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UMPC: Better, But The Jury's Still Out
Blog 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...
[December 6, 2006, 12:33]
MSDN Webcast: Overview Of Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) Development For Windows Vista (Level 200)
White Papers An Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) is a fully functional computer that is small, mobile, and runs a complete version of a Windows operating system (currently Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and soon Windows Vista).
[January 1, 1970, 0:59]
Breaking UMPC News From IDF
Blog Our much-travelled Technical Editor Rupert Goodwins is currently deep in Intel briefings at IDF in Beijing, but he's managed to dodge the PowerPoint for long enough to send us this pic of a prototype Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC):
[April 16, 2007, 12:08]
TrafficGPS For UMPC & PC
Downloads The UMPC/PC version is designed to operate with typical 800x600 UMPC displays and supports virtually all GPS hardware. trafficGPS works with any Windows Mobile 2003SE platform and supports virtually all GPS hardware.
[March 30, 2008, 13:01]
HTC Joins UMPC Party
Blog The Register reports that images of HP's first UMPC have appeared online. Microsoft's Ultra-Mobile PC platform hasn't seen great success since it launched at CeBIT this year. Now, though, it has picked up the support of HTC.
[December 21, 2006, 16:03]
UMPC Usage
Talkback I agree that the UMPC is not for everyone, just like a $3,000 Alienware laptop that weighs 10 pounds is not right for everyone. I thought I would post a quick reply to your video. I have been using a Samsung Q1 for over a year now as a companion...
[July 24, 2007, 1:35]
Samsung Promotes Q1 UMPC Improvements
News Samsung's original Q1 UMPC, powered by a low-end Intel Celeron processor, was released a year ago to disappointing reviews and sales, and was plagued by complaints of battery life that lasted only an hour-and-a-half to three hours, slow...
[May 8, 2007, 10:18]
Manufacturers Unwrap First Origami Ultra Mobile PCs
News Intel lifted the lid on Microsoft's Origami project on Thursday by showing off three Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) devices at the CeBIT trade show in Hanover. And while the Samsung and Founder devices were operational and being used to play video, the...
[March 9, 2006, 10:30]
TrafficGPS For Pocket PC
Downloads UMPC/PC version designed to operate with limited UMPC displays. trafficGPS works with any Windows Mobile 2003 platform and above. Designed to operate with the popular square screen format (240x240) or higher.
[April 3, 2007, 14:31]
TrafficGP
Downloads The UMPC/PC version is designed to operate with typical 800x600 UMPC displays and supports virtually all GPS hardware. trafficGPS works with any Windows Mobile 2003SE platform and supports virtually all GPS hardware.
[March 30, 2008, 13:01]
Ultra Mobile PCs May Get Fabric Keyboard
News The fabric keyboards are a good fit for the UMPC because, like other mobile devices, it lacks built-in text input and an external plastic keyboard renders the device less portable, according to Eleksen product manager Andrew Newman.
[March 13, 2006, 7:55]
Companion Device
Talkback I do not mean to contradict you, I just wanted readers to see that the UMPC devices can be very useful if you apply it to the right needs and scenarios. I would never condemn a Jaguar Sedan for not winning an off-road rally because that is not what...
[July 25, 2007, 1:12]
Millions Of Microsoft-based Ultra Mobile PCs To Be Sold
News The slow advance of the UMPC will be hampered by the lack of appropriate processors, In-Stat said, with battery life failing to match the functionality demands of the devices themselves. The first UMPC - the Q1 from Samsung - will go on sale in the...
[April 28, 2006, 9:10]
Origami? We'll Fold
Talkback We see the UMPC as a great handheld waiter terminal solution for our restaurant customers. No problem with the $500 price tag.
[June 12, 2006, 10:56]
Samsung Q1 Ultra Sighted At ZDNet Towers
Blog Samsung UK's Product Marketing Manager for the Q1 Ultra UMPC, Dinesh Chand, was in yesterday to show off the device, which is about to ship in the UK. Since it was unveiled at CeBIT in March the Q1 Ultra — which like its Q1 predecessor will cost...
[June 13, 2007, 12:18]
Ultra Mobile PCs Need Better Battery Life, Says Gartner
Talkback I can see an UMPC with a talkingdesktop interface software and a headset. The battery life needs to at least double and UMPCs really need an interactive interface to succeed. This would allow me to leave my regular desktop behind and let me...
[March 12, 2006, 13:56]
Samsung Q1: A First Look
Talkback I can see an UMPC with a talkingdesktop interface software and a headset. All UMPCs need an interactive speech interface. This would allow me to leave my regular desktop behind and let me control a mobile computer with speech recognition and then...
[March 11, 2006, 21:26]
Photos: Origami Ultra Mobile PCs
News Few details are available on the UMPC from Chinese company Founder, which was not exhibiting at CeBIT. Intel's general manager for Europe, Christian Morales, introducing three Ultra Mobile Origami PCs — from Samsung, Asus and Founder — at CeBIT on...
[March 9, 2006, 12:55]
Prairie Dog Bash
Downloads Have fun while improving your coordination with the UMPC's touch screen. Prairie Dog Bash offers fast and smooth gameplay. Play freestyle, or a word game. Your high score is kept, so you can go back and beat it.
[March 2, 2007, 22:01]
ShowGPS
Downloads Runs on UMPC/Notebook and on CarPC. ShowGPS the GPS tool for PC. An Extension of your navigation software. It can also work as stand alone application. Points of interest notification with voice output.
[December 24, 2006, 3:01]
