[Update – Added VX3 data sheet to the product portal here.] The mobile PC design company, Mo-Bits, are working on a new UMPC, The VX3 ruggedised 7″ UMPC. We’ve seen the X15 design before (the 7″ version shown below is due to go into production in September but we still don’t know how its going to end up looking or who will brand it.) and the VX3 looks to be based on the X15-7 original design. The specifications (pdf download here) are excactly the same apart from the ‘ruggedisation’ and […]

Frank (Ctitanic), ever the eager ultra mobile PC beaver, has posted some interesting reading over at Ultra Mobile PC thoughts about the new eo v7200 series UMPC’s. Some of which I don’t agree with. Apparently the PDF version of the manual (a 2005 version) is available through the FCC website and Franks been through it and picked out some points. No integrated Mic No resolution change button Mono speaker We’ll have to get these points confirmed to be sure. For a start, there’s a hole next to the camera which […]

Spare a thought today for Thoughtfix. He odered his Tablet Kiosk eo v7110 last week, received it yesterday, did the obligatory unboxing ceremony and started to get busy. 6 hours after he got his 7110, he learned that Tablet Kiosk had launched new versions of the eo. Oh the pain! While still downloading and installing stuff on my freshly installed TabletKiosk eo v7110, I was admiring how fun it is to use and getting used to the interface. I finally got around to checking my Gmail from it and found […]

The definition of a ultra mobile PC is a little blurred at the edges and from time to time I see questions like “Why isn’t device X in the product portal.” or “Why don’t you just go out and buy a PSP.” or “Do yourself a favor and forget it—get a smartphone.” (Thanks Gizmodo) Valid points. With that in mind though, I’ve written a summary of the ‘Almost UMPC’s.’ That is, devices bubbling under (or over) our definition of a UMPC. Take a look here to see why the Flybook, […]

Hold on chaps. Don’t you think you’re getting a bit too negative about UMPC’s? I know you’re a succesful web site and that with your readership, inbound link list and coverage you don’t need to side with anyone but there’s no need to sound like a 12 year old in a forum. Really! here’s a series of the mini-tablets that can do a bad job of everything, only faster. Actually it made me laugh a little because I sent them a tip about the 7200 series today. No wonder they […]

Going through the ordering process for the eo 7210 (yes, I’m ready to put money down on this one as soon as I find a German reseller.) I see that Tablet Kiosk have some nice little accessories available. The VESA mounting bracket looks perfect for my lounge mounting scenario, and the branded BT keyboard looks like the nice folding one we’ve seen in the Founder images. Finally there’s a nice little case for the device. Outstanding questions: A car mount kit would be nice. It doesn’t look like it’s available. […]

[url=http://www.tabletkiosk.com/config/pc/viewCat_P.asp?idCategory=35]TabletKiosk[/url] just announced a new UMPC that will be shipping in the end of August.

The UMPC looks to be a Founder device like the original eo was an Amtek designed system.

The new TabletKiosk eo will come in two flavors again the eo UMPC i7210 which is going to sell for $1,399.00 and the eo UMPC i7209 which will go for $1,099.00.

The TabletKiosk eo UMPC i7209 will have 1 Gig of Ram and a 60 GB hard drive. Unlike the original UMPC TabletKiosk released this version will be running a Intel Pentium M 1.0GHz w/ 2MB L2 cache instead of a VIA processor. It also has a 1.3 MPixel CMOS with 15fps video capture and a 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD / SDIO / MMC / MS).

As for the eo UMPC i7209, it has the same features except it has an Intel Celeron M 900MHz w/ 512KB L2 cache and has 512 MB of RAM and a 30 GB hard drive.

This second batch of UMPCs is a bit pricier than the first batch, but they do include a few more features and to top it all of they also have a docking cradle included this time.

Go check it out the new devices on
[url=http://www.tabletkiosk.com/config/pc/viewCat_P.asp?idCategory=35]Tabletkiosk.com[/url]

source: [url=http://www.origamiportal.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=531]Our Forum[/url] and [url=http://www.ultranauts.com/umpc/p,184/]Ultranauts[/url] Thanks WapTap

full press release below…

Only recently, we were reminded of the Founder Mininote/ ECS H70 / Lucoms Solo M1 ultra mobile PC product. With the camera, the cradle, the s-video out and the SD card slot, it looks like it has some nice advantages over other UMPC’s. If you’re in the U.S. or Europe and keeping an eye on this device you were probably wondering when the damn thing was going to be available. We’re happy to say that your (and our) wait is over! Tablet Kiosk have signed a distribution deal with ECS […]