[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/FounderMiniNote.jpg[/img]

Prices for the Founder mininote seem to be up on their Chinese website.
A translation reveals the following: (From [url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foundertech.com%2Fproduct%2FNoteBookdetail.asp%3Fid%3D893%26root%3D13&langpair=zh-CN%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools]google translation[/url])

Mr Mininote (VUM400-410 (black)) ICP-M ULV 900M (353) /256M DDR 2/30G/802.11 USB/WINXP (H) 7999 Purchase
Mr Mininote (VUM400-400 (black)) P-M ULV 1G (723) /256M DDR 2/30G/802.11 USB/WINXP (H) 11999 Purchase
Mr Mininote (VUM400-420 (black)) P-M ULV 1G (723) /512M DDR 2/60G/802.11 USB/WIN XP (H) 12888 Purchase

The cheapest looks like a Celeron 900Mhz, 256M at the equivalent of 831 Euro ($989), A Pentium-M 1Ghz at 1250 Euro ($1488) and the same model with 512MB for 1340 Euro ($1595). Its also available in Red. Actual product prices are obviously going to be different in the rest of the world.

There have been rumors that the device has only a two hour battery life and that doesnt suprise me as the Celeron-M has no speed-stepping clock so is the most power-hungry. The Pentuim-M option looks expensive. The device comes with a keyboard (called a ‘Wimple Keyboard in the translation!!) and a 1.3Mp cam.

Some more spec info below… Read the full story

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

[url=http://www.pharosgps.com/news/press/20060309.htm]Pharos has put out a press release on their new iGPS-500 receiver[/url], which is designed to be used with a UMPC.

The unique design of this receiver will allow you to add GPS positioning and navigation capability to your ultra mobile PC via several different methods: USB, CompactFlash, SDIO port, or Bluetooth. Additionaly, the iGPS-500 comes in at a much smaller size than traditional GPS receivers, measuring 34mm x 36mm. Furthermore, The iGPS-500 works seamlessly with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, AutoRoute 2006, and MapPoint software.

Still no details on the cost of the device, or how well it will integrate with certain non-specified mapping software, like Google Earth.

Thanks to marix for the news! Read the full story

[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/tabletkiosk_logo.gif[/img]
[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/tabletkiosk/TabletKiosk_V700_UMPC_front.jpg[/img]

This is the fifth 1st-Gen ultra mobile PC confirmed for a 2nd-quarter launch (Most likely around the end of April). TabletKiosk will be offering this Tablet PC in both white and black. You can expect this device, the V-700, to appear on the TabletKiosk website sometime this month.

Thanks to jkOnTheRun for providing us with the following specs:

* CPU: VIA C7M 1 Ghz
* CHIPSETS: VIA Vn800, Vt8237R
* MEMORY: 1x SODIMM DDR2, 256MB – 1GB
* BIOS: Phoenix, Boot from USB, APM 1.2, ACPI BIOS
* BATTERY: 26W LiON, 2200 mAH
* HDD: 2.5″, 40 – 160 Gb
* VIDEO: VIA Vn800, 7 inch, 800×480, zoom function 800×600, 1024×600
* AUDIO: AC97 codec, integrated speaker, head phone/ stereo MIC jack (3.5mm)
* I/O DEVICES: WiFi (802.11b/g, Bluetooth, touch screen (resistive), Synaptics stick cursor
* I/O PORTS: Power, headphone/ stereo MIC combo jack, 2xUSB 2.0, stylus holder, cradle connector
* LED INDICATORS: power on, battery, HDD activity
* BUTTONS: Left side: Left/ right mouse, D-Pad (4 direction + Enter), brightness toggle, zoom function; Right side: Mouse cursor + Enter, Page Up/ Down, Setting button- TBD, Media Button, Speaker; Right edge: Headphone/Mic, Volume Up/ Down, 1xUSB, Power switch/ Key lock, SAS (C-A-D); Left edge: DC in, 1xUSB, WLAN on/off
* POWER: Mini AC Adapter, international voltage
* DIMENSIONS: 228x146x25mm (8.97×5.74×0.98in), 0.9kg (1.98 lb)
* ACCESSORIES: carry bag, external optical drive (optional), AC adapter, head phone/ mic, user’s manual, utility CDs, gift box

More details and photos below. Read the full story

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

Hey, that title kind of rhymes doesn’t it?

OK, just a quick update about two confirmed software packages for the UMPC/Origami devices. MovieLink has partnered up with Microsoft to offer videos-on-demand to ultra mobile PC users, while Sling Media has software to allow users to watch TV on their Ultra-Mobile PC’s. More details below. Read the full story

[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/whiteumpc.jpg[/img]
Chippy has found an image of a white PaceBlade Origami on [url=http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/print/70602]heise.de[/url].

There is also an image up on the official [url=http://www.pbj-inc.co.jp/english/]pbj-inc.co.jp[/url] website.

