SAMSUNG'S ultra mobile PC for Windows Vista
Samsung Electronics, a leading corporate for digital
media and digital convergence technologies has announced
its newest ultra mobile PC model for Windows Vista.
The model termed as “Q1P”, will be the first
UMPC from Samsung, to qualify for the Windows Vista
certification.
Q1P- Samsung’s first UMPC with Windows Vista
By introducing Q1 and more powerful Q1P ultra mobile
PC last year, the company has created a new category
of PC’s. The Ultra Mobile PC is an ultra-mobile
device, which combines and integrates the functionality
of a normal PC. They provide easy access to information
and can be used in places, where one finds difficulty
of carrying the PC or the laptop. This provides an innovative
way of making the PC functionality be available along
with multimedia versatility and connectivity in ultra-mobile
world.
Samsung had created task force to work with its products,
including Q1 PC UMPC, to achieve high quality standards
of Microsoft. This resulted in, Samsung bringing out
UMPC which delivers the features and benefits of the
Windows Vista operating system.
UMPC – Mobile phone with Windows Vista
Bret Berg, a senior product marketing manager, Mobile
Computing products, Samsung Electronics America Inc.
is of view that, Q1 UMPC development has demonstrated
the strength and the growth of the corporate among others.
He said that, the UMPC is a powerful product, which
allows most ordinary mobile users to enjoy many benefits
of Windows Vista operating system along with features
of mobile phone.
Digital lifestyle with Ultra-Mobile PC
“The Ultra-Mobile PC is a growing class of PCs
that provides a more natural and intuitive experience
for on-the-go use," said Mika Kramer, Director
of Windows Client Mobility at Microsoft Corporation.
He was also of opinion that, he is thrilled to work
with Samsung for delivering innovative solutions to
their customers, such as Q1P for Windows Vista. The
UMPC combines the power of Windows Vista with the lightweight
easy to carry anywhere hardware design that enables
users to easily maintain their digital lifestyle.
UMPC Configuration
The Q1P for Windows Vista has got Intel Pentium processor
(1.0 GHz), 60 GB hard drive and 1 GB of memory. This
configuration is better, and twice higher than the previous,
original Q1 model.
Increase in battery life
Samsung has designed the Q1P for Windows Vista for
attracting more professional users who want best high-performance
solutions for completing projects and meeting deadlines
while on the go. The increase in battery life for about
2½ hours will benefit the user by making them
to do more work while traveling. This product, due to
increased battery life and other stuffs provides better,
flexible and good mobile performances in field of mobile
technology. The Q1P is also well equipped with a 7-inch
wide LCD touch screen. This unit also features all new
inking features which allow data to be inputted through
the touch screen, which is equivalent to handwriting.
One can convert handwriting into regular text.
Offers wireless communication
The Q1P is useful for every one, who wants make use
of internet, stay connected and make full use of power
of PC along with mobile services, which are bundled
into 1.7 pound product. Q1P also offers wireless communication
includes the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy internet access.
Also, it include AVS Now feature, which allows users
to access multimedia applications, photo’s, videos,
movies, etc. without booting up Windows Vista.
The price of product stands at around 1,299$. One can
buy this UMPC at retail outlets and e-tail outlets,
including the Best buy, CDW, CompUSA, NewEgg.com etc.
One can also get Q1P for Windows Vista, through distribution
via Ingram Micro.
Value added options
One can get various value added options for the Q1P
model at affordable prices. They include an External
USB keyboard, with track point, and a two button mouse.
One can also purchase other accessories such as extended
batteries, multiple external optical disc drives.
PC in mobile or mobile in PC
One can enjoy the features of wonderful easy-to-carry
portable device along with features of Windows Vista
in UMPC. UMPC may be useful for journalists, business
personalities to store and access the required data
at any instance of time, and also can make use of usual
mobile services. |
