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The UMID mbook Special Edition

Posted on July 5, 2010 by David Allen

The 4.8 inch mini laptop, which should not be confused with a netbook as they would normally have a 10.1 inch display. Therefore, this is the small and handy device that can almost fit into the users pocket and to make things even more interesting is the special edition of the mbook. So what is special about this version? Basically, it comes with a faster processor with the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor replacing the 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z515 CPU and double the amount of RAM 1 GB instead of 512 MB.

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The N5 from Viliv is released

Posted on June 28, 2010 by David Allen

The Korean based computer maker Viliv are on the verge of launching the N5 UMPC, it is believed to be vastly improved on the previous model the S5. Buyer will be getting touch screen technology, Intel Atom processor and will be running the Windows 7 operating system.

These are the specs and features of the Viliv N5 UMPC:

◦Intel® Atom™ processor Z520 (1.33 GHz)

◦Windows™ 7 Starter

◦4.8” WSVGA (1024×600) Touch screen

◦32GB SSD

◦1GB DDR2 SDRAM 533Mhz

◦Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth 2.0/ HSPA/TD-SCDMA/EVDO/WiMAX Connectivity

◦GPS

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The end for Hello Kitty

Posted on March 17, 2010 by David Allen

There is no denying that Hello Kitty has had a wonderful run with millions of fans and it is a brand that can be found literally everywhere. but now there is some competition for the little kitty and it comes in the form of a teddy bear named Rilakkuma.

The new bear brand is owned by Bandai Namco and the has been used to create a wonderful looking is not slightly expensive ultra mobile PC (UMPC).

Features of the Rilakkuma version of the Kohjinsha tablet:

8.9 inch touch screen with 1,280 × 768 resolution, an Atom Z520 processor 1.33GHz, 1 GB RAM, a 60 GB HDD, a digital

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USB Port fitted to a UMID

Posted on February 8, 2010 by David Allen

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One thing that you don’t often see is a full sized USB port installed in a UMID netbook, but that is not going to stop everyone from going without or being forced to use a mini USB port.

The netbook in question is the UMID mBook BZ as we know this has no USB port, but could use one, so why fit it yourself?

It seems from the images that the actual installation process is fairly easy to do, but that of course is going to depend on how technically minded the user is.

The images below will take you through the process, but don’t come running to us if it doesn’t work!

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Pink version of the UMID M1

Posted on November 23, 2009 by David Allen

This is a great offer girls not only because of the colour, but because this version is almost identical to the black UMID M1, but the pink one is $50 cheaper!

Processor

Intel Atom 1.2 GHz (Z515)

Intel Atom 1.3 GHz (Z520)

Memory

DDR2 512MB

Storage

8GB (NAND Flash memory on-board)

Display (Internal)

4.8″ (1024×600) Touch TFT

Communication

Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)

Bluetooth (BT 2.0 +EDR)

Integrated Ports

Mini USB x 1

TTA 20pin x 1

Micro SD Card slot x 1

Input/Output

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Rebadged UMID mBook

Posted on November 9, 2009 by David Allen

There are only a few reasons for buying a rebadged computer no matter what the size is and they are cheaper price, better specs or just availability.

However, in France it seems that a firm called Sagencom have done just that with the Spiga Pocket Book.

This device has an 8 Gb SSD, 1.1 GHz Intel Atom CPU hand help computer that has been 3G enabled and comes with a price tag of $742, sounds a like case for a mobile carrier deal.

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Review of the UMID M1

Posted on March 25, 2009 by David Allen

Is this going to set the computing world alight or not, it is difficult to say because there is not a great deal of information available. What we can say is that this computer has all of the parts needed to be something spectacular but with a mere 4.8 inches of screen is these device a large phone or mini computer.

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Review of the UMID M1 MID/UMPC

Posted on February 12, 2009 by David Allen

Could this be the most ultra mobile computer in the world? It looks like it, but does it really stand up to the test, it only has a base memory of 512 Mb, but it widely expected to has many upgrades available to enable users to build their own UMPC.

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OQO Model 2+ Review

Posted on February 9, 2009 by David Allen

OQO introduce their model 2+ that provides the world’s first PC OLED display and with global 3G capability. The 2+ is powered by a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom Processor, with 2 Gb RAM that offers a great all round performance and portability.

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UMID launches MID M1 in Korea

Posted on February 6, 2009 by David Allen

The Korean computer maker UMID has recently announced the release of their mobile internet device the M1 on the 20th February. This device was first launched during the CES 2009.

Specs:

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