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... this devices support gsm or cdma, you may find them against ppl's face.
-Prakash
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hell has frozen over. 
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This device is too big for pocket and too small for work.
800x480 screen resolution? I think it's a joke.
Even 1024x768 is not enough for work. This is minimal minimum.
Perfect candidate for "Most unneeded device 2006" contest.
I've already have TOSHIBA M205 with 12in screen (1400x1050 resolution). This is real device.
Price... $600-1000 for what? For "internet browser for pages a-la 90ties"? No way. All current internet stuff optimized for 1024, not for 800 pixels.
Also. Remember iPod Nano problems! Device with "open screen"! How about screen protection?
IMHO, stupid device.
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I already got an X41, a bit bigger. But run smootly Visual Studio, Photoshop and VMware running Windows XP.
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MS totally dropped the ball and did zero marketing for them AFAIK (I've never seen any ads for them myself).
The Samsung 999 PMC[^] is a really neat little device. It plays WMAs, supports Janus, plays videos, has about 3 hours battery life, and it's small and light enough to carry. The trouble is, none of the music services got on board with videos, and then Apple swooped in with the video iPod (and it's tiny screen  ) and because iTunes sells TV shows, the iPod won (again).
--Mike--
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These little monsters are the perfect interface for my CNC mill and lathe, assuming they're capable of running EMC/Debian. I'll take two at ~$500 each.
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For those of you who are considering UMPC/Origami, what do you see yourself using it for?
For me it *would* be:
1. Mobile gaming
2. Basic net surfing/email
3. Mobile storage, editing, display and annotating of my digital still & video content
4. GPS
5. Mobile demo / presentation system
6. Quick Note-taking
But without a decent CPU, more RAM, bigger hard drive, discrete 3D graphics, longer battery life, SD card reader, Firewire, GPS, SVHS or HDMI output, and 3G broadband most of this is just impossible 
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As a non-work related device ... in my book ... it's useless. People can already get Email, MP3s and Internet access on mobile phone; which is far easier to carry about -and- it's a phone (which is actually more useful than the other junk).
But from a "work related" stand-point, I see this device being very useful:
Medical, Trucking, Repair service, Etc...
Much better than those bulky laptops most lug about these days.
Just my 2 cents.
:..::. Douglas H. Troy ::..
Bad Astronomy |Development Blogging|Viksoe.dk's Site
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What good is a 900MHz Celeron processor with 256 or 512MB RAM, a tiny 30GB hard drive and no discrete graphics going to be in October when Vista is launched?
Everytime I read the spec I get flashbacks of when I tried to install Windows 95 on a 386DX with 8MB RAM 
Intel have already roadmapped a ULV 1.6GHz/15W Core solo processor for 06, ATI already have availability on the Imageon ULV GPU's for cell phones, and Toshiba have already announced an 80GB 1.8" drive - so all the tech is, or will, be there soon to make UMPC the machine it ought to be.
So when they release a 1.6GHz Core Solo UMPC with 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, discrete graphics capable of real 3D, Vista and 5 hours battery life, I'll be first in line. But you can have the first gen stuff all to yourself
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As for me... it all depend on the price.
I heard it would cost between 500$ and 1000$.
That's quite a large bracket... so if it's in the lower one... yeah I'll try to get one... if it's in the higher one... I'll consider a laptop instead.
What about you?
How much do you think it's gonna cost?
Does the price have a big influence on you?
If someone says "Die mortal!", don't stay to see if he isn't.
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The personal companion has to have a phone in it - otherwise we're back to carrying multiple devices again. And if it does have a phone in it? Then it'd be like speaking into the mic on a laptop.
The Pocket PC's the way to go - keep on cramming more and more into them, don't make them slower (WM5...), have more storage etc. etc...
"I love my Pocket PC"
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I'm amazed by the number of "no" votes. If I had the money I'd love to get one. OQO, is cool too but way too expensive in comparison.
Alex Korchemniy
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Personally, I don't think its a case of "I'd get one if I had the money". I'm very much a gadget freak and would jump at the chance at most gadgets. Its just that, at this point in time, its purpose is a bit ambiguous.
I mean, If I want mobile computing, I have my laptop, or a tablet. If I need mobile music, I've got a choice of my iPod, or my mobile phone (Sony Ericsson D750i). Photos: Mobile (2MPix, or compact digicam). PDA: (again, Mobile phone does a fair bit (I love the Ericsson P910i).
To me its nothing more than a very small laptop. Why would I want that. Its not a new gadget, just a revamped old concept.
I'll think I'll wait and see.
I Dream of Absolute Zero
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I would like this device, but 3hrs battery live is not "mobile" for me, 12 hrs of my PDA is just acceptable, with this I would run out of power too soon.
Pavel
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I just don't see myself loving a device that is supposedly meant to be with you all the time but can only work for 3 hours between drinks. That cuts out almost every mobile application for the device I can think of.
regards,
Paul Watson
Ireland
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I have to agree with others here: the battery life, even with the extended battery life, makes this device very limiting for a normal person (one that cannot purchase additional batteries and whatnot).
They are going to have to overcome that issue before this device is practical for a normal everyday user, that might already  at the $500 price tag.
:..::. Douglas H. Troy ::..
Bad Astronomy |Development Blogging|Viksoe.dk's Site
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If it's being used to replace PocketPC, you could use more powerful software, larger forms, etc., without going to a full tablet or laptop.
Other than that, it's pretty niche. MS will have to market the hell out of it.
He was a snowflake, like other "unique" snowflakes, falling down, getting stepped on, and pushed aside to disappear.
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I can fit my pocket pc into my jacket pocket. This thing is too big. If I need something bigger, I'd use my laptop because of screen size and even then I think that is too small.
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Ultra-moble PC? They really need to work on that name. Why not just call it MS Gizmo? 
Jeremy Falcon
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Wasn't it originally called the Origami? I think thats a much better, and catchier name.
I Dream of Absolute Zero
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If we're looking for fancy toys we would all like but don't need i'll take the new OQO . It seems to blow away Microsoft's offering.
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<Neo>Whoa...</Neo>
Now *that* is cool.
1. It's small
2. It has a keyboard
But only 3hrs battery life...
cheers,
Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Chris Maunder wrote: But only 3hrs battery life...
They sell a double capacity battery though.
Jeremy Falcon
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I have an OQO and it is awesome!!! 
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