First Ultra Mobile PC Comes to U.S.

[Pappu Pager]

Samsung has officially launched its new super-small PC, dubbed the Q1, that is essentially a cross between a laptop and a PDA. It lets users write on the screen, play movies and games, and stay connected to the Internet through wireless Relevant Products/Services from Verizon Wireless hotspots.

The paperback-sized product weighs less than two pounds and has a seven-inch display with touch-screen capabilities. It runs the Windows XP Tablet PC operating system and is among the first new products based on Microsoft's highly anticipated Origami platform.

The Q1, priced at $1,099, will go on sale May 7 at Best Buy and at other retail outlets.

Samsung sees the Q1 -- which technically is called an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) -- as being a digital business companion for mobile professionals who might want a little entertainment to help them get through red-eye flights and long layovers.

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[padhu]

Dont even bother buying it. With a $1100 pice tag compared to the 500 they had promised and just a 2.5 hr battery life this is not something thats jump out at you. In addition the scribbble software has problems. I was soooo interested in the Origami devices but pura mood ki waat laga diya Samsung ne. I hope Asus learns from this and perfects their 360 before it hits the shelves.

[echarcha]

Oh boy.. what will they think of next? PC on a watch???

[YedaAnna]

I was really looking forward to getting an UMPC. Lekin 1100 kinda breaks the deal. You could get a full-fledged tablet for that price.