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philpalm
03-07-2007, 12:53 PM
Paul Allen of Microsoft fame introduces another handheld computer for $2k. It will run Vista of course...
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/306254_flipstart06.html
phreakonaleash
03-07-2007, 01:01 PM
Nice! I hope that there are cheaper versions than 2k, though... Stuffs getting so expensive cuz of vista... i'm thinking of going 100% linux now, when I get a enw PC.
philpalm
03-07-2007, 01:01 PM
, the Q2 will sport an unknown Intel (not Via) CPU running Vista Home Premium, a 1,024 x 600 WSVGA resolution (no 800 x 600 here), two digital cameras (1.3 megapixel for "photography" and 0.3 megapixel for videoconferencing), and a fingerprint scanner. Most exciting, though, are your connectivity and input options; the Q2 tacks on a much-needed, albeit split QWERTY keyboard and -- get this -- Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi (802.11b/g), HSDPA, and WiBro.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/07/samsung-q2-umpc-revealed/
phreakonaleash
03-07-2007, 01:04 PM
I need to change my pants... WOW... that qwerty is small thoguh
javispedro
03-07-2007, 05:24 PM
Whoa. First born child? A mortgage for life?

That's a cool gaming platform either. ... playing AoE in an ad-hoc Wi-Fi wherever I want ... *drools*
smoothjordan
03-07-2007, 06:02 PM
Whoa. First born child? A mortgage for life?

That's a cool gaming platform either. ... playing AoE in an ad-hoc Wi-Fi wherever I want ... *drools*


yeah that'd be bad arse lol... i still dont' see the point in these when they arent' tons smaller than a laptop and are much more expensive!
LupeValenz
03-07-2007, 11:19 PM
That thing is fat...not PHAT, but FAT!! Also the keyboard looks toooo busy too much stuff on board it seems. I'd get an iBook over this any day with that kind of price >.<
GadgetGuru05
03-07-2007, 11:38 PM
even that i love little gadgets "is not that small", but i prefer iBook to this one...... Especially that is running "pretend to run" Vista... thats what i dont trust for a penny....

i would say.... HASTA LA PASTA vista.... ;-)
GodOwnsAnNX80
03-08-2007, 12:08 AM
There is such a thing as "too small" and I think they've found it. I have a super-mini notebook (Toshiba) and it's about as small as I could possibly stand. Any smaller and a true portable OS like PocketPC or Access are the way to go.
headcronie
03-08-2007, 07:54 AM
*yawn*

*snore*

These things are destined for failure...
The New No. Two
03-08-2007, 09:13 AM
Get back to me when the form factor is that of an HP200LX or smaller, and the price is under $500.
Modnar
03-08-2007, 05:28 PM
*yawn*

*snore*

These things are destined for failure...

yeah probably is and I like your sig!
qazwsxedc
03-08-2007, 06:13 PM
Nice! I hope that there are cheaper versions than 2k, though... Stuffs getting so expensive cuz of vista... i'm thinking of going 100% linux now, when I get a enw PC.


did it and never looked back
Modnar
03-08-2007, 08:13 PM
did it and never looked back

I am in the process of doing it (getting a new pc and putting linux on it) but it will have to be dual bit as until wine gets directX (now thats going to be very tough to do) I cant play too many games on linux that go on windoze but yeah still going to be lovin both worlds!