Comments on: M528 MID Price and Date. http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:30:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: iphones http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-12289 iphones Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:02:09 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-12289 I searched for \'Unlocked I-phones Available In Us Market\' at google and found this your post (\'D Price and Date. | UMPCPortal - The Ultra Mobile Computing reference site\') in search results. Not very relevant result, but still interesting to read. I searched for \’Unlocked I-phones Available In Us Market\’ at google and found this your post (\’D Price and Date. | UMPCPortal - The Ultra Mobile Computing reference site\’) in search results. Not very relevant result, but still interesting to read.

]]> By: Marc http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7703 Marc Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:32:39 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7703 Expansys have changed the description again. It now says: HSDPA available through mini card module (TBC) Fingers crossed. It maybe be included after all! Expansys have changed the description again. It now says:

HSDPA available through mini card module (TBC)

Fingers crossed. It maybe be included after all!

]]> By: Gigabyte M528, para septiembre | Tecnologia - Noticias de Tecnologia http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7568 Gigabyte M528, para septiembre | Tecnologia - Noticias de Tecnologia Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:28:55 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7568 [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...] [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...]

]]> By: Marc http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7540 Marc Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:49:37 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7540 That REALLY sucks. :( Are they going to stock the 3G module? That REALLY sucks.

:(

Are they going to stock the 3G module?

]]> By: chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7539 chippy Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:06 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7539 Bad news in this morning. Expansys tell me that its NOT with 3G. The description has been modified to make it clearer. "LAN/Wireless LAN - 802.11b/g via SDIO I/F, HSDPA available through mini card module (available seperately)" There is no info on other models at the moment. Im guessinmg another 100 pounds for 3G. This changes the equation somewhat. (And annoys me) Steve Bad news in this morning. Expansys tell me that its NOT with 3G. The description has been modified to make it clearer.

“LAN/Wireless LAN - 802.11b/g via SDIO I/F, HSDPA available through mini card module (available seperately)”

There is no info on other models at the moment. Im guessinmg another 100 pounds for 3G. This changes the equation somewhat. (And annoys me)

Steve

]]> By: El rincón de Joaquín » Blog Archive » Gigabyte M528, para septiembre http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7509 El rincón de Joaquín » Blog Archive » Gigabyte M528, para septiembre Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:45:30 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7509 [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...] [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...]

]]> By: pj http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7507 pj Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:08:42 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7507 That's a good point, if it boots from sd card that is a better solution. I really think your idea about OS on ROM would be the best option. That’s a good point, if it boots from sd card that is a better solution.

I really think your idea about OS on ROM would be the best option.

]]> By: Gigabyte’s 3G-Capable MID M528 Coming Out On Sept 17 For $689 « Mobile Technology http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7506 Gigabyte’s 3G-Capable MID M528 Coming Out On Sept 17 For $689 « Mobile Technology Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:59:49 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7506 [...] The M528 contains a 4.8 inch screen with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 800 Mhz Intel Atom, 512 MB RAM, roughly 4GB of storage space, and an 11 hour battery in a case that weighs about three quarters of a pound. It also boasts 3G, which makes it a possible replacement for the Nokia N810 if you think 3G’s worth paying over double for. [UMPC Portal] [...] [...] The M528 contains a 4.8 inch screen with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 800 Mhz Intel Atom, 512 MB RAM, roughly 4GB of storage space, and an 11 hour battery in a case that weighs about three quarters of a pound. It also boasts 3G, which makes it a possible replacement for the Nokia N810 if you think 3G’s worth paying over double for. [UMPC Portal] [...]

