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03/06/07
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GreatDane
Hi Captain,
Thanks for the pictures and specs.
The FlipStart looks rather on the thick side, and a Pentium M, 512 MB RAM, and a 30 GB HDD? Lets hope it is a SSD, not an HDD, and the RAM is upgradeable, as the LID module cries out for VISTA.
After the long wait, and the release of the OQO Model 2 and Sony UX, I am personally a little disappointed. There was always the hope that the FlipStart would be that one revolutionary device that thrust Handtops into the mainstream. Oh well!
edited: Mar 07 2007
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diJenerate
Hi all,
I wouldn't call it a total failure since I like the fact that it isn't much larger than the Vaio UX (volume-wise) but still manages to carry a 5.6-inch 1024x600 screen. The clam-shell design is also appreciated (coming from someone who loves the design of the UX) since I don't like the fact that my display on a USD2000.00+ PC can easily be damaged when my device is in storage should something happen to the case. Now I think that's where the positive ends and the neutral begins.
The other specs are a bit average to low end by today's standards. An Intel Pentium M 1.1GHz processor is by no means a weak CPU but given that we live in an age of bloated Operating Systems this falls short in the area of high-end performance and the same goes for the 512MB RAM and the dated 915GM chipset. The L.I.D. is a great idea and I think is superior to the Vista Sideshow displays now becoming popular on everything from systems to bags and keyboards simply because the device does not have to be powered for this to work. The fact that it currently only works with Outlook should not be considered a negative attribute in that it is based 1)On a pretty standard .arm processor and 2)Uses EPROM (aka flashable ROM) for it's independent O.S. 3)It carries a decent (for its purpose) colour display. This means that with an adequate SDK, programmers can make this thing work for almost any purpose and with any program under any O.S. (anyone for Linux?) It really is like having a very underpowered PDA on the top lid of your system with access to your main HD - Can you say underpowered Dualcor? (even though the FlipStart L.I.D. came first). So far as expandability goes, having a high-speed expansion interface allows for other docking stations with more functionality to be made after launch and built-in webcam is certainly not a bad thing... I consider this neutral until I see it's quality.
Now the negative... starting with the obvious... it really is fugly! The Sprint EV-DO does not carry voice so I can't use something with a L.I.D. as my phone which I should be able to - Massive oversight! A Clam-Shell system should definately have a swivel screen today and the lack of touch-screen coupled with that fact does not allow me to use it in tablet mode - Another massive design oversight considering the apparent quality of the screen. 30GB HDD seems a bit small today and for that price I don't think it's flash. So I say that is a negative. I also see that docking station connector getting damaged with enough use.
All in all it really should not have taken that many years to make this.. seriously, what have they been doing?
diJenerate
03/06/07
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captain
Lots of negative comments, especially from people who have yet to try it out. Until reviews come out, this first impression is what most people have to base their purchasing decision on. However, I'm in the optimistic camp. It is bulkier on the base than what we saw a few years ago, but ultimately I don't care about that, as long as the weight is reasonable and the keys are usable and easy to press.
I love the fact that there's a touch pad and track stick and mouse buttons and even a cursor pad. The keys look very easy to use and not hard to press unlike the OQO.
I love the fact that the screen is 1024x600, perfect! Great for web viewing and general applications. This again beats out the OQO's obscure 800x480 res.
On the downside, I'm concerned about the low specs and no mention of battery power / heat but I'll presume that these issues have been carefully considered/tested. The OQO's heat dissipation was a big negative for me, I hope the FS will do a better job.
Ultimately, I'm excited about trying one out. I'm not looking for a laptop replacement, and I can't imagine anyone else looking at this is either, so why're you all expecting laptop specs? For me, this is the perfect design/form factor.
03/06/07
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Chekote
The only thing that even warrants a second look is the resolution. Apart from that the OQO 02 still has my full attention.
03/06/07
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scoobie
03/06/07
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gadjitfreek
This is not the device I have been waiting for. It's unwieldy and kludgy and I am glad I ordered the OQO Model 02.
03/07/07
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ArchiMark
The FlipStart design now reminds of the '98 vintage IBM PC110 that I had for awhile....chunky's back in style!
Anyway, there's a video review of the FlipStart over at
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Check it out, if you want to see the real thing in action.....
;-)
03/07/07
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starkruzr
Chekote is right on here. A clamshell device with no tablet should be a LOT faster and more capable than the OQO, but it looks like Flipstart dropped the ball on that score. LID is a nice touch, but not enough to make up for the craptacular processor and memory.
03/08/07
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primaz
The size is all wrong. It needs to be focused around being stored in a jacket pocket. Thus it should be longer say up to 7.5" long, about 3-4" wide and an inch or less thick.
03/09/07
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Flenser
GreatDane said: "30 GB HDD? Lets hope it is a SSD, not an HDD"
flipstart.com says it's shock mounted, which I assume means it's HDD, pity :/.
03/21/07
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2disbetter
Ok, while many of your are dissappointed, I never even thoguht I would like the Flipstart. However, I have to admit that the bulky look of the Flipstart is actually kind of cool to me. My only real complaint is the waste of space in the keyboard setup. I don't like all the dead space at the top. I think a Pentium M is ample power (i know my lifebook has one, and it moves along very zippy), but I really wish it came with a gig or so of RAM. I mean the size on this thing could be marketed as allowing it to be upgraded quite easily. That could be a very marketable feature. The one handtop that is upgradeable like a desktop.
Time will tell. I will say that overall I'm not gleeming with joy, but I'm not really let down. Course I didn't have any expectations to begin with.
2d
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