I want one of these!!

[HURST]

We had news from UMPCfever that Wibrain were working on an Atom-based UMPC and I can now bring you some details in English.

It’s planned to be launched running on Menlow (Silverthorne/Poulsbo) in two versions, one with a 1.1Ghz CPU and one with a 1.3Ghz version. The usual 30Gb or 60Gb drive options are available and you’ll also have SSD options up to, wait for it, 64GB! It is planned to be built with Windows XP or Linux (version unknown.) Target weight and dimensions are as per the B1 model. 500gm. One specification that many will be happy to see is an SD card slot. Simple but very useful and missing from the previous, B1 model.

http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/07/wi...-umpc-details/

[jrmhng]

How is this different from what is already on the market?

[HURST]

I just like the keyboard layout. Now, to be a bit more geeky (which I am), if you compare it to other similar solutions, like the HTC Shift, or the Sony UX50, this thing has a faster processor and a far superior battery life.

[jrmhng]

Originally Posted by HURST

I just like the keyboard layout. Now, to be a bit more geeky (which I am), if you compare it to other similar solutions, like the HTC Shift, or the Sony UX50, this thing has a faster processor and a far superior battery life.

I'm guessing that the battery life gains are from the new Atom processor. I hope most of these UMPC devices get updated with the new processor.