[img]https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/images/smartcaddie.gif[/img]

Its nice to see that there will be different colors like were shown in the Digital Kitchen video. It is actually a great idea to make different colors because people love customization even on their computers.

I think if there were green and pink ones it would open the market to young teenage girls who would use it to get on MySpace at school. (Or whatever websites teenage girls like nowadays.)

So here’s hoping to having more choices in what our UMPCs look like.

[b]Update 03/10/06 2:32 PM:[/b]

More details on this device:

* Goes by the name of “Smart Caddie inch
* Runs on VIA, not intel
* Some more specs here Read the full story

updated 14-04-2006 – V12

List of UMPC-related websites.
Let me know of corrections and additions. I’ll try and re-publish the link list on a regular basis.

• Origami Portal My prefered hang-out for UMPC-related news. Active forum, news, features and podcasts.
• Origami Project The original MS Origami website.
• Microsoft ultra mobile PC site The official MS ultra mobile PC website.
• Intel ultra mobile PC site The official Intel ultra mobile PC website.
• Windowsfordevices.com A long-standing and trustworthy site covering UMPC-space.
• Linuxdevices.com The sister site to Windowsfordevices.
• Internet Tablet Talk Focus on the Nokia 770.
• ultra mobile PC Community Site sponsered by intel.
• Gottabemobile Detailed blog and website.
• MiniPCs.com
• Handtops.com Established site dedicated to mini windows pc’s
• Paperback PC
• Ultra Mobile PCs
• Ultra Mobile PCs
• Ultra Mobile PC Talk
• UMPCBuzz
• Ultra Mobilize
• ultra mobile PC Fun
• ultra mobile PC Site
• Only UMPC
• UMPCiTy
• UMPCorigami
• Ultranauts
• Ultra mobile pc tips.
• ultra mobile PC News
• Origamicar
• Ultra Mobile PC news Digest.
• umpc.cz
• Ultramobilelife
• What is Microsoft Origami.

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The first episode of our ultra mobile PC Cast podcast has just been released.

Or just download the MP3 directly
[url=https://www.umpcportal.com/origami/podcasts/OrigamiPortal%20-%20UMPC%20Cast1.mp3]here[/url]

We will be adding a podcast section and permanent location on our homepage in the next couple days.
Read the full story

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/cebit/allthreesmall.jpg[/img]

A lot of details have become more clear today as the Ultra-Mobile PC’s were displayed and talked about at CeBIT.

[b]So, what is the Origami, really?[/b]

In Microsoft’s own words, the Origami design “features small, lightweight, carry-everywhere hardware designs coupled with the full functionality of a Microsoft Windows-based PC and a choice of input options, including enhanced touch-screen capabilities.” These touch-screen capabilities come with the new Tablet XP add-on, Windows Touch Pack, which features the new on-screen touch keyboard, DialKeys. Another advantage of this add-on is the program launcher, which is fully-customizable and will make tasks like watching a video or accessing your favorite website a lot more efficient on a mobile device (Program Launcher is pictured below).

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/cebit/umpc_ui.jpg[/img]

All the Origami devices are coming in at less than 2 inches deep and around 2 lbs, which puts them in at larger than your Pocket PC or PDA, but smaller than a traditional Tablet PC. For more detailed specs, check out our analysis of the interview with the Origami Mastermind, Otto Berkes, from last night, but here is a brief summary:

* Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005, with Windows Touch Pack
* Intel Celeron M, Pentium M, or possibly VIA C7-M processor
* 256MB of RAM and up
* 800×480 (minimum) resolution
* 7″ (diagonal screen)
* 30GB hard drive, or more (50GB and 60GB to be common)
* US$600-1,000 price tag
* USB inputs, Integrated touch panel, WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled

Currently, three manufacturers are displaying Origami devices at CeBIT: Asus, Founder and Samsung (Models from TabletKiosk and PaceBlade Japan are also in the works). All are due out 2nd quarter of this year. Here are some additional specifics we know on each of the devices that was displayed at CeBIT:

[b]Samsung Q1[/b]
900MHz Celeron M
779g (1.7 pound) 9 x 5.5 x 1-inch mini-tablet with a 7-inch touchscreen LCD, Celeron M ULV processor, 40GB drive, 512MB RAM, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS and DMB options
Macworld is reporting this device will retail in Europe for €1,000 (US$1,190)

[b]Asus[/b]
1.3-megapixel front mounted cam for WiFi video conferencing
900MHz Celeron M
SDIO slot on top
The ASUS Security Protect Management (ASPM) uses a special fingerprint sensor, which analyses not only the skin surface but the fabric beneath it.

[b]Founder[/b]
1GHz Pentium M processor

[img]http://origamiportal.com/origami/images/cebit/allthree.jpg[/img]

Read on for more details straight from Microsoft and an interesting ultra mobile PC add-on. Read the full story