Available in the Asian market is this slim and cheap clamshell device that looks a lot like the UMID M1 UMPC. This one is definitely aimed at the consumer though because it’s running Android, dictionary software and a relatively low power Marvell ARM-based CPU at 624Mhz.
Screenshot from Netbooknews.com video. (Click to view)
The specs:
- 4.8 inch 800×480 touchscreen
- 128MB RAM
- 1GB storage
- 624Mhz Marvell CPU
- OS: Android (We suspect this is not a Google Android Build)
- SD Card Slot
- USB port
- Local price: Around $300 (US equivalent)
- Wifi/Bluetooth: Unknown
- 3G: Version coming late 2010
It looks like this one is built exclusively for the Asian market and with what looks like a relatively weak CPU, I wouldn’t expect this one to set the western world on fire. It shows what can be done though. Taking this design to it’s technology limits with the latest ARM-based platforms like OMAP 3 or Snapdragon means we could see similar designs bring a fast and fluid web and media experience to a small, good value handheld ‘pad’ device during 2010.
Thanks to Netbooknews.com. Head over there for a video presentation on the device.
If it had more RAM (at least .75GB), more storage (2GB+), a faster CPU (TI OMAP 3 with 1GHz?) … and full phone functionality (via 3.5mm headset is fine with me), then I’d be interested. But as it is, it seems a little light on capabilities.
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A really cute gadget but I think it wouldn’t be much of a hit in the market.
I totally agree with you John, this gadget would more techy if it has higher specifications.
Is this out in the market? I couldn’t see one of this! Is there any color than white?