Here we have the uSmart M1C MID with it’s 4.8-inch WVGA display. But what’s interesting about this portable device is the fact that it is loaded with Intel Atom Z530 CPU. Something which not everyone are expecting. But anyway, the uSmart M1C MID is indeed a fully functioning handheld device complete with a GMA500 graphics, HDMI output.
The uSmart M1C MIC was displayed during the Hong Kong Electronics fair and was wieghed in at 0.5kg and comes with Linux, Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 options for OS.
It would have been great if the machine has a 3G module and Android OS as well but that may be asking too much from uSmart, especially since the M1C MID seems to be a working model right now. No official statements are available yet about this MID.
While most people still haven’t even tried running Windows 7 on their precious little netbooks yet, Viliv will boldly showcase their S5 MID during Computex running Microsoft’s up-and-coming next-gen OS. Yes, a full-blown desktop OS on a teensy-weensy mobile Internet device. It’s going to be a sight for sore eyes, I’m sure. Or at least, I hope so. It sounds like a pretty daunting task, if you ask me. And quite an uncomfortable one, at that (running a desktop OS on a MID, that is). That said, I’m aware of the saying, “to each his own.” And I’ll be looking forward to seeing evidence of the Viliv S5 MID’s prowess (or lack thereof) with Windows 7 when it goes on display.
While Archos jumped late onto the netbook bandwagon by releasing the 10-inch Archos 10 netbook a couple of months ago, the company looks like it wants to be the first one to come out with a full working Android Internet media tablet. At least that’s what one can gleam from Archos’s latest press invite for an event that is scheduled for June 11th in Paris. The fact that Archos is working on Android should be no surprise, given the popularity the platform has these days from open source software advocates, but it’s interesting how Archos has chosen to work on an Internet media tablet instead of netbooks like many other existing netbook makers. Perhaps they see more success in tablets, or less competition, or bigger profits. There are no clear info on specs right now, except what were announced last February by TI in a press release. We’ll have to wait for an official Archos announcement to get the full list of features.
Back in March, it became public knowledge that a US 3G compatible version of the UMID M1wasn’t ready for production yet. Fast forward to today, and full working models of the said mobile Internet device are already on their way to stores. Australia-based Justek will be among those who will sell the UMID mbook M1 first in stores, and a non-HSDPA version of the said machine was recently given to Pocketables for review by them. While we’re waiting for their full review, it would be a good idea to check out the outer appearance in full, as it is exposed nicely in a lot of unboxing photos. The packaging looks pretty neat and it contains just about every accessory/plug a UMID mbook M1 user would need. A crystal case is not included, though. To see the whole set of photos, navigate to the Pocketables unboxing post with the link below.
Are you one of the many Americans waiting for the official arrival of UMID’s M1 MID in local stores? Well, I have good news and bad news. The good news is, the M1 definitely is coming to the U.S. in the future. The bad news is, it’s not going to happen right away. This is according to information gathered by Pocketables, who say UMID’s plans for a U.S. release for the M1 MID are still underway, however, a version of the said device that’s compatible with U.S. 3G networks still isn’t ready yet. It could come in the next few months, or it could come next year. Bottom line is, you’re gonna have to wait awhile if you’re in the U.S. and want to get yourself a UMID M1. And that’s the truth.
Some people enjoy seeing the next gadget on their “to-buy” list unboxed by someone else, preferably a stranger, online via Youtube. Well, if the next gadget on your very own “to-buy” list is the Viliv S5 MID, then you’re in luck. UMPC Fever just did us the honors and now we have a Viliv S5 MID unboxing video on Youtube. The best part is, you won’t actually have to go to Youtube to watch it, because we’ve embedded it above. Simply press play to see this haptic touchscreen-equipped little ‘puter unboxed… in another language.
Looking to update your little Samsung Q1UP? Instead of punishing yourself with Windows Vista, why don’t you give the beta version of Windows 7 a try. Kevin of JKontherun has shown us that it’s possible to install Windows 7 on the Q1UP, and it doesn’t even require anything more than the install files and a little bit of effort. It appears as though the Samsung MID works great with Windows 7, and all of the drivers work, though it could probably use at least 1GB of RAM for better performance. If you find this interesting and you have a Q1UP of your own, try this out for yourself to see the results.
The UMID M1 is a MID that looked quite formidable on paper. We already told you about its pricing info, but now Slashgear has some hands-on photos of the device and has also dropped a few first impressions. From photos, the UMID M1 looks much like a cheapened Sony Vaio P, and as it is made of plastic the look and feel also reflect that. Unfortunately, its $500 price doesn’t seem to jive with that, so the UMID M1 may find it hard to land on potential customers’s hands. For a better understanding of how the UMID M1 works and how it performs, head on over to Slashgear for their full story on the MID.
We’ve already told you about NVIDIA’s upcoming Tegra chips that could theoretically power $99 MIDs, but now you can see it on video. Not the chip itself, but a proof of concept device that’s got it inside, which NVIDIA showcased in its booth in the now on-going MWC 2009. One of NVIDIA’s proof of concept units was shown with Android, while another was playing 1080P video effortlessly as handheld device. Engadget’s got a bunch of videos showing the chipset’s performance, and it should be enough to convince any non-believer: Tegra “just works.” At least for now. Hopefully, they plant this into at least a couple of devices that will be released in the summer.
Intel and LG have entered into an agreement to work on a new type of MID, running on the Intel Moblin OS on its own Moorestown platform. The “functionality of today’s high-end smart phones” should be expected from what will result from this collab, though it’s probably going to turn out more like a MID than a handset. No details on specs, pricing, or release date were provided, but as this is a work in progress, expect to learn more about it in the coming months.
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