We saw an influx of these sort of devices at this year’s Computex, but it looks like we are now seeing the first honest attempt to bring one to market.
You’ve probably picked up by now, but the XPPhone is a mobile computer (running Windows XP) that packs in a bunch of wireless and ceullar radios to make it also function as a phone. It supports most 3G specifications and even has optional WiMAX.
In general, the idea of a Windows XP running phone isn’t one that I’d be very excited about because it would mean most likely having a really hot phone in your pocket that would quickly run out of battery life. However, adding some viability to the device, the XPPhone claims to be able to wake up from standby when there is an incoming call or SMS, which makes this whole concept a bit more realistic. Still, I don’t know how fun it will be to pull the thing out of your pocket, send a text, then put it back into standby. I’m sure someone out there will love it though. Here are the specs according to the official website:
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- CPU： AMD Super Mobile CPU
- Memory：512M/1G
- SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G
- HDD：30G/60G/80G/120G
- LCD: 4.8′ TFT Touch-screen LCD 800*480
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
- Network：GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA)CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA，TD-HSDPA
- Wireless：WiFi 802.11b/g,WiMax(optional),Buletooth,Stand-alone GPS
- Camera Specifications:CMOS, 300k/1.3 Million
- Ports:1 x earphone jack,1 x microphone jack,Docking Connector (include VGA output signal ),1 x USB 2.0, SIM Slot
- Power Management:
- Battery: Removable Lithium-ion
- Talk time: about 5 hours,Stand by time: about 5 days
- Real life: about 7 hours(Standard), about 12 hours(Large)
- Talk time，Standby time，Operation time may vary depending different usage.
- Weight: 400g (include battery)
September 21st, 2009 at 12:36 am
New article: XPPhone combines a phone and a computer http://cli.gs/7zVnb
September 21st, 2009 at 1:03 am
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September 21st, 2009 at 2:24 am
This would have to be heavily optimized to succeed. RT @benz145: New article: XPPhone combines a phone and a computer http://cli.gs/7zVnb
September 21st, 2009 at 4:18 am
The only amazing thing about it is having the gigantic spectrum of WinXP programs in your pocket…. including MSN messenger and Skype video calls… Photoshop… full desktop browser..etc
But other than that, it is NOT a mobile OS and was never meant to be. There’s a reason why mobile OSes are stripped down and fast, it’s because phones are made for productivity on the go…
September 21st, 2009 at 4:58 am
XPPhone combines a phone and a computer | UMPCPortal – Ultra … http://bit.ly/jjwNR
September 21st, 2009 at 11:04 am
It is big and heavy for a phone. But as a competitor for UMID and Viliv and the bonus of phone calls it is worth considering.
September 21st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Looks like an Everun with a slide-out keyboard. Which is no bad thing!
September 21st, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Ben, Chippy – what do you think about this – 5,6″(!) , 350 gm (!) XP-based MID ?
http://www.eletroworld.cn/nb/A10.htm
Vakeros Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I like it – would rather have 1xUSB 2.0 and 1x mini-USB as host/charger (or put that in place of the power in.)
If it is a slider then lovely.
September 21st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Can anyone asy OQO?
Its like the love child of an oqo and the french version of an Aigo with phone function.
September 21st, 2009 at 4:57 pm
The technical specs look pretty amazing for the power and the out of standby via incoming call part. The CPU is not(only CPU remotely capable of running XP at that sort of power is the Geode series that’s not Athlon core, since it happens to be full SoC).
But what I would really want is thing like this with WiMax and a proper VoIP service(one that includes everything on a regular phone like emergency service). Now that would be sweet since I won’t have to pay for Internet and celluar service(which compared to internet per KB is VERY expensive), but a combined one at regular broadband internet prices, plus a internet everywhere.
September 21st, 2009 at 7:01 pm
http://www.eletroworld.cn/nb/A10.htm
That link looks interesting. 6″ MID produced in China, I hope it’s well priced like other Chinese MIDs!
I’m also interested in how AMD can put out a low-power processor clocked at 1ghz in the XPphone. Hopefully the graphics are better than Intel’s current UMPC solutions…
September 21st, 2009 at 7:19 pm
As I mentioned on another well-know forum, I wonder how many of us are serious about it, and will actually fill-out the “pre-order” form:
http://www.xpphone.com/en/product/order.html
I just did a couple days ago, maybe we’ll get good news? Like someone said b4, it’s a tad big for a phone, but as a phone-enable UMPC, it definitively has potentials!
September 21st, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Yes, but does it run Linux?
(Slashdot meme, but in this case, I mean it.) Ubuntu Netboook Remix, with drivers for most of the hardware and some sort of (even simple) dialer, and I’d be there. Why put all that effort into a design based on an OS that the OS vendor wants to get rid of?
September 21st, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I know AMD’s Geode, Athlon, Turion, Phenom and also the upcoming new Neo processor line up, but I have no idea what an AMD Super Mobile CPU could be; also, the inclusion of all current 3G standards (W-CDMA, CDMA2000 and TD-SCDMA) seems a bit utopic since it cannot be done with a single chipset.
I think there is a smell of vapour ware around this device. Perhaps it will be shipped with Duke Nukem Forever.
Ben Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 10:05 pm
+1 internet point for Duke Nukem Forever reference.
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hmmm…I wonder, in light of the new UMID M2, would ITG (the makers of the XPPHONE) try to speed up XPPHONE’s launch in order to gain market penetration b4 the M2 arrives? The “plus” for the XPPHONE is its suppossedly integrated phone capabilities into the unit…hmmm…
September 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Hmmm Moblin 2.1 on this device wont be too shabby.
September 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 am
I like the integrated phone. Use it with a bluetooth watch and SmartMadSoft’s software, together with a bt earpiece and you won’t have to pull it out of the bag (or pocket if you have large ones) to see who’s calling, to answer calls, to get SMS’s, etc etc. Suddenly it looks more appealing.
September 27th, 2009 at 2:57 am
It didn’t work for me, can you give us some more information?
November 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Interesting article as for me. I’d like to read a bit more concerning this matter.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
с праздником 23 февраля!!!
May 17th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
the cool!)
July 15th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
ну а если подробнее? название о другом говорит)