Ultra-Mobile Wonders: The Future of Tablet PCs. Review on Buying a Laptop / Notebook

The Future of Tablet PCs: Longtime back in 1999, my NRI Uncle presented me a thick telephone diary sized and match box thick device Cassiopeia Handheld Computer running on Windows CE O/S. It had so many flaws. The screen was not backlit. It had only two ports. No USB slot. It did not had any rechargeable battery.It was a headache. It was unimaginable those days that very soon such Ultra Mobile Computers may evolve that will have the power of Windows XP with mobile-ready technologies that make it easy to access and use your software on the go.

The Ultra-Mobile PC: Imagine having the power of a Tablet PC or a Laptop together. The Ultra-Mobile PC is portable, lightweight, and configured to connect on the go. Manufactured by Samsung, EO and other companies are the future of tablet PCs that go everywhere, do everything and yet costs very less.

Dream Device:It's the device that you'll always want with you. Featuring full Microsoft Windows XP functionality and the ability to touch, write, or type, UMPC are a powerful companion that let you communicate, accomplish all sorts of tasks, stay connected/entertained/informed anywhere.

Does Everything:With powerful processors, big, bright displays, easy input options, and support for the latest connectivity standards, UMPCs are bound to soon become part of your life.

Hardware Specifications: *(from company site)

1.       Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 OS

2.       Approximately 7" diagonal display(or smaller)

3.       Minimum 800 x 480 resolution

4.       Approximately 600 grams

5.       Integrated touch panel

6.       WiFi & Bluetooth

7.       900 MHz Intel Celeron M ULV or higher(more you pay, more you get!)

8.       512MB RAM

9.       40 to 60 GB HDD

10.    Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Tablet Edition 2005

*View, Listen, and Play:

*You may synchronize with your primary PC and take your music, photos, and TV shows anywhere you go. Buy music and movies and download them wirelessly.  You may also use your UMPC to check scores and stats while on the road, playing on Internet or watching the game.

Full Windows XP Functionality:Run all your favorite applications and accessories

with its software and accessories available separately.

How to Buy: you may ask your vendor or order it online at

https://cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=972816

In India they may cost you something between Rs. 45K to 60K depending upon the model you select.

A Very Happy Dewali and Idd to You All!