The poor old Brits get such a bad deal when it comes to technology pricing and the OQO is a classic example. In the U.S the base model was reduced to $1200 $1299 (about 650 quid) and yet in the UK its the equivalent of over $2000. A 66% premium. That’s just silly and its one of the valid complaints put forward by What Laptop who have just published their review.
They think its the best ultra mobile PC they’ve reviewed to date ( out of 5. The Sony UX, Samsung Q1 Ultra, Medion (ahem) and Vye Mini-V S18) but, well, here’s what they’ve got to say.
With small dimensions and good usability there’s no doubt this is the best ultra mobile PC we’ve seen to date. However, it remains far too expensive for many people to buy in addition to a laptop, and it’s simply not comfortable enough to use as a full-time replacement.
It will sell though. At least for a short while. I can see it doing well in London where price takes second place to fashion but after the slickers have bought it, what next? The price really has to come down, especially as the cool-as HTC Shift is coming in at a hundred quid less including the all important mobile enabler, HSDPA.
WhatLaptop OQO Model e2 review.
