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It's been quite a while since we heard any news coming from Ocosmos' part since Intel briefly flashed the OSC1 UMPC at IDF 2010, but it seems like the company has been busy at work finalizing the Oak Trail running OSC1, latest report suggesting this is scheduled to reach us in Q1 2011.According to the compa... |
29 November 2010
07:11 GMT |
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I have to admit that I am somewhat skeptical when it comes down to Chinese manufacturers that I have never heard before such as Mineral Technology, this company just announcing they are releasing a new seven inch, Windows running UMPC device, available in four different configurations.Dubbed the U91, this tablet like... |
1 November 2010
11:43 GMT |
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The market is already well populated with tablets (convertible or no), netbooks and ultraportables, but it may soon see the arrival of a new type of mobile computer, namely the dual-display libretto W105/W100, a keyboardless UMPC (ultra mobile personal computer) that Toshiba has been working on.Basically, the device... |
17 August 2010
10:56 GMT |
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At the beginning of the month, Fujitsu unveiled what it touted as the world's first Windows 7 UMPC (ultra mobile personal computer) with multitouch capabilities. The product in question was named the LifeBook UH900 and was initially set to only come out in January 2010. Still, it seems that time moves a bit fas... |
21 December 2009
05:18 GMT |
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The PsiXpda ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC) is a Windows XP-running gadget powered by an Intel Atom Z510 1.1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Although most UMPCs, while quite alluring thanks to their prices, don't usually hit mass production outside of Taiwan (where they are quite popular), the PsiXpda UMP... |
5 December 2009
05:18 GMT |
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Fujitsu's new, ultraportable personal computer is designed to surpass the PC convenience expectations of customers. The handheld LifeBook UH900 UMPC is light, sleek, powerful, has a brightness high enough for true image clarity even when exposed to daylight and even has a built-in multi-touch support, for the to... |
3 December 2009
07:44 GMT |
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Microsoft Research has updated InkSeine, a project designed to let Tablet PC users search from ink, to work on the next iteration of the Windows client. The prototype now works with not only Windows XP and Windows Vista, but also Windows 7. The update, which takes InkSeine up to version 1.2.1720.0, went live on the O... |
25 May 2009
09:33 GMT |
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Netbooks have made quite an entrance on the market this year, marking a great success in many regions of the globe and catching the eye of users, chip makers, PC vendors and industry watchers alike. As for processors, Intel is the big player in the netbook industry segment, as many of you already know, while its comp... |
1 December 2008
02:36 GMT |
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AMD is expected to announce today a few of its objectives regarding a netbook processor it plans to release as Atom's competitor. According to some voices, this would be Bobcat, the UMPC-oriented processor, but the chip maker could present other processors. About four months ago, AMD’s ... |
13 November 2008
02:52 GMT |
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Miniaturizing stuff is one of the master goals of today's technology and pretty much everything has been shrunk to a more portable, ergonomic and energy-saving size, while at the same time attempting to raise the bar when it comes to performance. From the old voice recorders using cassettes, things moved to the ... |
22 October 2008
03:04 GMT |
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As the technology for portable computer systems continues to advance, so does the market interest for better, faster ultra-mobile devices that incorporate even a larger number of built-in features. The market is already quite extensive, as it includes ultra-mobile devices (UMDs), netbooks and mobile Internet devices ... |
14 October 2008
05:01 GMT |
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Advanced Micro Devices were rumored earlier this week to have stopped working on the development of the ultra low power Bobcat microprocessor. The second largest x86 chip manufacturer denied these rumors on Wednesday. “Bobcat remains under development as an important future core for AMD,” said Damon Muzny... |
25 September 2008
03:02 GMT |
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Fujitsu Japan has announced the release of a compact, ultra-portable computer system that will be powered by the same Intel Atom processor that is featured on almost every netbook currently available on the market. However, unlike most notebooks, which feature a 9-inch or a 10-inch display, the new Fujitsu system wil... |
