08-02-2005, 07:00 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
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MobileTechReview Reviews the OQO Model 01 Computer
"Make no mistake, the OQO model 01 is one of the most impressive technological feats of the decade. OQO spent five years developing this handheld computer, and likely it took every day to fit a PC into a device the size of a large PDA. The model 01, currently the only OQO model, runs Windows XP Home Edition rather than a PDA operating system, yet it will fit easily in a purse, brief case or roomy pocket. At 4.9 x 3.4 x .9 inches, the device isn't much larger than large Pocket PC and Palm models such as the Palm LifeDrive and HP iPAQ hx4700, though it is heavier at 14 ounces."
In case you've been living under a rock this past year, the OQO is a true PC, but with much smaller size dimensions that rival of some of today's PDAs. The device is definitely off-the-charts in terms of innovation and wow-factor, but the knock against it has been with its performance, ease-of-use compromises, and of course, the sky-high $2000 pricetag. If this device is at all a curiosity to you, jump on over to MobileTechReview and see what Tong finds when he takes it for a test drive.
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08-02-2005, 07:31 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 258
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It's reviewed by Lisa.
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08-02-2005, 08:03 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 309
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Please early adopters, but this, so i can buy an improved OQO2 for under $1000. I�ll love it. 
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08-02-2005, 08:07 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Why didn't they put Tablet Edition on it???????? It would make it so much more useable.
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08-02-2005, 08:23 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Here Here!
This really screams TabletPC OS - it would be perfect for it!
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08-02-2005, 08:31 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I must say I am impressed, especially by the battery life of 2.75 hours with WIFI on. Its also only a tad bigger than the hp4705, and not as thick as I thought it would be.
After a few years, who knows... I do think it would benefit from optimization of the software, which kinds of leads to the circular road ending in Windows Mobile.
Surur
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08-02-2005, 08:54 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally Posted by Surur
I must say I am impressed, especially by the battery life of 2.75 hours with WIFI on. Its also only a tad bigger than the hp4705, and not as thick as I thought it would be.
After a few years, who knows... I do think it would benefit from optimization of the software, which kinds of leads to the circular road ending in Windows Mobile.
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Agree completely. But not ready for prime time quite yet. What I don't understand is the pen - you can't write at an angle!!?
The 5" screen is very nice, about the max before it's just not pocketable at all. I can see this being a laptop replacement, as my the 4700 or e800 can be, and a little phone enabled wm machine being a nice combination.
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08-02-2005, 09:28 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Dec 2005
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I have no idea what the developmnt decision was driven by, but my memory says that Tablet Edition had loads of bugs that were nit fixed unto SP2, which was not available when the OQO came out.
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08-02-2005, 09:55 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 137
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:drool: I want one!!! Quick someone give me $2000!!!!
:cry: I guess I'll have to wait until they come down in price....hopefully by then all the bugs will be worked out. I wonder if small pc's like this containing large storage is helping to drive down the cost of removable memory. What do you guys think, will the OQO phase out the today's pda's? Get an OQO thoughts site started Jason! :mrgreen:
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08-02-2005, 10:32 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 287
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I must say, I don't get all the excitement about this unit!!
I agree that it is cool that they can fit all that into such a small device but I don't see that this really appeals to the masses. I would have thought that only those that need a specific application while on the go would need this type of unit.
For me, it would scare the pants off me to have my $2000 device in my hand, not to mention the value of the data on it!!
While it may not have happened to you yet, you will drop or lose your mobile gear at some point, most likely. If that mobile gear is your whole computer you are only as good as your last backup and still have a lot of work and expense to get back up and running.
With PocketPC's begin as capable as they are and with foldable keyboards (which, BTW, are MUCH easier to touch type on than the OQO keyboard) why take the risk of buying and carrying this unit?
While the battery life looks good compared to laptops, it is not even close to PPC times. So, I can't see this as being greatly useful for road warriors either.
I understand that some will not care about losing one of these, probably because they can afford to have a desktop and an OQO. And I understand that some people need one in order to run an app that will not run on PPC but are there really that many that should?
Help me understand!! :wink:
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