How does a quality 7" 1024×600 ultra mobile PC for 385 Euro ($600) sound? If you’re a ultra mobile PC fan in Hong Kong right now you’re laughing because one of the best tablet-style UMPCs is now available in basic 800Mhz, Windows XP (Home) form for just 4690 of the local dollars. The Q1 U-C is part of a special promotion out there.
For the U.S. readers, that might not sound too cheap but in Euro-land, that’s about as cheap as it gets. Sure, you could buy an MSI Wind which is faster and has a full keyboard but it just doesn’t compare if you want to go mobile. Take it from me, a person who has just lost their Q1 Ultra to a broken external battery pack, the Q1 with 800Mhz and XP is a great device. Drop in a the simple SSD mod and you have something that’s as fast as any netbook out there and brings you over 3 hours online battery life.
Hong Kong is a long way away but I hope it kicks off a round of competitive pricing on the Ultra. As we move towards CES and a possible Q1 Ultra update, maybe it’s Samsungs plan to squeeze the last from the device before the new one comes in. Come on Samsung, bring us a sub $500 UMPC.
I won’t put this model in the database. Specifications-wise, it looks like the CMXP version is the nearest but with XP Home instead of TE (yes, some people won’t be happy about this) and I assume, no Bluetooth.
Details and source: UMPCFever.
I won’t be surprised to see a few of those on eBay, shipping from Hong Kong. I’m in Ireland, so for me it’s either that or Expansys, who have the base model for €670, and all others for over €1,000. For most major hi-tech purchases, it’s literally cheaper for me to fly to the UK or Europe and stay in a hotel, than to try to buy locally.
I would love to have one of those at that price.
40% of the EU price! Who wouldnt want one ;-)
Steve.
Yes I would get one at that price right now! I’ve pining for one of theses a while now!
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