[url=http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/10/samsung-q1-gets-official-list-of-accessories/]Engadget[/url] had a link to a PDF on [url=http://www.expansys.com/i/drv/q1_leaflet.pdf]Expansys[/url] which shows some of the accessories that are available from Samsung for the Q1. Alot of these were shown at Cebit, but it’s nice ot see the official pictures of what they are going to be offering.

In the PDF they list a keyboard, Organizer bag, ODO, Car Cradle and Power Bank and Cell as add on accessories and also have a list of the different carrying options available.

[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/samsungaccessories/samsungq1bags.jpg[/img]

The Keyboard Pouch, Q1 pouch, Cross Bag Type 1, and Cross Bag Type 2.

And I think the keyboard pouch and Q1 pouch pictures are supposed to be reversed.

They also have some pictures showing GPRS card usage so people can feel good about using the ultra mobile PC in any location. Read the full story

Both Carrypad and Ultranauts carried journals about this – UMPC’s could be subsidised by offering them in bundles with data or content packages.

I wrote mainly about subsidies with content (for example, offering TV content or Video Telephony packages.) but with the announcement that Linksys and Nokia have teamed up to offer a a wifi/tablet package, I can now see the opportunities for subsidies with data plans. Either broadband or Wifi.

I had thought that the Nokia 770 would really be pushed as a partner product for a mobile phone but this announcement shows that Nokia are not scared to take a step or two away from mobile carriers and look at other pricing models.

Could we see a broadband data plan with linksys router and Nokia bundled? Broadband internet marketing in Western Europe is going to get a lot harder soon as the sales move into more difficult demographics. Maybe a ultra mobile PC would make a nice sweetener. How about this for a product bundle?

The Carrypad Broadband bundle (not currently available!!)

• 2M Broadband connection (24 month contract.)
• Bundled Wifi router.
• Bundled UMPC.
• TV/Internet – 10 channels.
• TV/Air (DMB/DVB-T) – 10 high quality TV channels.
• Audio and Video telephony flatrate with incoming number.
• Wifi hotspot contract

How much do you think that lot will cost? 60 Euro per month? More? Less?
Are you for or against bundling and subsidies? I’m not a great fan but as a springboard for these devices, it could mean the difference between success and failure.

We ended up checking out all the FCC PDFs that were available, and picked out some interesting pics for your viewing pleasure. Trust us, these are much more exciting than the [url=https://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=61]somewhat bland user manual[/url].

As you can see from some of the pics, [url=http://www.amtek.com.tw/english/Products_itablet_T700=06.htm]AMTEK[/url] is manufacturing the TabletKiosk eo V7110 (as well as the PBJ SmartCaddie).

On to the pics!

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eosetup.jpg[/img]

Here is our little ultra mobile PC friend being monitored by the FCC test station.

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eocrushed.jpg[/img]

The FCC does their best to crush the eo, but to no avail.

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eoamteck.jpg[/img]

Our first look at the innards.

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eolabel.jpg[/img]

This is a close-up of the label on the back of the device. Hmmm, iTablet.

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eovia.jpg[/img]

Nice shot of the VIA chipset that will be powering the TabletKiosk eo.

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/eoparts.jpg[/img]

ultra mobile PC all back together again, laying next to all the accessories. Read the full story

Thanks to [url=https://www.umpcportal.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=166&forum=1&post_id=946#forumpost946]ctitanic[/url] for providing us with a link to the TabletKiosk eo ultra mobile PC user manual that is up on the FCC site (Users Manual at bottom of table). Its a nice long read, so everyone who has been waiting for more details on this device should be pleased. Below is some info taken from the manual:

[b]Getting to know your UMPC[/b]

