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So the Intel Developers Forum is being held today and finally some real info about the ultra mobile PC (Ultra Mobile PC) is being displayed.
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Umpc concept open and closed.
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CNet got some pictures of the device and posted them on their website [url=http://news.com.com/2300-1044_3-6046778-1.html?tag=ne.gall.pg]here[/url]
The first devices released will have a 7 inch touch screen and will be able to run Windows XP and according to [url=http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1040_22-6046793.html]ZDNet[/url] it will get about 3 hours of battery life.
They also showed a red swivel ultra mobile PC that had a moveable screen that displayed a keyboard.
Thay are also apparently banking on having a pocket sized Tablet PC device in the next year or so that will have all-day battery life and sell for around $500.
According to Intel the biggest draw of these new Mobile Tablet PCs is the ability to get the internet anywhere. While its second draw is the video and music capabilities.
This device is more geared towards tech enthusiasts in it’s first stage but after it gets smaller will likely catch on faster with other markets.
[b]Update 3/07/06 4:11 PM:[/b]
MSNBC is at the IDF in San Francisco and has a video up that shows the prototypes listed above (Video Page works for IE only).
Also, Scoble lets us know that he has a 1 hour video with the Origami’s architect, Otto Berkes, that he will be able to post at about 3 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday morning. (Via Tokash)
[b]Update 3/08/06 10:05 AM:[/b]
A much more interesting, hands-on video can be found here.