21 August 2008
10:22 GMT |
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Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific announced a few days ago the release of its LifeBook U2010, a successor of the Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), the LifeBook U1010. The new machine is intended to enchant mobile professionals, glamazons and urbanites with its technological power, and with five color options meant to fit their lifestyle... |
11 August 2008
05:40 GMT |
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Microsoft has made Origami Experience 2.0 available for download. A collection of programs designed to enhance the user experience of ultra-Mobile PCs, Origami Experience 2.0 is set up to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft's latest Windows operating system. In the Redmond company's vision, UMPCs upgraded t... |
16 June 2008
04:51 GMT |
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Gigabyte has recently launched on the market its new model from the Ultra Mobile PC series, the 7" M704. The new model features, besides the 7" touch screen, a sliding QWERTY keyboard which offers comfort and utility for various operations, including writing e-mails or word processing. The GIGABYTE M704 is powered by... |
7 June 2008
06:56 GMT |
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Eee PC enthusiasts, rejoice, as more new photos of the upcoming Eee PC with Intel Atom heart have made their way on the web. While early adopters rushed to snatch an Intel Celeron model, the upcoming Eee PC will not only bless late customers with a brand-new breed of chips, but it will also come in a sleeker computer... |
16 May 2008
09:55 GMT |
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MSI's much-hyped Wind ultra-mobile PC is almost ready to meet its first customers, as a couple of e-tailers have started taking orders. MSI's first sub-notebook offering will hit the shelves later this month in three different stock keeping units, with either Linux or Windows XP Home edition on board. The W... |
9 May 2008
08:49 GMT |
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The extremely popular Eee PC sub-notebook from Asustek has reportedly been modded once again. This time we're not talking about carbon fiber lids or 802.11n Wi-Fi capabilities, but rather of a whole new set of features, previously unknown to the toy-like gadget. The new version has shown up on eBay and sells for... |
30 April 2008
06:50 GMT |
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As if the already released ultra mobile PCs were not enough, 3K Computers announced another ultra-portable computer that strikingly resembles the successful Eee PC. The PC manufacturer has a long tradition in selling re-branded OEM notebooks, and its new $399 Longitude 400 perfectly fits into the picture.The notebook... |
23 April 2008
06:39 GMT |
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System builder Hewlett-Packard has reportedly placed an order for 100,000 C7-M ultra-low voltage processors to power its 2133 Mini-Note low-cost PC. The computer manufacturer plans to sell about 500,000 units of its sub-notebook during this year, and early estimations claim that the company will not make the switch t... |
22 April 2008
03:19 GMT |
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The upcoming ultra-mobile PC offerings will be powered by either VIA's low-voltage Isaiah processor or by Intel's Atom chip. Those of you who are wondering which one delivers the best bang per buck can now get an overview of the two chips' performance.The benchmark was conducted by the German tech webs... |
21 April 2008
09:09 GMT |
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Micro-Star International has just announced its Wind series of ultra-mobile notebooks, that are alleged to compete on the same low-cost market as Asustek's Eee PC. According to MSI, the Wind will come in either an 8.9- or 10-inch display option, and will be able to deliver resolutions of up to 1024×600.The one-ki... |
21 April 2008
05:34 GMT |
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One of the strong points in Asustek's Eee PC 701 was its diminutive price tag, situated below the $400 threshold. However, the upcoming version of the notebook is slated for May 12 release and will come with a little premium, currently set at $549.It's true that the new sub-notebook will feature additional ... |
21 April 2008
03:05 GMT |
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Netherlands-based PC retailer Van Der Led has just pre-announced its latest ultra-portable creation in its portfolio, called the Jisus. The new device is alleged to compete on the low-cost notebook market that is currently dominated by Asustek's Eee PC.The computer's specifications are almost in line with t... |
10 April 2008
05:25 GMT |
