ComputerActive review: Samsung Q1 handheld computer
Windows has gone through several mobile guises over the years, with Pocket PC and SmartPhone devices being the most familiar platforms.Microsoft's latest venture is the ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) and the Samsung Q1 is the first to take advantage of the technology.
In essence, the Q1 is a cross between a notebook and handheld computer – both in size and power terms. To prolong battery life, it uses an ultra-low-voltage (ULV) Intel Celeron processor, which runs at 900MHz. It also sports 512Mb of memory and has a 40Gb hard disk.
The Q1 costs £799, so compared with notebook computers of the same price, its specification doesn't match up to much. However, this portable computer has a few tricks up its sleeve to make up for the lack of power.
The 7in display is a touch screen that allows navigation with a stylus. The Q1 also runs the Tablet Edition XP operating software, which means handwriting recognition is excellent.
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