It looks like Medion have something mobile and pc-like up their sleeve according to the number of Medion-tagged messages I have here.
I don’t have all my resources to hand at the moment (my Mothers PIII450 isn’t so efficient!) but it appears that none of the German websites have any extra information about this device. Engadget heard it via gadgetzone in Holland and this is about all we know:
The specs aren’t bad neither, with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, onboard GPS, DVB-T tuner and webcam.
Again we’re seeing that sliding keyboard design. This is definitely the way to get consumers interested in a UMPC. Everyone loves a gadget with a folding, sliding, hidden secret!
Medion often sell through Aldi in Germany and the UK and usually aim at the lowest price possible by offering the device on a particular day and selling a few thousand (or tens of thousands) within a week. Quality is acceptable and they have a knack of getting the specifications just right.
I’ll see what I can do to get more info from my German contacts.
Steve / Chippy.