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The low-cost, low-performance sub-notebook market continues to grow at an accelerated pace, and Dell is reportedly making the latest adjustments before jumping into the sub-$500 notebook bandwagon. The company will join the pack of manufacturers including ECS, Everex, Asustek and HP.Asustek, the real originator of th... |
10 April 2008
04:01 GMT |
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Taiwanese chip manufacturer VIA has announced a new project aimed at supporting the open-source development community in writing software for the company's processors and chipsets. The company has also announced its official VIA Linux website that will welcome its first visitors later this month.When the website... |
9 April 2008
09:29 GMT |
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Asustek's ultra-popular Eee PC was announced earlier this year to come with a significant memory boost and touch screen capabilities along with a bigger LCD display. However, many of the promised features have been stripped down as the Asustek engineers were "cooking" the notebook. According to Asustek's pr... |
26 March 2008
16:51 GMT |
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Intel's NetBook puzzle has been finally solved with the introduction of two new low-end educational notebooks in Malaysia. The notebook we have previously reported was officially unveiled today by the Malayisia-based notebook vendor FTEC.Commercially known as the SmartBook, FTEC's creation is aimed at provi... |
25 March 2008
12:18 GMT |
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Acer plans on tightening the competition on the low-cost ultra-mobile PC market with the advent of its newest 8.9-inch sub-notebook. According to sources quoted by the tech site Digitimes, Acer's low-cost offering is expected to sell $50 less than the free-on-board (FOB) price for Asustek Computer's second-... |
24 March 2008
17:11 GMT |
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Remember the tiny Intel notebook leaked last week? Previously known as the NetBook, Intel's (not so) secret weapon on the UMPC market finally got specifications and some more high-resolution photos. Extremely similar to the Classmate PC sub-notebook, the new ultra-portable device from Intel is expected to pitch ... |
24 March 2008
09:37 GMT |
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The Everex CloudBook sub-notebook introduced earlier this year is now shipping in an updated configuration, including a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and 802.11a to complement the existing b/g Wi-Fi specifications. If you are one of the CloudBook PC lovers, then you must already know the fact that you can barely fin... |
18 March 2008
06:59 GMT |
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Kohjinsha has released an update to its SR8 line of 7-inch ultra-mobile computers, world's first sub-notebooks of its breed that come with internal DVD R/W drives. Aimed to compete with the likes of the Asus Eee PC or the XO sub-notebook from OLPC, the Kohjinsha SR8 packs extended functionality in the same dimi... |
17 March 2008
05:51 GMT |
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Notebook manufacturer Micro-Star International has entered the UMPC race for real with its upcoming MSI Wind. The sub-notebook comes with a 10-inch display and has been premiered at this year's CeBIT expo.MSI's laptop is a stylish, 10-inch ultra-portable notebook that is expected to pose some serious proble... |
10 March 2008
10:27 GMT |
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Thai system builder Norhtec has announced its plans of releasing a sub-$300 ultra-mobile PC built around a previous design from Quanta. The new model will be called "the Gecko" and is especially designed for the developing-country markets. The Gecko is powered by a Via C7-M ultra-low voltage processor running at a d... |
8 March 2008
06:37 GMT |
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The market success of Austek's Eee PC combined with the arrival of Intel's Atom chip keeps attracting companies' interest towards ultra-mobile computing. Gigabyte joined the mobile army with a pair of mobile devices: the VIA-based M700 ultra-mobile PC and the Centrino Atom-powered M528 Mobile Internet... |
8 March 2008
04:12 GMT |
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Samsung's second generation of ultra-mobile PCs is surely promising a lot, but only if you're a rocket scientist. The reworked Q1 Ultra is everything but intuitive, and would easily make a new-comer call it quits. However, if handled by experienced hands, it can perform miracles. We don't know whether ... |
7 March 2008
10:08 GMT |
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Asustek has just announced a new line of ultra-mobile PCs to be unveiled during this year's CeBIT show. The new products are tailored to answer the mobile computing needs of any user and include more than an average laptop can offer. The company has introduced the ASUS R50 ultra slim and light PC, world's s... |
