Comments on: Strange. I’m back on the Everun.

By: fixup

fixup — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:30:39 +0000

A smartphone like the HTC Advantage or PPC6700 is the first thing one must have. They can do most of the things. A pocketable PC like OQO or Everun is nice to have, but you still need a normal laptop or desktop to do serious computing.

To me, a smartphone and a cold and quiet laptop like IBM X20 are the primary. Other things are toys. An Everun or OQO for all is a dream, always a dream, until one day input and output no longer rely on keyboards and screen. As long as we need a keyboard and screen, you have to compromise between portability and productivity and you have to use at least two devices. For now they are a smartphone and a 9″ or 12″ laptop.

By: kyuss

kyuss — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:12:07 +0000

not really

By: TareX

TareX — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:20:43 +0000

@kyuss

Actually the Gigabyte M704 seems to fit your description.

By: kyuss

kyuss — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:15:35 +0000

4.8″

By: Travis

Travis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:49:32 +0000

Does 4,8″ mean 4.8″ or 4″ to 8″?

By: kyuss

kyuss — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:37:26 +0000

in my opinion:

- 4,8″ (1024×600)
- slider keyboard
- long battery life
- enough cpu power (for some older games)
- nice compact design

as far as i can see, there’s currently no such device on the market, but it’s going to come

By: Anonymous Reader

Anonymous Reader — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:22:28 +0000

Is the ultimate MID or UMPC even being manufactured?

If not, then what would the ideal specs for the perfect mobility device be like?

By: Aura Mae

Aura Mae — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:30 +0000

The Everun was my dream device when I saw Hugo using it as a phone. I stopped thinking about it shortly after release because the phone wasn’t part of the deal. Has that changed? I never have seen it in the US. I only hear about it reading your RSS!

By: TareX

TareX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:20:02 +0000

I agree with the author. I find the Everun to be one have one of the best UMPC form factors, and it is VERY portable. I also love its keyboard.

All it needs is an update with some better specs, faster processor and gfx card… that’s it.

It is also a PERFECT gaming umpc, when held in psp-mode

The M704 is amazing as well. But I prefer Everun’s form factor.

By: Bruce Wilson

Bruce Wilson — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:16:31 +0000

I’m not surprised — in all your reviews I don’t recall your enthusiasm being as expressive as it was when you first began using the Everrun. I notice that JK commented on his collection of devices and labelled the HTC Advntage as his “most useful” device, based on its convenience in toting around and good screen. I suspect your reaction to the Everrun comes from the same kind of thinking — as the first commenter above points out, portability is the key.

Just sold my HTC Shift after trying it for several weeks — a neat concept but hampered by lack of RAM and the underpowered processor (like everyone says). I’m still looking for my “ideal” UMPC and having to continually revisit the basic question: “What do I really want this thing to do?” …. for me portability is top of the list — and that means pocketability! Maybe the Everrun had the right approach all along(?)

By: Oprea Marian

Oprea Marian — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:13:58 +0000

Why are you showing us with what you play. You’re only making us crawl for one. We need fact data!

By: Thorsten

Thorsten — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:54:25 +0000

For me portability is key. I went to a birthday party last week with nothing but the Everun in my (pants)pocket. Its so easy to be able to do that and have both work and play with me without the need to take a bag or even a jacket with me.