]]> By: News 4 Geeks » Gigabyte’s 3G-Capable MID M528 Coming Out On Sept 17 For $689 [Rumor] http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7505 News 4 Geeks » Gigabyte’s 3G-Capable MID M528 Coming Out On Sept 17 For $689 [Rumor] Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:42:17 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7505 [...] The M528 contains a 4.8 inch screen with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 800 Mhz Intel Atom, 512 MB RAM, roughly 4GB of storage space, and an 11 hour battery in a case that weighs about three quarters of a pound. It also boasts 3G, which makes it a possible replacement for the Nokia N810 if you think 3G’s worth paying over double for. [UMPC Portal] [...] [...] The M528 contains a 4.8 inch screen with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 800 Mhz Intel Atom, 512 MB RAM, roughly 4GB of storage space, and an 11 hour battery in a case that weighs about three quarters of a pound. It also boasts 3G, which makes it a possible replacement for the Nokia N810 if you think 3G’s worth paying over double for. [UMPC Portal] [...]

]]> By: pepilo http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7504 pepilo Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:40:10 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7504 It comes with built in Bluetooth and WLAN, like the Aigo MID. It comes with built in Bluetooth and WLAN, like the Aigo MID.

]]> By: Gigabyte M528 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7482 Gigabyte M528 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:42:19 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7482 [...] UMPC Portal Etiquetas: Gigabyte M528, Nokia [...] [...] UMPC Portal Etiquetas: Gigabyte M528, Nokia [...]

]]> By: Selección Digital» xataka.com » Gigabyte M528, para septiembre http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7476 Selección Digital» xataka.com » Gigabyte M528, para septiembre Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:31:43 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7476 [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...] [...] Vía | UMPCPortal. [...]

]]> By: Cat http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7473 Cat Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:16:04 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7473 I'm anxious to read the first user reviews to see how functional the device is and what actually comes with it and what may need to be purchased separately to make it fully functional. I'm hoping GPS works straight from the box (from reading the hands on reviews of the Aigo MID at umpcfever, it appears that unit's GPS isn't fully functional). Expansys was starting to get a fair number of questions about this unit and I wonder if part of the reason they withdrew their webpages about it is that they weren't able to fully answer--one question they did respond to was whether the unit will be capable of voice calls since it has 3G. They responded no, it will be data only, no voice. Other questions that remain unanswered include whether a WIFI SDIO card (specs say it's WIFI by SDIO) is actually provided at the purchase price or whether it's additional cost. Specs also say that bluetooth is via USB so does the dongle come standard or is it an optional accessory? I really hope the SDIO WIFI card and bluetooth USB adapter are included in the base price and that they're not keeping the base price "low" by requiring these 2 items to be purchased separately. I hope firm information on availability and shipping dates is release soon. I’m anxious to read the first user reviews to see how functional the device is and what actually comes with it and what may need to be purchased separately to make it fully functional. I’m hoping GPS works straight from the box (from reading the hands on reviews of the Aigo MID at umpcfever, it appears that unit’s GPS isn’t fully functional). Expansys was starting to get a fair number of questions about this unit and I wonder if part of the reason they withdrew their webpages about it is that they weren’t able to fully answer–one question they did respond to was whether the unit will be capable of voice calls since it has 3G. They responded no, it will be data only, no voice. Other questions that remain unanswered include whether a WIFI SDIO card (specs say it’s WIFI by SDIO) is actually provided at the purchase price or whether it’s additional cost. Specs also say that bluetooth is via USB so does the dongle come standard or is it an optional accessory? I really hope the SDIO WIFI card and bluetooth USB adapter are included in the base price and that they’re not keeping the base price “low” by requiring these 2 items to be purchased separately. I hope firm information on availability and shipping dates is release soon.

