Samsung's 1st UMPC

[Don't Panic!]

The product specs and user manual are available from the FCC website for the upcoming Samsung UMPC. I saw this while cruising around the web. Thanks Engadget!

[Brian]

They're telling us they don't think they're going to sell it here, and if they do ti will be $1500 or so. At that price, I don't really like the UMPC idea that much, I guess we'll have to wait and see. And for the record, the FCC application/approval doesn't mean a device will be sold here.

[r0k]

the thing is H_U_G_E ! nearly 9 inches wide? while i'd rather carry this umpc than a laptop, it can't compete with my TX for portability. i can't imagine using an umpc with something like graffiti or a virtual keyboard. pecking out a long email or a multi page document? i don't think so. of course it has 2 usb ports so i could lug along a keyboard and mouse. that would make all the difference. it had better not be running any of those experimental versions of windows. all i would accept is xp and xp pro, especially if i was shelling out big bucks. i would expect it to come with a small keyboard, perhaps a usb version of the palm uwk.

o well, those are my ramblings...

my goal is to get rid of my laptop altogether. i never again want to own a desktop pc that is bigger than a mac mini. the umpc is a step in that direction. but it is no threat to the pda or smartphone as of yet.

[Don't Panic!]

Altough not technically part of the UMPC rollout I've got my eye on the Dualcor cPC. IT's a PDA/Tablet Hybrid. The Companies president hopes to hit a $1500USD price point as well.

[Adama D. Brown]

the thing is H_U_G_E ! nearly 9 inches wide?

Yes. I actually did the calculations, and this thing is 6.1 times the volume of my Axim. I actually had to go through the math to convince a couple of people on another board that no, the marketing hype about them being just as small as PPCs was NOT correct.

[AKAJohnDoe]

Hmmm. (UMPC for $1500) or (PC for $700 and PDA for $400).

[Scoobie10]

Samsung has their Q1 page up.

[Scoobie10]

I have to admit, I'm totally digging this thing. I know much has been said and I'm well aware of it's pros and cons.......but I'm really wanting one to play with. I hereby wish to start the "Buy Scoobie a UMPC" fund. Please contact me for details.

[Don't Panic!]

$1100USD and carry them both or $1500USD and carry a fat PSP?

That's a tough one. I'll think about it

[Antoine Wright]

Tis price are too high
Else I might not bat my eye
UMPC or tablet you are
But for now my Treo will alone abide.