We can’t blame Samsung for trying to enhance its ultra-niche UMPC, especially when the latest model features a split keyboard with larger angled keys for somewhat easier typing, a zippier 1.33-GHz ULV Intel Core Solo processor, and up to 7.5 hours of battery life. Actually, we can.
Other somewhat tempting features include dual cameras (one front-facing for video chats and the other on the back for capturing stills) and an improved LED-backlit display. We just don’t see buyers lining up to invest $1,399 in a sub two-pound, 7-inch Windows XP Tablet Edition machine when you can scoop up three Asus Eee PCs for the same price.
Sure, you get a heck of a lot more storage with the Q1 Ultra Premium (80GB vs. 4GB) and longer battery life, but for our money we’d much rather have a more traditional keyboard–and more money left in our pocket. We’ll withhold final judgment until we’ve played with this UMPC some more, but a part of us thinks that it’s time for Samsung to scrap this design and start over.
(laptopmag.com)
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