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askjay
01-09-2004, 12:55 AM
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=2114

It'll ship until the second half of 2004

From www.oqo.com:

The OQO ultra personal computer (uPC) is a fully-functional Windows XP PC small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to replace your laptop. The OQO computer is the much-anticipated mobility solution for people who until now had to choose between the bulk and awkwardness of a laptop and the limited capability of a PDA.

The OQO computer has all the functionality of a ultraportable notebook computer, with a 1GHz processor, a 20GB hard drive, 256MB of RAM, color transflective display (for easy indoor and outdoor viewing), 802.11b wireless, a removable lithium-polymer battery, and FireWire?and USB 1.1 ports. For input and navigation it includes thumb keyboard with TrackStik?and mouse buttons as well as digital pen and thumbwheel.

The OQO computer is the most versatile computer to date. Standalone, it is as portable as a PDA. With the docking cable, it is no different than a laptop in its ability to connect to projectors and Ethernet networks. In the desktop stand with the docking cable, it is a desktop computer. As a Windows PC, the OQO computer moves seamlessly from one mode to the other with no synchronizing.

With an OQO computer you can move throughout your day and enjoy constant access to all your information and Windows applications. You can use the same computer for high-powered applications at work, sending email at home, listening to music on the subway, or watching a movie on an airplane. It is the only computer you need.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/images/news/oqohand.jpg

Article in geekzone: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=2114

Fez
01-09-2004, 01:00 AM
Pretty cool. BUT IT WILL NEVER REPLACE MY UX 50!

ClieKun
01-09-2004, 01:25 AM
what is the country of origin of this unit?

cbulock
01-09-2004, 01:33 AM
If I see it shipped in 2004, then I will believe it. It seems like this thing has been delayed for a couple of years now.

ClieKun
01-09-2004, 01:36 AM
Thank you for the update cbulock

cbulock
01-09-2004, 12:49 PM
Brighthand posted an article today about the OQO, OQO Makes Bid for Vaporware Hall of Fame (http://brighthand.com/article/OQO_Going_for_Vaporware_Hall_of_Fame)

Ftrooper93
01-09-2004, 01:13 PM
Darn...beat me to the post by a few minutes. Cool product...cool idea...never happen

kliro
01-09-2004, 01:23 PM
Woah, if that comes out its going to cost too much, it looks quite deep from the side photos!

yorrick
01-09-2004, 01:55 PM
Damn! I was about to make a posting about OQO being voted one of the vapourware products in 2002 by WIRED.
Have a look at http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,57023-2,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1