New Umpc

[Snappy]

http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html

It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.

[harvell]

 It is of the clamshell bloodline.... Nice...

[adf]

... and if we can get linux on it....

[speculatrix]

any specifications yet? If it has touchscreen and all the features of the Kohjinsha (sp?) then it would be a winner!

[harvell]

Definitely not pocketable.  But I would imagine it has a touchscreen.

[InSearchOf]

Nice... but to big for what I want... if it is small and portable, I want to be able to put it in a coat pocket...

Late

[Capn_Fish]

The hardware looks awesome, but it would only be worth it to me if it ran Linux.

It may be a neat gadget, but it won't replace my Z. Anything that wants to replace it has to be pocketable, have a clamshell design, a keyboard, a touchscreen, and run Linux.

This seems to hit most of those, except for the pocketable part. That is crucial for the carry-anywhere factor of the Z.

[gr8ful]

http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html

It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.
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Your link mentions the Medion UMPC which appears to be a well put together device.  
[a href=\"http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc]http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc[/url]

It is larger than the clamshell Z, but smaller than many of the other UMPCs.  It has an impressive set of features and the integrated keyboard looks well done.  There is also a quick video interview of a VIA employee who said it will be out soon and the price will be well under $1000.

I would imagine that you can install Linux on anything that can run Vista, true?  Also, has anyone heard of a UMPC running Linux in VMware?  

The ideal replacement device for my clamshell would be the OQO Model 2.  The size is only slightly longer than the Z (so still very pocketable) and has a keyboard.  All the built-in wireless.  5 inch LCD, USB, up to 60GB HD.  The downside is the price is ridiculous and the battery life sucks.  But it should be able to run Linux with no problem.

[kurochka]

http://chaorock.blogspot.com/2007/01/slim-...s700w-umpc.html

It's not selling until Q307 but if it's sub-1k or even $700odd, it could be an interesting alternative to the Z.
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Your link mentions the Medion UMPC which appears to be a well put together device.  
[a href=\"http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc]http://onlyumpc.com/tag/medion-umpc[/url]

It is larger than the clamshell Z, but smaller than many of the other UMPCs.  It has an impressive set of features and the integrated keyboard looks well done.  There is also a quick video interview of a VIA employee who said it will be out soon and the price will be well under $1000.

I would imagine that you can install Linux on anything that can run Vista, true?  Also, has anyone heard of a UMPC running Linux in VMware?  

The ideal replacement device for my clamshell would be the OQO Model 2.  The size is only slightly longer than the Z (so still very pocketable) and has a keyboard.  All the built-in wireless.  5 inch LCD, USB, up to 60GB HD.  The downside is the price is ridiculous and the battery life sucks.  But it should be able to run Linux with no problem.
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Well, they lied.  The Medion site indicates that the price for this nice toy is $999.


[a href=\"http://www.medionusa.com/home/page/umpc.htm]http://www.medionusa.com/home/page/umpc.htm[/url]


http://www.akihabaranews.com/news_details.php?id=13071

[Snappy]

You know, the docking station should just have a full sized keyboard ... that will make it a great desktop-convertor!  ... but still ... $999 ...