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After a few weeks halting its current Vaio UX, Sony finally released its successor: UX 72, UX92S, and UX92NS. The new UXs are built upon 64bit Core 2 Solo processor such as 1.2 GHz U2200 and 1.06 GHz U2100. The other selling point of the ne UX is the adoption of SSD drive which offers 64 GB capacity. If you want to walk behind …

During Samsung 4G Forum 2007, Samsung Electronics presented its new WiMAX UMPC with codename SPH-P9200. The new SPH-P9200 allows you to browse the internet via WiFi. The most interesting thing of the UMPC is the folding QWERTY keyboard, it make the UMPC just like the desktop computer. In addition to the WiFi feature, this compact UMPC also …

HTC is already known as a unique mobile phone manufacturer, but now they diversifying its product lines by producing UMPC, the HTC Shift. The new Shift is configured with 800MHz Intel A110 processor, Intel GMA 950 graphics chip, 7-inch Display screen at 800×480 resolution, 1GB of ram (compare to 756MB of my desktop PC), and 40GB of hard drive to offer …

Measuring only 6.7 x 5.2 x 1.25 inch (170 x 132 x 31 mm), the LifeBok U1010 named as the world`s smallest UMPC available in the market today. The UMPC sports 800MHz A110 Intel Mobile Processor, 1GB of memory (max), 40GB HD, Fingerprint reader, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, and 126MB Intel 945GU Express graphic which drive its 5.6-inch screen …

Fujitsu displayed it newest UMPC Lifebook U1010 during SEK 2007. Coming in convertible model, the U1010 powered by Intel Processor A110 (800MHz, 512KG L2 cache, 400MHz FSB), 1GB DDR2-400 of memory (onboard), 40GB(1.8″) UDMA 100 S.M.A.R.T, and 5.6-inch Wide SVGA Super Fine LCD (1024×600 resolution) touchscreen which is driven by Intel 945GU Internal Graphics (224MB, 3D Accelerator, …

(Image: COMPAL 4.3-inch UMPC; Credit: AVING.net)

Compal Electronics, a Taiwanese Original design manufacturer which handling the production of notebook computers and monitors, introduced their newest UMPC during COMPUTEX Taipei 2007. The UMPC boasts Windows CE 5.0, Freescale i.MX31 532 MHz ARM1136 processor, 512MB SLC Nand Flash memory, 256MB of ram, 4.3-inch WVGA dsiplay (with 16M colors at 800×480 …

(Image: Samwell PC657 UMPC; Credit: AVING.net)

It seem UMPC become more popular for consumers, but will it be as popular as cellphones? i do not know. Many manufacturer presented its own UMPC products line during COMPUTEX 2007 in Taipei include Samwell. They displayed 7-inch Ruggedbook PC657, a semi-rugged design UMPC at front bezel..

Coming with white casing color, …

(Image: Asus Rugged UMPC; Credit: www.gottabemobile.com)

Asus presented Hermes, a rugged 7-inch UMPC, during COMPUTEX Taipe 2007. When it called rugged, it mean the UMPC is shock/vibration/dust-resistance and also water-proof suitable for outdoor use (Military Standard: MIL-STD-810F). The new Hermes powered by VIA C7-M processor, optional SSD, and LED screen. The standard configuration start at $700 and will be …