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IPad may kill Handtops
Author: GreatDane | Tags:
The past two years have been pretty dismal as far as Handtops are concerned. The Vulcan FlipStart and OQO are no more, the Sony UX is gone, replaced by the beautiful, but possibly not Handtop P series, and the Fujitsu U820 is also gone. The offerings at present for the most part sport low spec set-ups to try and attract Johnny Public’s money, and the promise of a true laptop replacement in your pocket has evaporated in the winds of change.

So what has that all got to do with the Apple iPad, a (Click here to read the rest)
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Why the iPad (iTampon) should be boycotted
Author: diJenerate | Tags: marketing, crap, ethics, Apple, ipad, immoral
The 'genius' of Jobs is to take other people's work, brand it Apple then market the crap out of it to the mainstream (read: those oblivious of the Industry) as a new creation. This clearly works for them (8.7Million iphones last quarter) and shows the mainstream are made of really dumb people.

- The name 'iPad' is a trademark of Fujitsu Global, so look out for that war in the coming weeks. (Apple has absolutely no (Click here to read the rest)
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What I did NOT see at CES 2k10
Author: diJenerate | Tags: CES 2010, CES, Concept, innovation
This was originally posted at Micropctalk.com but I thought Handtops.com would be a more appropriate forum....

"...So CES 2010 is over and we have seen a barrage of e-book readers and Tablet/Slates from everyone and their grandmothers... We have seen everyone's take on 3DTV... We have seen that when Mr. Gates retired from Microsoft, innovation retired with him - A direct quote from [url=http://www.engadget.com/]Engadge (Click here to read the rest)
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Virus on this page?
Author: johnnyboy | Tags:
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I heard there was a virus on this page? I don't see it -- where is it? Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (Click here to read the rest)
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Where are the Bold concepts?
Author: GreatDane | Tags:
I bought my first Handtop because it was a bold, world changing idea of a device, even if it did not work all that well, all that often, and for that matter, for all that long. In spite of all that, it changed my world.

I was a relative latecomer to the Handtop party. I was first intrigued by the original concept of the FlipStart. When that had not arrived after a year or so, I bought an OQO Model 01+ instead. Since then I have owned a couple of different Handtops.

Why?

Because the con (Click here to read the rest)
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Couple nice handtops on the market
Author: johnnyboy | Tags:
I'd like to mention, the Sharp Netwalker and the UMID mbook M1.

The Sharp in my opinion is the superiour of the 2. Runs a stock version of Ubuntu on a 800 MHz ARM, has wifi, usb, 5" screen, nice keyboard, clamshell design about 6 by 4 by 3/4 of an inch. It should be a nice fast well designed computer with plenty of memory and storage space for programs. Runs windows very well in an emulator so runs windows programs that are unavailible for Ubuntu. I'm planning on getting one and inst (Click here to read the rest)
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xpPhone - The way to go?
Author: GreatDane | Tags:
A Windows XP based phone – I have been waiting for years for this beast. This is Nirvana, gadget heaven etc. And yet, I find myself wondering if I will actually buy the beast.

To get started, here are the specifications:

• CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU
• Memory: 512M/1G
• SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G
• HDD: 30G/60G/80G/120G
• LCD: 4.8' TFT Touch-screen LCD 800*480
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA)
• CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA&#6 (Click here to read the rest)
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The Future - rebuild the past
Author: GreatDane | Tags:
Everyone has a favourite handtop device. I have two in fact, the OQO model E2, and my much loved ugly duckling FlipStart. Both were great in there day, (well, good at least) but both are now a bit long in the tooth.

At present, there does not seem to be a suitable replacement for either of these units, but at the same time, they are both in need of a refresh. And this is where I believe that there might be a fairly profitable business opportunity out there. Build the future by re-building uni (Click here to read the rest)
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To build the "perfect" Handtop
Author: GreatDane | Tags:
The last two years have brought sharply into focus for me a burning question, not “who makes the perfect handtop?", but rather “what would constitute the perfect handtop?”.

Having lived with a variety of cell phones, an OQO, a Flipstart and a couple of smaller laptops, all of which I use in various different ways, it has become apparent that, for me at least, there is no single “perfect” device, and that at very least I would have to have two units to fulfill all my requirements. The fi (Click here to read the rest)
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Extra USB port for Flipstart
Author: tknguyen | Tags:
I solder an extra USB port to the propriety usb under the Flipstart label on top of the computer. With the Fipstart facing you (the hinge is in the back), the connectors are:

Black
Ground
Green
White
Red (Click here to read the rest)
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Video review of the Kohjinsha SX3 UMPC
Author: Ninie | Tags:
I found a video review from direct from japan (www.dfj-store.com) of the latest kohjinsha SX3 computer.

