Hi All.

I've secured a Flybook V33i for testing. It should be with me next week
I will run a short Q&A here but what would you like to see tested?

I'll cover:
1) Basic useage scenarios
2) Games
3) Useability
4) Battery life
5) Photos/Videos.

But if there's something else you want to see, please let me know.

The reports, vid and pics will be on Carrypad but I will post a summary news item on Origamiportal too.

Steve.

It landed today and looks great. This is a real top-end UMPC.

The first photo-set and journal entry are already up.

Feel free to ask questions here. I've got the device for 4 days so there should be enought time to get all the normal tests done.

First test: Google Earth. Oooh. Works very smoothly. This is looking good for gaming!

Steve.

I had a chance to work with an older version, the A33i, a few weeks ago. I liked the format, but found some problems in the test unit. I was wondering if you have the same issues.

- Drift of the cursor after using the mousepointer
- Very slow GPRS, bad WIFI reception. (They have an UMTS version out in The Netherlands!)
- Dead or stuck pixels
- Screen hinge somehow had a cheap plastic feeling
- Touch screen difficult to use with fingers, sometimes unresponsive
- slow processor

I did like the size, weight and concept having a SIM slot, but found the unit havind a cheap plastic fealing for the price Dialogue is asking in Europe.

pbw

Hi PBW.

- Drift of the cursor after using the mousepointer. I have seen this once. As usual, it happens when the pointer gets hot.

- Very slow GPRS, bad WIFI reception. (They have an UMTS version out in The Netherlands!)
Wifi reception is good. GPRS I will test this afternoon. UMTs version is also available here now.

- Dead or stuck pixels. SCreen perfect.

- Screen hinge somehow had a cheap plastic feeling. Seems OK to me.

- Touch screen difficult to use with fingers, sometimes unresponsive
Touch screen is a heavyweight device to try and reduce the palm 'vectoring' I agree that using with finger is not as easy as with others.

- slow processor. 1.1Ghz Pentium M is better than the old Transmeta.I am running the COSBI performance test right now.

I also have an annoying fan sound. BAttery life is on par with similar devices. Minimum 1:45. (everything on)

Am using the device with an external screen in dual screen mode and finding it very nice for normal activities.

Steve.

I'm writing the review up over the next 2 days.

The flybook is a lovely device. I'm going to miss the keyboard but it's time to move on. The i7210 arrived this afternoon!

Steve.