]]> By: ecsk2 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7458 ecsk2 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:25:50 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7458 @fab Well we are only talking 1.3" difference here between the iPhone 3.5" and this 4.8 so you will still want to zoom at times, its not like you "have to" zoom on the iPhone unless you want to read it. Even with a 5" (OQO) or as in this case 4.8" your eyes will get sore after a while if you will be trying to use it as any other "normal" computer for more than 2 hours. Tabbed browsing ok but you can do that on Opera Mobile too for Im sure over a year as I haven't used Opera Mobile on WM devices for over a year and it was available even then. HTC's aren't my favorite though indeed they are with the OEMs :) Skype can now be used on a number of devices directly or indirectly, depending if you want to be able to call or just chat, Skype will even work on a number of non smartphones http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/ you mean "PIDGIN" as in the messanger? I have a device that has AIM, YAHOO and MSN all native on it and is in constant contact with the web and lasts me well let's see my battery is on half right now and I unplugged the phone some 15 hrs ago it also has 5 row qwerty keyboard like most Sharp made devices :) Good text editor, as in....TXT editor? Or to write documents with various fonts etc? The main difference between this and a smartphone though is that typically a smartphone will be ON CONSTANTLY and capable of handling a full day with CONSTANT connection to the web, if you're looking to run Skype OR/AND some other messengers on this device I predict your battery time will drop down to 2 or less hours/ battery/charge. @fab

Well we are only talking 1.3″ difference here between the iPhone 3.5″ and this 4.8 so you will still want to zoom at times, its not like you “have to” zoom on the iPhone unless you want to read it. Even with a 5″ (OQO) or as in this case 4.8″ your eyes will get sore after a while if you will be trying to use it as any other “normal” computer for more than 2 hours.

Tabbed browsing ok but you can do that on Opera Mobile too for Im sure over a year as I haven’t used Opera Mobile on WM devices for over a year and it was available even then. HTC’s aren’t my favorite though indeed they are with the OEMs :)

Skype can now be used on a number of devices directly or indirectly, depending if you want to be able to call or just chat, Skype will even work on a number of non smartphones http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/ you mean “PIDGIN” as in the messanger? I have a device that has AIM, YAHOO and MSN all native on it and is in constant contact with the web and lasts me well let’s see my battery is on half right now and I unplugged the phone some 15 hrs ago it also has 5 row qwerty keyboard like most Sharp made devices :)

Good text editor, as in….TXT editor? Or to write documents with various fonts etc?

The main difference between this and a smartphone though is that typically a smartphone will be ON CONSTANTLY and capable of handling a full day with CONSTANT connection to the web, if you’re looking to run Skype OR/AND some other messengers on this device I predict your battery time will drop down to 2 or less hours/ battery/charge.

]]> By: fab http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date#comment-7455 fab Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:01:42 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/m528-mid-price-and-date/#comment-7455 of course it all boils down to what you need it for, but for that price tag you do NOT even get a smartphone (e.g HTC) today! for me browsing the web as is is the most important thing, and not some sort of shrinked pages or where i need to zoom (iphone style) all the time. tabbed browsing, extensions etc with FF3 is a must. then i use skype and pidging (for various protocols) the entire day through - mainly for work. i listen to music all the time and read news (rss etc.) and since i started with some web-devel tools, i need also a good text editor. all this and more even on the go when i am on a trip to visit parents, friends etc when i don't want to carry the notebook. the notebook is way more powerful, but this small device is what i've been looking for since looong time. smartphones do not provide those functionalities, well, maybe yes, but crippled and as said, sometimes to a higher price, so why bothering with it. of course it all boils down to what you need it for, but for that price tag you do NOT even get a smartphone (e.g HTC) today!

for me browsing the web as is is the most important thing, and not some sort of shrinked pages or where i need to zoom (iphone style) all the time. tabbed browsing, extensions etc with FF3 is a must. then i use skype and pidging (for various protocols) the entire day through - mainly for work. i listen to music all the time and read news (rss etc.) and since i started with some web-devel tools, i need also a good text editor. all this and more even on the go when i am on a trip to visit parents, friends etc when i don’t want to carry the notebook. the notebook is way more powerful, but this small device is what i’ve been looking for since looong time. smartphones do not provide those functionalities, well, maybe yes, but crippled and as said, sometimes to a higher price, so why bothering with it.

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