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2006-03-11
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for this large form factor, I'd rather just get a nice sub-notebook.
If they had this thing running OSX i'd consider it (or at least Linux for gad's sakes). The fact that it runs windows makes it utterly useless for me (I'm in the design industry so its mostly macs around here). Though for quite many, the fact that it runs windows must be a big plus.
BTW, What exactly is the difference between this thing and a tablet PC? is it just the size?
like all windows products I hope this thing sinks like a brick in a tub full of helium.
If they had this thing running OSX i'd consider it (or at least Linux for gad's sakes). The fact that it runs windows makes it utterly useless for me (I'm in the design industry so its mostly macs around here). Though for quite many, the fact that it runs windows must be a big plus.
BTW, What exactly is the difference between this thing and a tablet PC? is it just the size?
like all windows products I hope this thing sinks like a brick in a tub full of helium.
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2006-03-11
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Originally Posted by varis
Hey, the results for the 770 are totally hillarious on the graph As for UMPC, the hype factor is definitely huge. Or what do you think of this: http://www.blogpulse.com/trend?query...ys=60&x=14&y=8
Once again, it looks like superb marketing and lackluster technology, to me.
I love it! GO 770!!!!! don't believe the hype!
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2006-03-12
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Originally Posted by Karel Jansens
Yes How hard can that be! A beefer CPU and memory in the same pinout would not require any board design although extra heat may be a problem still I am not going to buy their first generation model. Unless I see that Nokia is committed to developing this device with new models I am not spending my money. The Origami has been heavily hyped but the truth that MS is trying to hide about it is that this first generation is going to be priced at or just over $1000 not $500.
I still think Nokia can bump up the RAM in the 770 to 256 mb, shoehorn in a beefier processor and still keep their price way below any 2006 UMPC.
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2006-03-12
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Originally Posted by oafbot
The difference is that 770 is really a long term goer, not a sudden boom. You could compare it with 'pocketpc' in the search - another stable long term platform. But considering that 770 has a single vendor and is a new product line, it is not doing that bad at all! (Some other search terms would fare less well, 'palm lifedrive' for example... or 'pepperpad'...)Hey, the results for the 770 are totally hillarious on the graph
The difference between umpc and tablet PC is that a tablet PC appears to be just a laptop with a few extra usability features. So with a tablet PC you get all the benefits of conventional laptops - you could run latest 3d games and stuff - you have a full keyboard, etc. I don't know if tablet PCs have been such a flop as people claim, the concept is interesting but I suppose sales volumes are not so high, so prices tend to be on the higher side compared to conventional laptops.
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2006-03-12
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Don't forget that if you use UMPC, you need to run your antivirus and anti spyware utilities... Wonder how much resource is contributed to those software.
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2006-03-12
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I don't know about that specific model, but one whose dimensions I saw is 5.5 x 8.75 inches — just about the size of THREE Nokia 770's laid one atop another.
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2006-03-13
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I had an Apple Newton when it came out, and I always problems because of the size. It does not fit nicely into the hand. And it's not big enough to be a real Device that you put in front of you like a desktop or notebook.
More generally speaking: technology changes fast, but what does not change that much is the size of human hands, the resolution of human eyes, etc. And I think, from an ergonomic point of view, Nokia has done it just right. The 770 could be flatter, orlighter, but apart from that, it is just what it should be.
And the Origami (or else) is not. However, there are some cool ideas (like the semi-transparent virtual keyboard in the lower corners).
More generally speaking: technology changes fast, but what does not change that much is the size of human hands, the resolution of human eyes, etc. And I think, from an ergonomic point of view, Nokia has done it just right. The 770 could be flatter, orlighter, but apart from that, it is just what it should be.
And the Origami (or else) is not. However, there are some cool ideas (like the semi-transparent virtual keyboard in the lower corners).
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2006-03-13
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Looks like it might encourage 3rd parties to develop some interesting extras though - roll up cloth bluetooth keyboard anyone?
http://www.eleksen.com/?page=news/in...48&mode=latest
Maybe this explains why the 770 has a cloth bag. Perhaps in a future version the bag will be the keyboard!
Last edited by msaunby; 2006-03-13 at 09:29.
http://www.eleksen.com/?page=news/in...48&mode=latest
Maybe this explains why the 770 has a cloth bag. Perhaps in a future version the bag will be the keyboard!
Last edited by msaunby; 2006-03-13 at 09:29.
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2006-03-13
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Originally Posted by christianhauck
I have a couple of Newton MessagePads 2100, and find them ideal as note-taking machines: Just the right amount of screen real-estate, not sensitive to my palm, extremely good HWR and O/S taylored to pen input.I had an Apple Newton when it came out, and I always problems because of the size. It does not fit nicely into the hand. And it's not big enough to be a real Device that you put in front of you like a desktop or notebook.
More generally speaking: technology changes fast, but what does not change that much is the size of human hands, the resolution of human eyes, etc. And I think, from an ergonomic point of view, Nokia has done it just right. The 770 could be flatter, orlighter, but apart from that, it is just what it should be.
And the Origami (or else) is not. However, there are some cool ideas (like the semi-transparent virtual keyboard in the lower corners).
But they are, indeed, too big to put in my pockets. If only someone invented a hinged LCD-screen...
As for UMPC, the hype factor is definitely huge. Or what do you think of this: http://www.blogpulse.com/trend?query...ys=60&x=14&y=8
Once again, it looks like superb marketing and lackluster technology, to me.
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