3 March 2008
06:36 GMT |
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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols from Linux Watch says that Linpus Technologies, a company well known in Taiwan for its Linux distributions, wants to become a major player on the Linux market with Linpus Linux Lite, a distro that features a dual-mode user interface.Linpus Linux Lite is a commercial distro aimed at cheap UMP... |
28 February 2008
10:00 GMT |
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Eee PC lovers might find an interesting companion in Sungjut's latest ultra mobile PC, called the TangoX Nano. Built on Via's NanoBook core platform, the sub-notebook only measures 230 x 171 x 29.4 millimeters and weighs 0.97 kilograms. The tiny UMPC came from Asia and things might get a little gloomy for A... |
28 February 2008
08:50 GMT |
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WIBRAIN Korea has announced the launch of its entry-level UMPC, the B1L, which runs on Ubuntu Linux. It has a VIA 1GHz processor, a 4.8-inch LCD display with a 1024 x 600 resolution.The B1L comes in four different models, with distinct hard disk, CPU and memory specifications. On the Korean market, the B1L UMPC is av... |
26 February 2008
11:05 GMT |
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Remember the rumors about an ultra-mobile personal computer from Hewlett-Packard? It seems that the device is as real as possible and will come with some nifty features that will make it yet another worthy MacBook Air killer - supposing it will finally come out on the market.The mystery notebook got itself a name - i... |
20 February 2008
06:04 GMT |
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Rumor has it that HP is secretly cooking a new product to join its mobile family. However, it will be far from what HP got its customers used to: no superior computing power and no big display. On the contrary, the new device will be more of an ultra-mobile computer than a notebook, and chances are that it will strik... |
19 February 2008
03:41 GMT |
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British system builder Elonex has announced its own version of low-cost sub-notebook that will be introduced at the Education Show in Birmingham on the 28th of February. The device is called The One and will be UK's first sub-notebook to sell under £100 (it actually costs £99). The performance of the new machine... |
18 February 2008
09:31 GMT |
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The long-awaited ultra-mobile computer from Everex, the Cloudbook, has finally arrived on the market. The sub-notebook only was delayed once, although I, for one, would have expected to be postponed yet again. However, the first hands-on reports confirmed my doubts.It seems that the Everex CloudbBook PC was pushed o... |
16 February 2008
04:26 GMT |
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HTC corporation has just announced the availability of HTC Shift, yet another entrant to the UMPC segment, that combines the power of Windows Vista with the Origami Experience and the 3G/HSDPA connectivity. The ultra-mobile PC has finally kicked in, after more than two full months of delays.Web users will have a ple... |
11 February 2008
10:16 GMT |
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Chip manufacturer Intel has announced that it will invest ove4r $1 billion in India during the next three years. Intel is willing to manufacture here its low-cost personal computers in a joint-venture with Indian and offshore hardware companies."We have committed to spend over a billion dollars spread over next three... |
6 February 2008
10:50 GMT |
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Taiwan-based notebook manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI) has begun sketching yet another ultra-low cost notebook PC to compete with Asustek's Eee sub-notebooks. MSI has taken competition very seriously on the UMPC battlefield, given the fact that the Eee sold and continues to sell excellently. However, ... |
29 January 2008
04:26 GMT |
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It is still arguable whether Everex will release its first $399 ultra-portable CloudBook until January or not, but it is for sure that the PC manufacturing is munching on the idea of releasing a 9-inched successor later this year. Everex is following closely into Asustek's footsteps, but the ultra-mobile PC mark... |
16 January 2008
08:18 GMT |
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Toshiba was quite impressive during this year's Consumer Electronics Show that has just ended. It touted a new tablet PC, the M700, as well as a wide offering of notebooks, but the most impressive of its products were the showcased ultra-mobile PCs. Although their small slate-like devices are in their early days... |
12 January 2008
05:30 GMT |
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