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  • Origami Experience 2 reviewed by Jkk

    Mobile video and modding extraordinaire Jkk has just published a review of the newest Origami software pack we mentioned yesterday. Head on over to jkkmobile to check it out and see what he thinks. Good news is there are no more hardware checks in place so it will run on any device, no installer file hacking required.

  • Origami Experience 2.0 released

    Its been available pre-loaded on HTC Shifts before, but now its finally out for all UMPC owners to download. Go get it. The Origami Experience 2.0 is designed for Ultra-Mobile PCs that run Windows Vista. To run the Origami Experience 2.0, a UMPC with the following specifications is recommended: Minimum 100 MB of available hard disk [...]

  • Microsoft shows where Origami devices sit on their priority list.

    Fact: Vista is not the right choice for a Ultra Mobile PCs unless you need handwriting recognition. Fact: Linux is not an option for pro-mobile users. Fact: Ultra Low Cost PC’s focus on cost and not mobility features. Fact: XP is the best choice of operating system for a pro-mobile device. So when Microsoft prevents OEM’s from shipping [...]
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  • Origami 2.0 coming soon, preview on the HTC Shift

    Jenn from Pocketables.net got to preview Origami 2.0 while playing with her new HTC Shift. The Shift is the first UMPC to ship with Origami 2.0, which is otherwise not released to the public at this point. If you will recall, the first Origami was essentially an application launcher and media manager designed to be [...]
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  • Microsoft launches Origami Experience 2.0

    One of the highlights of last year's CES was the introduction of the Origami Experience software for UMPCs; it was exciting to be among the first to see what the Microsoft team put together. We're getting a sequel this year and after beta testing early versions for the past few...
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  • ASUS R2E Product Info

    ASUS has posted a new product page for the ASUS R2E Ultra Mobile PC . This system really excited me! It has a 7" SunRead "glare-proof" touchscreen, built-in 3G module, fingerprint reader, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and WiFi, all running on Windows Vista. For me, one intriguing element is the ASUS InfoPen. Although the pen in the pictures appears to be a standard stylus, the website claims that the DigiPen features an eraser end and mouse control buttons. If so, that would be pretty remarkable in this class of device. I can't wait to try out the inking on this. There are extensive pictures on the ASUS site, including all angles and every port. Unfortunately, it looks like the heat exhaust goes out the bottom side, so expect to get warm while using it. I also love the case that is pictured. There is apparently an external TV tuner/antenna module available, so you can watch TV from anywhere. This usage model gives me the ease of a very small clamshell computer with a keyboard, but the flexibility to go slate style with just the unit itself. Bring it on! via JKKMobile Technorati Tags: ASUS+R2E , UMPC , 3G , SunRead This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums!

  • JKK's Slate UMPC Design - Wow!

    Some Ultra-Mobile PC OEM needs to get this man a job! JKK has posted up an impressive series of design prototypes on what he'd like to see for a slate based UMPC. Here are the specs, and be sure to check out the all of the pictures. What do you think? What has he got right / wrong? Personally, I think JKK is right on the money with the specs: 1.2 ghz, Core 2 with 1024 x 600 resolution. I especially like the 2-way stand. 1.20GHz Intel® Core™ 2 Solo Processor U2200 2Gb RAM 120Gb Hd 7 inch 1024 x 600 LED screen with active digitizer and soft touch with auto switch and auto rotation Wifi and Bluetooth Dual mode hardware buttons, user programmable, with application recognition Fingerprint reader SD slot Integrated 2-way stand Options: 64Gb SSD WWAN, integrated EVDO or HSPA or Wimax Docking Station Technorati Tags: UMPC , Origami , Ultra-Mobile PC This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums! Full Windows Vista® in the palm of your hand - The OQO Model 02!

  • Did the slate UMPC die and nobody notice?

    On a recent episode the two MobileTechRounders (Kevin Tofel and Matt Miller) and I had an unplanned discussion about the dearth of slate UMPCs being produced currently and that discussion touched a nerve with some bloggers involved in the mobile tech scene. That's understandable as the death of the slate...

