Intel reported this at CeBIT in March. Pocketables have picked up a story from DigiTimes which confirms and details the news. Samsung have developed two very bright and very efficient screens for the UMPC market.

This is fantastic news, not only because its better tech but because it also signals that other manufacturers in the ‘ecosystem’ are behind the UMPC and working with other partners to create UMPC specific products. Its another sign that manufacturers believe in the future of UMPCs and are prepared to put R&D funds into it.

350nits is damn good. Over 15% brighter than the advanced Q1 Ultra and over 30% brighter than most 2006-spec UMPCs. Expect these to appear in devices later this year or possibly early in 2008.