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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:41 +0000

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By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:18:59 +0000

If you look at it from the right angle it kinda looks like a PSP.

By: scoobie

scoobie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:35:43 +0000

I have seen no performance information on this yet at all - its a shame the video doesn’t show this

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:59:32 +0000

I think this is the best umpc so far. I agree with the others whom commented on form factor. To me a umpc with a thumb input is pointless. I like the idea of others using this form factor instead like the OQO, I would buy an OQO if it were more like a clamshell something around the same size as this D4 as I tried it out and would never buy an OQO.

I am very eager to see reviews and how I can buy one in the US.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:54:02 +0000

“This isn’t an OQO. As far as UMPCs go, this is a unique form factor - you can thumbtype, touchtype and store in it your pocket. Its a form factor a few of us have been advocating for a while. OQOs are great - I have one - but they aren’t for more than a small paragraphs like this”

I agree! I’ve tried the OQO and while it is small it just is not very functional for me; I ask you how do you use full windows? it is not with a thumb keyboard that is for sure! The OQO should make a new model using this type of form factor as they are not that popular; even after 8 years they only sell about 12-15K a year (SF Weekly 08′ had an article which posted their yearly sales and if you divide the current price of a OQO about 15k if you add accessories as most likely are also purchased the number is closer to 12k or less).

I never said it was too big, I would like it as thin as possible but even with the extended battery it is plenty mobile for carrying in a jacket pocket. I like the fact it is longer than an OQO that enables a real keyboard. Sony and other UMPC’s are too wide and bulky to carry in a jacket pocket so then you either get a “man purse” or carry it in a computer bag/briefcase; then you might as well get a more powerful subnotebook or notebook to me.

A UMPC should be a full windows, touch type keyboard that is small enough when folded to carry in a jacket pocket to me. I hope more UMPC’s use this type of form factor as the current slew of UMPC’s and their form factor is not very popular and not selling well. (Forbes 12/07 cited IDC, only 350K UMPC’s sold in 07)

Right now this Sharp seems the best UMPC that more mainstream business users would buy. Yes it is a bit pricey but they are the only UMPC that is jacket pocket in size, with a normal keyboard, running full windows.

By: fixup

fixup — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:20:20 +0000

The keys do not seem to be touch type able, they look like like cellphone keypad, even hard to press down than OQO keys. Then the wide keyboard falls into “too wide for thumb”. If this is true, I see no point over OQO.

It will be perfect if: two hot swappable batteries at the sides of the screen for 8 hours run and the keys are indeed touch type-able.

By: ecsk2

ecsk2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:16:16 +0000

MB,

So you’ve had your hands on one of these? Can you tell us more?

By: MB

MB — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:34:17 +0000

Maybe my hands are too small. But it was too big to thumb type on for me. And if I have to put it on the table or my lap to type … well you all know I could get something cheaper. I was really excited about this, but after 2 minutes I was not very impressed. The scroll bar on the side can only move short distances diagonally. I am now hoping for a Sony UX replacement that is thinner and has an Atom so the battery life will be better. Otherwise it is see what is in the app store and get an iPhone.

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