01-17-2006, 12:00 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,386
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PDAToday Looks at the OQO Model +01 Pocketable Computer
"First shown in January 2004 and released in October 2004, the OQO model 01 is an amazing piece of technology. With the recent release of the model 01+, the OQO has evolved into an even more useful device. Led by CEO Jory Bell (one of the primary designers of the Apple G3 and Titanium PowerBooks) and his team, OQO is at the forefront of handheld computing. The design of the model 01+ features many advanced technologies such as a custom, secondary CPU that emulates many of the large, bulky ICs and components in a standard computer so it can deliver its performance and capabilities in a micro-form-factor. Primarily focused on the Enterprise market, I expect OQO to bring the model 01+ and / or its technology to the mass-market in the future."
I haven't seen many reviews of the OQO Model +01 since its release late last year, so many of you may find this to be a very interesting read. I recall the initial OQO release was met with a great deal of disappointment, but PDAToday had the luxury of giving OQO's second generation device a spin and actually came away very impressed. So does this device warrant its $2k pricetag? Be sure to take a look and judge for yourself!
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01-17-2006, 12:37 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 541
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I would love to have this, especially with new Tablet Edition. Actually I would love to have any of the ultra small PCs.
But the prices are still way too high for what is essentially an underpowered, but really portable notebook.
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01-17-2006, 01:53 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 9
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nice idea but misses critical input
I have seen their old unit, read all of the reviews, specs of the new one and to me what these two units lack and most of the new technology is that while small is cool, a device needs to be built around the normally desired input method.
That is a keyboard. Nobody wants a thumb keyboard design; to me all devices with that are just a band-aid on a poor design. What OQO and others should build is a form factor built around a touch type keyboard yet will still be small enough to fit in a suit jacket pocket.
Ideal device to me would be a combination of already proven technology. Take the old Psion 5mx which had a great keyboard, slim design, change the screen to a modern tft color, use Microsoft OS, add cell phone/wireless, use standard card slots and you would have the perfect device. If OQO copied the Psion design or made their unit longer so that the keyboard was touch type and designed the unit around a jacket pocket they would have the perfect device.
Yes they can make a small XP but the size is completely wrong.
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01-17-2006, 10:58 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 46
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Damn that thing looks awesome, I'd trade my laptop and X50v for that anytime!
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01-23-2006, 05:35 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 69
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Competion for the OQO
Suggest you look also at the new Toshiba Libretto U110 and U105 with docking station. I own and still use a Toshiba Libretto 110CT; the size and form factor of it and the new Libretto are lightweigt, awesome performance and excellent battery life. Besides that, Toshiba has a long history of relaible notebook computers coupled with good customer support. Of course, this is my opinion only. I am also still waiting to see if the Swiss-based Antelope Technology small-form laptop ever gets to market.
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01-24-2006, 02:22 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,079
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Antelope Technology is NOT Swiss, their HQ is in the US, but the manufacturing plant is (was?) in Switzerland, not too far from my home town.
However I doubt the company still exist today.
ALL information at their website www.antelopetech.com/ is gone and it just only displays a joke movie.
This IS the correct URL of Antelope Technology's website, look at web.archive.org/ to find snapshots of their different websites thru time.
http://www.antelopetech.ch the Swiss version doesn't exist at all anymore.
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01-26-2006, 05:48 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 69
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JLP-Thanks
Thanks for info on Antelope Tech.
I should have done a web search before I posted.
The thrust of my original discussion, concerning the new Toshiba Libretto vs. the OQO is generally correct, IMO. The OQO was vaporware for such a long time, whereas the Libretto exists now. Both devices cater to a niche market, but the Libretto is Intel Centrino-enabled, whereas the OQO seems still to be flogging the Transmeta Crusoe processor. The free-market forces will shake out as to which approach is best. Competition is great !! Again, Thanks.
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