The first Q1b owners are starting to share the good news about this VIA based Samsung Q1.

There were three unique selling points announced at the Berlin IFA.

• 30% Brighter Screen.
• WiBro/UMTS built in.
• 5 hours battery life..

So what are the users saying? 

Check the Origamiproject forums out because there’s a report of 3.5 hours battery life. Not exactly 5 hours is it. But then you read that it was with a 70% full battery reading. This is what the people want! We’re waiting for the first real test result but so far, this is looking very good.

The same owner reports that ‘the screen is very bright’ which also alludes to the fact that it’s got a better screen than the Q1.

What you don’t get on the Q1b is the Ethernet port and the stereo speakers. Losing one speaker is quite a disadvantage in my opinion as the Q1b always had a good reputation for audio quality through the speakers.

And the best news – its being offered in the U.S. for less than the Q1 at the moment. ($899 against $999 on CDW.) Expect the Q1 price to drop soon though. There are no availability reports for UK and the rest of Europe yet.

Hopefully we’ll see some hands on reports and some reviews from these lucky users.

Steve / Chippy

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