  • GBM InkShow: A Look at Touch on the iPhone

    One of the most exciting things to happen to Tablet PCs is the inclusion of touch. As we look forward to touch / multi-touch becoming more standard in hardware and in applications, it is important to look at implementations where touch is done well from the ground up, and not just treated as another input device. How an operating system and applications implement touch is critical to the experience, and the success of the platform and its applications. It is more than just making sure buttons are big and spacious - it is designing a navigational experience centered around the use of the finger: gestures that make sense and are intuitive, scrolling, tapping, zooming with multiple fingers, limiting buttons, sizing them right, etc. Apple designed the iPhone from the ground up to be a great touch experience, and they succeeded. In this InkShow, I take a look at what Apple did right from a touch perspective, and encourage Microsoft and the UMPC ISV community to think outside the box when it comes to touch and multi-touch. Simple things like how radio buttons and date selections are implemented change the experience dramatically and make all the difference. Watch the embedded InkShow below Download the High Res InkShow here ( wmv, 16 minutes ) Click To Play All GottaBeMobile.com InkShows are sponsored by TechSmith: Technorati Tags: iPhone , touch , multi-touch , UMPC , origami This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums! Full Windows Vista® in the palm of your hand - The OQO Model 02!

  • Microsoft's UMPC Usage Scenario Survey

    OrigamiProject.com has posted a request for folks to fill out a survey on UMPC usage and perceptions . As an incentive they are giving away some prizes, too. So, here is your opportunity to give some feedback to Microsoft and help impact future design. Here are the details from OrigamiProject.com: Dear UMPC Enthusiasts, As part of our ongoing efforts to better serve the UMPC category, Microsoft is conducting a survey to gather additional data on UMPC usage and perceptions. If you own a UMPC, or are interested in UMPCs, we invite you to participate in this short survey: https://deploy.ztelligence.com/start/index.jsp?PIN=139JGXPZGJBJD Please feel free to share this survey link with your fellow enthusiasts and to re-post it on blogs or other UMPC forums. This survey will remain open till October 28, 2007, 11:59 p.m. PT. As an incentive, survey participants are eligible to enter sweepstakes for prizes. Additionally, you can choose – at the end of the survey - to voluntarily opt-into joining Microsoft’s Mobile PC User Panel, which will provide you with additional opportunities for participating in future studies. Thanks in advance for your participation, Microsoft Origami Experience team. Technorati Tags: UMPC , Microsoft , Origami This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums! Full Windows Vista® in the palm of your hand - The OQO Model 02!

  • GBM InkShow: Amtek T770 Ultra-Mobile PC

    I've seen a lot of Ultra-Mobile PCs here at GottaBeMobile.com, but I have yet to see a UMPC perform as snappy as the Amtek T770. With its good performance, configurable buttons, and well designed track stick / mouse buttons, the T770 should make the short list of anyone looking for a UMPC. Unfortunately, there are a few niggles like battery life and a weak stand. However, as you'll see in this InkShow video review, the performance benefits might be enough to make someone overlook those issues. By the way, a very interesting thing happened during the InkShow that showed some obvious missteps by Amtek. Apparently, Amtek didn't test recording video using the webcam and AMCap ( the included webcam utility ) because Windows Movie Maker threw up an error about unsupported hardware. Amtek should have installed this updated patch from Microsoft that would have allowed video recording on non-aero supported hardware. Take a note, Amtek - need to get that one fixed. Our special thanks to Allegiance Technology Partners for getting us the Amtek T770 in time for our GBM Reader Meetup and for this InkShow video review. Download the .wmv High Res InkShow here (wmv version, 33 minutes, 257mb) Download the .m4v High Res InkShow ( m4v version, 33 minutes, 257 mb) Watch the embedded InkShow below Download the rotation utility for the T770 Learn more about the Amtek T770 by visiting Allegiance Technology Partners Specs: 1.2 Via Processor 40 gb harddrive Webcam 802.11 bg Vista Home Premium 2 hour rated battery life ( 1.5 in my experience ) Support for docking cradle and extended battery Priced at $975 Click To Play All GottaBeMobile.com InkShows are sponsored by Technorati Tags: Amtek T770 , Amtek , Ultra-Mobile PC This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums! Full Windows Vista® in the palm of your hand - The OQO Model 02!

  • The Intel MID vs The Microsoft Ultra-Mobile PC

    Layne Heiny, of UMPCBuzz.com , has some very insightful commentary on the state of the ultra-mobile pc space and how it lines up with the Intel MID. Layne doesn't mince words when he says: Sitting back and considering the events over the past six months, one can easily get all excited over the silly drivel about Intel MIDs and Microsoft UMPCs. Neither company is coherent. There was great hope but like all Microsoft events over the past few years - hope was a four letter word quickly morphed into profanity. Yet, the Intel MID has momentum. While Microsoft sleeps - Intel pushes forward. This formula is a great mixture for Intel to wash away the UMPC and work with manufacturers to build competitive products to the Apple iPhone. Technorati Tags: Intel , MID , UMPC , Microsoft , Ultra-Mobile PC This article originally posted on GottaBeMobile.com , THE source for Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC News, Video Reviews, and Discussion Forums! Full Windows Vista® in the palm of your hand - The OQO Model 02!
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