OQO have launched an international version of the popular Model 02 UMPC. This from the press release.
The new OQO model e2 features a UK-optimised keyboard and system software, and is certified for international distribution. OQO has launched a new international website that features comprehensive online knowledgebase and support resources and other corporate information. The OQO model e2 offers the following category-leading features:
- – Up to 1.6GHz VIA C7-M CPU
- – Up to 120GB HDD and available 32GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
- – Up to 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM
- – Integrated WiFi 802.11a/b/g with diversity and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
- – Ergonomic illuminated thumb keyboard
- – Ultra bright 5” (127mm) 800×480 display with zooming up to 1200×720 interpolated mode
- – Windows® XP Professional, XP Tablet PC Edition 2005, or Windows Vista®
- – Handheld form factor at 142mm x 84mm x 26mm and only 454 grams
- – UK keyboard with Pound Sterling, Euro, and Japanese Yen shortcut keys
- – Up to 6 hours of continuous usage and 3 days of standby time with extended battery
- – Available desktop docking station with adjustable cradle arm and dual layer DVD±RW/RAM optical drive
Its nice to finally see the OQO over in Europe because it means I will finally be able to get my hands on one! Looking at the Expansys web site I can see that there’s still some ‘old’ OQO Model 2 versions available and that the e2 versions are available to order. Prices look to be a little lower for better specs but the entry level appears to have been raised to 1.5Ghz meaning the cheapest one is nearly 1000 pounds (1450 Euros, 2015 Dollars.) I think we’ll have to wait for the stock situation to sort itself out before we see the real pricing. I’ll keep an eye on it.
Note that there’s no WWAN option for UK and no international keyboard options.