[b]* Mouse Left/Right Key[/b]
This is equivalent to the left and right key on an average mouse that
you are using.
[b]* D-Pad (4 Direction + Enter)[/b]
– [↑]/[↓] Buttons
Press on the [↑]/[↓] buttons to scroll down on the item
vertically that you wish to execute or run.
– [←] [→] Buttons
Press on the [→] or [←] buttons to scroll down on the item
horizontally that you wish to execute or run.
– Enter Button
This button operates the same as when you are using the enter
key on the keyboard.
[b]* LaunchPad[/b]
You can select the program you want to start when you press this
tablet button.
[b]* Software Keyboard[/b]
Press this button to open the onscreen keyboard and use the stylus
to tap and select the major function that you usually use on the
keyboard.
[b]* Power On indicator[/b]
This LED icon represents the status when you are using the
computer by using the adapter.
– Green light indicates it is in On status
– Blinking indicates it is in standby mode.
[b]* Battery Indicator[/b]
This LED icon indicates the present status of your battery.
– LED in Amber color indicates is in charging status.
– LED in Green color indicates it is in full status operates with
DC.
– LED turn off indicates without DC plug in
[b]* HDD Accessing[/b]
This LED icon indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk
drive. The LED will blink in amber color to indicate this status.
[b]* Wireless Status[/b]
This LED icon indicates your computer is in wireless status. The
LED will lit in amber to indicate this status.
[b]* Stick Point[/b]
This is equivalent to the touchpad on an ordinary notebook
computer.
[b]* PageUp[/b]
Press this button to go up the page when you are scrolling on the
window screen.
[b]* PageDown[/b]
Press this button to go down the page when you are scrolling on the
window screen.
[b]* A-Menu[/b]
Use this key to enable the A-Menu display function.
[b]* Resolution Selection[/b]
Press this button to adjust the resolution of your screen.

More details below… Read the full story

Fujitsu is showing off some [url=http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/04/04/fujitsu_concept_pcs/]ultra mobile PC concepts this week during Milan’s Triennale di Milano[/url]. The design of these Ultra-Mobile PCs is certainly interesting and these are the first prototypes we’ve seen that really play on the Origami name by utilizing a folding keyboard. In addition, when folded up these devices are about the size of a CD case which makes them truly portable.

Does this shot remind anyone else of the Gameboy Advance SP?

Read the full story

According to [url=http://www.umpcbuzz.com]UMPCBuzz[/url] the [url=http://svmlecarnet.vnunet.fr/svm/2006/04/linux_sur_lultr.html]SVM Blog[/url] got ahold of a Samsung Q1 and attempted to install Knoppix on it.

According to their post about it they weren’t able to get it installed or get Kubuntu to run on it due to a kernel panic.

[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/linux/kubuntu.jpg[/img]

At least now there is some real info about Linux running on the device. I’m sure within weeks of it being released there will be a distro for it. Those Linux hackers are crazy. Read the full story

(note: I appear to have been linked from Transmeta stock forums. I have no idea why. Sorry to those who ended up here unexpectedly.)

There’s some news out today which relates closely to the Carrypad idea.

Fujitsu are showing this concept design at the latest Triennale di Milano exhibition. It goes against the current Origami grain and integrates a keyboard which, I say again, is critical in a portable device in order to allow for advanced and efficient input of emails, blogs, reports and the like. Its nice to see design houses testing this ground when the focus is on touch-screen interfaces and would be very interesting to see feedback.

I’d like to see that screen slide along and lock somewhere in the middle of the keypad and even slide completely off for a keyboard-free experience in order to achive the best keyboard-screen integration possible!

Do you think a keyboard is a requirement for a ‘UMPC.’? Place your vote here.

Remember, as far as i’m concerned, an ultra mobile PC is any ultra-mobile PC. From a Nokia 770 to a Motion LS800. My list of UMPC’s is here.

Original story from The Register.

Keywords: umpc fujitsu carrypad

ultra mobile PC Cast podcast #4 has just been released.

In this exciting episode Matt and Roy talk about the news that has come out in the past week. The winner of the paintbrush contest is revealed and they talk about April fools and the foolishness of it.

The direct RSS feed is located [url=https://www.umpcportal.com/podcast.rss]here[/url]

The iTunes feed is [url=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=130040126&s=143441]here[/url]

or download the MP3 directly [url=https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/podcasts/OrigamiPortal_-_UMPC_Cast_4.mp3]here[/url]

And you can check out our older ultra mobile PC Cast shows in our [url=https://www.umpcportal.com/modules/tinycontent/index.php?id=1]Podcast Section[/url] Read the full story