Microsoft's (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) specified format (a UMPC must run a full version of Windows, and starting today, that version must be Vista) has plenty of competitors. At the "Digital Experience" floor show in Vegas Sunday night, there were more non-UMPC tiny computers floating around than Microsoft-approved ones.
FranklinCovey Announces Updates to Planning Applications and New Gadget for Windows Vista at CES 2007
Business Wire
FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) today announced updates to its award-winning productivity applications, PlanPlus™ for Windows and PlanPlus™ for Microsoft Outlook, which will be compliant with Windows Vista and Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 by January 29, 2007. Both applications are based on the FranklinCovey Planning System and assist users in getting organized and focused on their priorities, to increase overall effectiveness using a desktop, notebook or Tablet PC.
FranklinCovey also announced the release of the FranklinCovey Task List Gadget for Windows Vista, which enables users to quickly view their PlanPlus for Microsoft Outlook or PlanPlus for Windows task list within the Windows Vista Sidebar. It allows users to add and sort tasks by rank and priority using the FranklinCovey planning methodology. The gadget will be available with the 30-day trial or purchase ($99.95) of PlanPlus v.5.1 for Windows or PlanPlus v.4.1 for Microsoft Outlook. Both applications and the gadget were created with development partner, Agilix®.
OQO Delivers World's First Ultra Mobile PC With Integrated Mobile Broadband Service Powered by Sprint
PR Newswire
OQO Inc., leader of the UMPC-Pro market and creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows XP computer, today announced that OQO will be offering the new OQO model 02 computer with integrated mobile broadband capabilities via the Sprint (NYSE: S) Power Vision Network (SM). Where available, the advanced Sprint mobile broadband network provides wireless high speed data services and covers more than 188 million people. The model 02's integrated mobile broadband technology means convenient, fast, and secure connectivity to the internet, email, and business applications for mobile professionals wherever Sprint (NYSE: S) has coverage.
The defining advantage to mobile broadband technology is that it doesn't require a wireless hotspot for connectivity. The combination of wireless broadband capability and the widely available Sprint network, together with the model 02's pocketable design and enterprise-class performance signals a monumental shift in the level of productivity that is now available to enterprise users, who can carry their model 02 when traveling and can be connected anytime.
Tablet PC & UMPC Counter
Whatisnew.com
Tablet PC Counter was started almost two years ago, however, there has been a placeholder. Today, new software was installed which allows members to submit and vote on the latest stories about Tablet PCs and UMPCs.
There are little glitches because this is beta software. Plus, I am a little nervous about this project because in order for it to work the site must include everyone from the community.
Intel kid and education UMPC prototypes on display at CES 2007
Whatisnew.com
At Intel's CES 2007 booth, "Cool Ultra-Mobile Devices" were placed right next to the make your own commercial area. The high traffic area allowed for easy access to these UMPCs. Intel displayed units that are shipping today, such as the ASUS R2H and the Samsung Q1, as well as several prototypes.
Tip: Installing Windows Vista RTM on TabletKiosk eo v7110 UMPC
Whatisnew.com
If you plan to install Windows Vista on your TabletKiosk eo v7110 Ultra-Mobile PC, we've been using the drivers that TabletKiosk has posted for Windows XP. You can find them in the v7110 download section.We've been installing them all: Graphics, chipset, Touch digitizer, etc. Save to your hard drive, unzip, and then run as administrator.
Recently, before Christmas to be exact, I sold my Fujitsu T4210. “What” I hear you yell! My logic was this: If I move my gadgets I will all remain ahead of the pack and knowledgeable enough to warrant anyone reading this blog. What ended up happening was the deepest exploration of my personal views on mobility and what UMPC really means to me.
Because I moved my T4210 on pretty quickly I was faced with the dilemma of which machine to choose next. I am bit lucky though in that I had “almost” anything at my finger tip. So what did I reach for and why??? That is the million dollar question.
The following is a succinct three-part video documenting my thoughts and feelings towards Ultra-Mobile PC today and why I was able to replace my desktop, and therefore increase my productivity! So grab some popcorn and sit back and watch another episode of the UberTablet blog; or is that vlog?
Part One
View it on MyYouTube
When I brought home my things from school today, the thought, "Man, I really need to get a Tablet PC" crossed my mind more than once. In one arm, I had a 2 1/2" three ring binder for four classes and a separate 1 1/2" binder for another class. In the other arm, I had a few textbooks for homework, and my pencil case. Then, I figured out why a Tablet PC or a UMPC would be more logical than an outdated, standard, binder-filled backpack.
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Weight. By the age of twelve, my backpack weighed a good 25 lbs. And that was not including textbooks. In contrast, I have seen many Tablet PCs and UMPCs that weigh around 3 lbs or less.
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US700W UMPC from no-name OEM makes the big boys look bad
engadget
Sometimes it takes an unknown to show these megacorps how it's done -- and we do mean unknown: we've got plenty specs of this here UMPC, but virtually zero info on the manufacturer. All the same, if these looks and deets are any indication, we shouldn't have long to wait for rebadges to start popping up. The US700W sports a 7-inch 800 x 470 screen, Celeron M 1.06GHz processor, a 20-60GB 1.8-inch HDD, 1.3 megapixel webcam, SD card reader, Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11b/g. While it doesn't sound near beefy enough to run Aero, you get Vista Business or Ultimate pre-installed (hooray for Vistagami), and the 1GB of RAM should help on that front. Where it gets especially exciting is the 20.5mm thickness and 19.8 ounce weight, making it one of the slimmest and lightest products in its class. Things are also looking up in the US701 version, which includes a 2 megapixel camera, built-in SiRF Star III GPS, and a 1024 x 600 pixel display. Finally, the US702 does 'em all one better with a convertible keyboard, which boosts the overall thickness to 26mm, but is a must for certain users. Obviously, we're rather clueless in regards to price and launch date on this thing, but at least we've got a vid (after the break) to keep us occupied while we wait for this hotness to drop.
OQO PC comes small, but benefits are big
The Daily Advertiser
The new model, unveiled last week during Bill Gates' speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, is improved, though it also exacts trade-offs. Notably, the standard battery is a relative weakling, and the machine is not ideal for touch-typing.
Yet there's something attractive about this itty-bitty computer, especially when you take advantage of a pretty fast cellular connection to the Internet.
The new OQO is the latest in an expanding field for bantamweight computers known as UMPCs (ultramobile PCs), a class of machines being pushed by Microsoft. They are more robust, and larger, than PDAs but generally not the versatile workhorses that conventional laptops are.
You can use an optional digital pen to tap directly on the screen and select objects. The $29 pen is supplied when you order Tablet PC software, the pen-based Microsoft operating system, a $100 premium.
Hi all, I'm happy to announce that Origami Experience has been published to the download center for UMPC users who install or upgrade to Windows Vista. If you don't know what Origami Experience is, read some of the previous blogs and check out the video demo we have.
So, when you are all ready, click on the link below to download the Origami Experience Pack. It includes Origami Experience, Sudoku, and Windows Vista Touch Settings.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AC349E84-C109-4AE7-A973-411C1DE2457F&displaylang=en
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista
- Supported Hardware: UMPC
About a week back, Matt, James and I were wondering when OQO was going to update their Model 02 product order page for Vista. Looks like they did yesterday, which of course, was timed to coincide with the Microsoft Windows Vista launch. Gorkon, a jkOTR reader and frequent commenter, spotted the updated product page last night and noted the following: "Windows Vista Ultimate only adds $100 on top of the OQO price.