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Raon Digital Gets Serious w/First 64-bit Dual Core Handtop
Author: diJenerate | Tags: X2, Turion64, 64-bit, Raon Digital
How would you like a handtop powered by a AMD Turion64 X2 Processor?

Raon Digital hasn't officially announced it as yet and but it looks like they have one upped everyone else in the Handtop sphere with the world's first 64-bit Dual Core Handtop. If released, this will be the most powerful 7-incher and the most p (Click here to read the rest)
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Apple iPhone Switch
Author: fil | Tags:
Hey gang.

Dropping by to let the old timers know that I'm using an iPhone more than my OQO 01+ these days and it's pretty sweet.

OQO could learn from Apple in customizing the Vista UI to behave like the iPhone.
Safari also is a huge step up from the mobile IE used in Windows Mobile and the browser used in the Treo.

I still believe that there's a market for UMPCs/handtops, but I see the value in the lighter OS and the amazing UI. For example, the iPhone's Safari browser auto zooms a (Click here to read the rest)
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Flipstart rugged case
Author: acekool | Tags:
The case has 3 clear plastic straps. It's a tight fit with the slim battery. I did'nt try with the extended battery, looks like the straps would break.
Infopane buttons are covered over by the top flap as is the headphone jack.
The a/c port just barely clears the power jack.
Port replicator can't be used.
Black smooth neoprene like shell. (Click here to read the rest)
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New Handheld Sharp has just released the D4 -UMPC handheld!
Author: primaz | Tags:
Finally a UMPC that resembles a true Handtop! While it is not perfect it is to me a usable form factor that will gain a lot of attention and hopefully we will see more such devices reach the US!

It runs full windows Vista, has mini usb, SD slot, while not perfect it does have a normal keyboard, 3.3 inches by 7.4" by 1",weighs about 1 lb, 1.3 ghz atom, 1 gig ram, 40 gig HDD, wifi, bluetooth, 5" screen with 1024x600, gsm capable, has both slider and clamshell ability much lik (Click here to read the rest)
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Bluetooth hack for the Asus 701 (Eee)
Author: tnkgrl | Tags: 701, pictures, Eee, hacking, Asus
Last week I researched how to subvert the Asus 701 (Eee)!

Last year I documented adding internal USB Bluetooth to another sub-notebook…

Now I’ve combined the two - I’ve added internal USB Bluetooth to my Eee without affecting the built-in wireless or using the empty mini PCIe card slot

Read the rest of this entry: link (Click here to read the rest)
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Modding the Asus 701 (Eee)
Author: tnkgrl | Tags: 701, Asus, pictures, Eee, hacking
After spending several evenings exploring the motherboard of my Asus 701 (Eee) for USB signals and 5V (off in standby) here’s what I’ve discovered.

There’s a 5V trace (off in standby) that’s available without draining current from the existing USB connectors - take a look at the picture above, snapped with my Sony Ericsson K850i (then scaled to 640×480 and annotated). (Click here to read the rest)
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HTC Shift
Author: eyealan | Tags:
Please check it out the following website...
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Unboxing the Asus 701 (Eee)
Author: tnkgrl | Tags: 701, Asus, pictures, Eee
W-Eee I’m now officially one of the coolest kids on the block! I’m typing this post on my Asus 701 (Eee)…

I’ve quietly been keeping an eye on the Eee since it was announced a few months ago. After all, who’s not interested in a $399 ultra-portable sub-notebook?

Not to mention, it’s a particularly interesting device if, like me, you’re a blogger on-the-go, especially with the built-in webcam.

After using it for less than 24 hours I’m pretty impressed, and so are others, apparently. Th (Click here to read the rest)
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Flipstart available in UK :) no mobile option :(
Author: Flenser | Tags: Blazepoint, Flipstart, UK
Just fished the following mail out of my gmail spam folder from a company called Blazepoint:

Subject: FlipStart - Now available outside USA!

We have been made aware that you have previously shown interest in the FlipStart ultra mobile PC. We are delighted to announce that this exciting new product is now available to customers outside the USA through Blazepoint in the UK.

Please find our recent press release attached along with the European datasheet for your perusal.

The European v (Click here to read the rest)
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