[Ed Hansberry]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busin..._vulcan09.shtml

Here is another interesting device from CES this week. "A hitherto unknown group within multibillionaire Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. techno-empire has designed a compact, lightweight, wireless computer that is expected to debut by Christmas for between $1,200 and $1,500."



It runs Windows XP. Now this is a device I would want. I have never seen the interest in the OQO. Too big to be a PDA, to small to be a work machine. The Vulcan though is the ultimate mini-PC. Specs include:

• 5.8-inch screen at 800X400
• 20GB drive
• Support for external keyboard and mouse
• Batteries last for up to four hours
• USB 2 port with external CD-ROM
• WiFi or one of two cellular technologies integrated at the choice of the OEM.

Lets hope this comes to market and we aren't sitting here in 2004 going "Remember the Vulcan? Yeah, that was cool."

[Ed Hansberry]

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busin..._vulcan09.shtml

Here is another interesting device from CES this week. "A hitherto unknown group within multibillionaire Paul Allen's Vulcan Inc. techno-empire has designed a compact, lightweight, wireless computer that is expected to debut by Christmas for between $1,200 and $1,500."



It runs Windows XP. Now this is a device I would want. I have never seen the interest in the OQO. Too big to be a PDA, to small to be a work machine. The Vulcan though is the ultimate mini-PC. Specs include:

• 5.8-inch screen at 800X400
• 20GB drive
• Support for external keyboard and mouse
• Batteries last for up to four hours
• USB 2 port with external CD-ROM
• WiFi or one of two cellular technologies integrated at the choice of the OEM.

Lets hope this comes to market and we aren't sitting here in 2004 going "Remember the Vulcan? Yeah, that was cool."

[Busdriver]

Wow. Looks to be about the size of the HP200LX. This is something I would really be interested in.

[Delta737]

Totally agree with you. This is a VERY interesting device. Would have liked it earlier though (or should it have been in the store around X-mas 2002???)

[bcre8v2]

Yup... a PowerPDA.. that would be nice.
How about XP loaded into ROM (robust) reading configuration settings and drivers from the 20GB HD.
I can't forget about S-video outputs and Dolby support.

This would be my multimedia centerpiece!! :multi:

[isrjt]

That is one pathetic keyboard, This would be an acceptable device if the keyboard mimiced the psion or jornada where you could actually type.

I agree with the ROM issue. The instant on feature is so powerful - that feature will be missed with the rumored demise of the 728.

[Janak Parekh]

Too bad it's coming out in about a year (Christmastime)... :cry:

--janak

[topps]

...and the Toshiba Libretto was such a hit?

Sorry...while this looks initially fascinating and attractive, I'm afraid it falls between two stools in terms of size...not big enough to do useful work. Not small enough to be pocketable. Will fall into the same niche market as the Libretto. Useful to a few people but not the right form factor to ever be more than that.

[T-Will]

8O *DROOL*

But what's with the crappy keyboard?

[Jason Dunn]

Looks like a very interesting device, especially with built-in GPRS and WiFi (I assume they can do two at once), but the screen resolution? 800 x 400? Seems a little low to me. Of course the reason why they couldn't make it 1600 x 400 is that Windows XP isn't resolution independant. Wait...I feel a rant coming on... :2gunfire:

[bblock]

C'mon, Jason - let's hear it!