All Entries Tagged With: "UMPC"
Sinchun M5 UMPC runs Windows 7
Here is another Chinese MID/UMPC that sounds to be a very interesting device. The SinChun UMPC has an Atom Z515 processor, 5-inch touchscreen WVGA display, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, and is powered by Windows 7 OS. Everything sounds fine to us, except to the ridiculously small 2-cell 1900mAh battery. Seriously, what were they thinking?
There is no information on its price or if it will ever be released in the US/EU.
Atom-powered Ekoore ET10TA Tablet
Here is another 10-inch Atom tablet all set to rival the Apple iPad. Featuring Atom N270 processor, it comes with 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity. There is even a memory card reader and standard output jacks, something which are not found on the iPad, unless buy yourself those clumsy accessories. Ekoore is giving you the choice to get one with either Windows XP installed or Ubuntu.
Unfortunately, it is available only in Italy at a price of 479 Euros
Shenzhen Kinstone UMPC makes its apperance at FCC’s website
Shenzhen Kinstone, certainly is not the most popular computer company in US. Recently, its slate-type UMPC/tablet was noticed at the FCC’s website. It comes with a 7-inch screen; 120GB HDD for storage. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios are built-in. It runs Windows XP and uses VIA processor.
No information about price and released date.
Shenzhen HT560 5.6-inch UMPC/MID noticed – Runs XP
Shenzhen has unleashed a new 5.6-inch UMPC, which uses the infamous VIA C7-1.0GHz processor. It has 1GB RAM, 16GB SDD, 2x USB 2.0 ports and built-in 1.3MP camera. It comes with 4800mAh battery which is huge by UMPC standards. It packs all the latest wireless radios too: GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth. There is a front-facing 1.3MP camera too which can be used for video calls.
Its display has WVGA resolution (800×480) which means that the web-browsing is not going to be very satisfying as you will find yourself doing a lot of horizontal scrolling. It weighs 410gm. Comes pre-loaded with Windows XP and we expect its C7 processor to run it just fine
Here is a catch: To buy one, you will have to order a minimum of 10 pieces. So what are you waiting for? Move out and convince your friends!
No information about its price. However, we expect it to be affordable as Chinese local products generally do not cost a bomb.
Camangi WebStation UMPC coming December 2009
Camangi is actually a MID that runs Android OS. It is quite funny when a company calls its product a UMPC when it cannot even run a Desktop OS like XP, Vista or 7. Anyway, Camangi is going to launch its Android MID this coming December (2009). Price is expected to be around $399.
It runs on a Marvell 624MHz processor; has built-in WiFi (b/g), Bluetooth, GPS and can even act as USB host. This would be great for those who wish to plugin their external keyboard and mouse for easy input.
There are two cameras: one in the front (0.3MP) and another one at its back (2MP). Battery life is expected to be around 4-5 hours.
Pierre Cardin PC-729 UMPC – Underpowered, yet expensive
The Pierre Cardin PC-729 UMPC comes from a Chinese company called Shenzhen Vogue Industries. It has an 7-inch 800×480 touchscreen and is equipped with a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD, WiFi and a webcam. It runs Windows XP and weighs just 691gm.
Expected price: $436.
Sinchun 891A Tablet Netbook – An 8.9-inch UMPC
Sunchun’s 8.9-inch 891A UMPC, a tablet netbook that is made in China. It has 1024 x 600 pixel touch screen display which supports finger as-well-as stylus input. It comes with same boring netbook specs that you used to find in an year old netbook: Intel Atom processor N270 (1.6GHz), 1GB RAM, 8/16/32GB SSD, Wi-Fi and Windows XP Home. It is possible to get one with build-in 3G modem. It is very light (weighs approx 1kg).
The weakest part of this netbook in term of specs is its small battery, whose capacity is just 1700mAh. It will barely be able to provide you with 2 hours of battery life. Expect the price to be around $441 USD
Viliv X70 gets Windows XP treatment – CrystalMarkScore results
Ctitanic over mobilitysite has installed Windows XP on the Viliv X70 UMPC and he got pretty good results when running the CrystalMark test on it. Although, it is clear that he despises Windows XP and considers installing Windows XP as ‘crime and punishment’ on a sleek machine like Viliv X70.
However, we beg to differ. Windows XP is still a fine OS to run on netbooks. Granted, Windows 7 will make things only better, but by no means Windows XP is a ‘crime and punishment’ on such UMPCs.
Another unboxing of VILIV X70 UMPC/MID
CTitanic has got hold of Viliv X70 UMPC which is an 7-inch tablet running Windows XP with touchscreen. Compared to the Viliv S5, it has a bigger screen (and thus bigger chassis) and uses uses SSD instead of HDD.
[More pictures here]
Fujitsu offering Back-to-School deals on U820 and M2010
Fujitsu is offering back-to-school deals on M2010 netbook and U820 UMPC. There are two codes that you can use on the Fujitsu’s online store.
1. MINIPCDISC code:
Receive $50 Off, Free Shipping and No Payments for Up to 90 days through BML financing on your purchase of a new Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook. To redeem offer, use coupon code MINIPCDISC. Offer is valid for U.S. end user purchases from 7/22/2009 thru 9/11/2009 through the Fujitsu Online Store at www.shopfujitsu.com
2. BACKTOSCHOL code:
Receive Free 2 Year Warranty Extension, Free Targus Backpack Essentials Bundle, Free Shipping, and No Payments for Up to 6 Months through BML financing on the purchase of a new LifeBook T1010 Tablet PC or LifeBook A1130 Notebook. To redeem the above offer, please use coupon code BACKTOSCHOL. Offer is valid for U.S. end user purchases from 7/1/2009 thru 9/11/2009 through the Fujitsu Online Store at www.shopfujitsu.com
[Fujitsu U820] [Fujitsu M2010]
