Comments on: Vega UMPC. 4.25hrs under load. http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-247 Chippy Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:48:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-247 Chuck.<br/><br/>Its a question I asked myself today. The comparison is valid. Unfortunately i've never used the OQO. <br/><br/>The Transmeta is more powerful than the LX800 but really, is it worth $1000 more for the keyboard and processing advantage? The Vega has a great key layout that really enhances two-handed use. I don't think anyone will be writing a lot of text on a 4" screen so the keyboard advantage is very slight.<br/><br/>The other comparison i'd like to make is with the Pepperpad 3. This runs the same LX800 processor but with an optimised Linux OS. It should be faster.<br/><br/>Steve. Chuck.

Its a question I asked myself today. The comparison is valid. Unfortunately i’ve never used the OQO.

The Transmeta is more powerful than the LX800 but really, is it worth $1000 more for the keyboard and processing advantage? The Vega has a great key layout that really enhances two-handed use. I don’t think anyone will be writing a lot of text on a 4″ screen so the keyboard advantage is very slight.

The other comparison i’d like to make is with the Pepperpad 3. This runs the same LX800 processor but with an optimised Linux OS. It should be faster.

Steve.

]]> By: Chuck http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-246 Chuck Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:47:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-246 Steve - any chance you can compare the Vega to OQO? Especially in regards to performance and heat.<br/>Which is faster? Which gets hotter? Steve - any chance you can compare the Vega to OQO? Especially in regards to performance and heat.
Which is faster? Which gets hotter?

]]> By: Chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-244 Chippy Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:18:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-244 THe screen is actually quite good in 800x480 mode but any higher resolution and it gets uncomfortable. <br/><br/>Videos work well. Google videos was no problem.<br/><br/>Google earth is not useable though as the 3D support is limited.<br/><br/>The device is available in Korea but keep an eye out for resellers soon. Dynamism are looking at it right now with a view to distributing it.<br/><br/>Steve. THe screen is actually quite good in 800×480 mode but any higher resolution and it gets uncomfortable.

Videos work well. Google videos was no problem.

Google earth is not useable though as the 3D support is limited.

The device is available in Korea but keep an eye out for resellers soon. Dynamism are looking at it right now with a view to distributing it.

Steve.

]]> By: Hugo Ortega http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-241 Hugo Ortega Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:47:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-241 greta work chippy - if it was under "normal" load of some office apps it may get all day! LOL.<br/><br/>What a little beauty she is - it will be interesting to see what the future holds. greta work chippy - if it was under “normal” load of some office apps it may get all day! LOL.

What a little beauty she is - it will be interesting to see what the future holds.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-240 Anonymous Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:29:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-240 I've seen the Sony Vaio UX180 and at it's native resolution, it is extremely difficult to use because the fonts are so small. The screen is beautiful, crisp and clear, but even so, it is hard to use without getting a headache.<br/><br/>How is the Vega's screen? Are you able to get screenshots of it surfing the web or with some menus up?<br/><br/>Can you see if it plays Google Videos without a problem?<br/><br/>When is this coming out...I'm really itching to buy a UMPC but all of the 7" form factors are still too big for my taste. I am hoping that this Medion is going to be good... I’ve seen the Sony Vaio UX180 and at it’s native resolution, it is extremely difficult to use because the fonts are so small. The screen is beautiful, crisp and clear, but even so, it is hard to use without getting a headache.

How is the Vega’s screen? Are you able to get screenshots of it surfing the web or with some menus up?

Can you see if it plays Google Videos without a problem?

When is this coming out…I’m really itching to buy a UMPC but all of the 7″ form factors are still too big for my taste. I am hoping that this Medion is going to be good…

]]> By: Chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-238 Chippy Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:34:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-238 Hi Matt.<br/><br/>I have a version with 256MB. They sell a version with 512MB though. <br/><br/>The smaller screen is an issue but when you learn how to use the keys (i'm learning more and more shortcuts all the time) it compensates. I find it annoying that there's no TIP as with tablet edition XP. <br/><br/>Steve. Hi Matt.

I have a version with 256MB. They sell a version with 512MB though.

The smaller screen is an issue but when you learn how to use the keys (i’m learning more and more shortcuts all the time) it compensates. I find it annoying that there’s no TIP as with tablet edition XP.

Steve.

]]> By: Matt Propst http://www.umpcportal.com/2006/09/vega-umpc-425hrs-under-load/#comment-237 Matt Propst Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:24:00 +0000 http://www2.umpcportal.com/?p=1687#comment-237 Great news! Does the little guy still ship with only 256MB of RAM? <br/><br/>So far Hugo had great things to say about the screen, and you've been able to confirm that the Vega is great with the battery.<br/><br/>How is the slightly smaller screen with usability? Great news! Does the little guy still ship with only 256MB of RAM?

So far Hugo had great things to say about the screen, and you’ve been able to confirm that the Vega is great with the battery.

How is the slightly smaller screen with usability?

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