Samsung Q1 Review

TabletPCReviewSpot has a first look review of the Samsung Q1, an ultra-mobile personal computer, or UMPC.

They summarize the review in two paragraphs, saying:

I actually like it. You have to know what you’re getting with this type of device and understand the target market. While I believe the target for the Q1 is extremely narrow, for those who need a cost effective, highly portable slate Tablet PC, the Q1 is going to be a solid option.

For me, the UMPC would be an extravagance, a secondary display while I’m at my desk. It might also fill a few minor portable computing voids I have, at times when the Treo isn’t powerful enough and I want something smaller than my notebook. I don’t think it’s worth $1100 for someone like me though, unless your addiction to gadgets outweighs your concerns for fiscal responsibility.

I totally see where he is coming from, and I have not really seen the UMPC as something I currently want, but it really seems like a Star Trek device or something, and I like that direction. Something more powerful than a pocket PC, but smaller and lighter than a full on tablet. I can see this niche market growing exceptionally well, if they keep the prices of the machines down and work more on battery life and processing power.

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