This is a working prototype of a ultra mobile PC that could be launched in 2008. It doesn’t look very different to your average pocket PC or smartphone does it. Handheld. Pocketable. Keyboard. However, underneath its a completely different story. A story that could have a huge impact on the handheld and smartphone market.
Working Intel Menlow prototype developed with Compal.
This is a ultra mobile PC and its not using a reduced instruction set CPU or running with a reduced operating system. It runs a very advanced x86 processor, a powerful and advanced desktop GPU and a full desktop operating system. THIS is the reason that Intel sold-off their XScale products and focused on driving up the efficiency of x86 components.
Could this signal the end for the Windows Mobile OS? Should MS be thinking about bringing in Vista Mobile? Could this be the ultimate no-compromise convergence device? Is anyone getting interested in UMPCs now?
Today is a great day for mobile computing. Stay with me and watch the story develop on UMPCportal.com
Steve / Chippy
