UMID mBook M2 at IDF ( now with video )

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Steve just showed us UMID's new UMPC called mBook M2.

It's upgrade from their earlier model M1, updates include:

- new housing

- normal USB plug ( no more dongles )

- VGA out

- optical mouse on screen frame

- 1.2Ghz and 1.6Ghz Atoms

- 1GB RAM

- Windows 7

It has same keyboard and screen as on M1.

We should hear more soon...


Starting at $499 available next month..or 2

UPDATE: Starting at means $499 for 1.2Ghz CPU, 512MB, 8GB SSD, Win XP and no camera.

Thanks Steve!

Sharp NetWalker vs UMID Mbook

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Both with 4.8 inch 1024 x 600 touch screen, around 160mm / 100mm / 20mm and 400g

Keyboard, screen angle and mouse all looking better on NetWalker..

I am getting the NetWalker soon from Conics.net so then we can compare them even more...

.. and I just got confirmation that NetWalker has English language option too!



More at PC Watch [ translated ]

Details, News and Links for Sharp NetWalker

Meet Kohjinsha PM series.

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Yep, it's UMID M1 mBook rebranded.. Looks like Kohjinsha is just selling it in Japan for now..

Hmmm.. they made new headset and usb adapters to replace those dongles.. ( end of the video )

1.1Ghz Intel Atom Z510
4.8 display 1024 × 600
16GB SSD
512MB RAM
Wifi, Bluetooth
Windows XP Home (SP3)
7 hours driving time ??? ( mine gets 4 to 4,5 )
158 (W) × 94.2 (D) × 22 (H) mm
Approx 345g
Price ¥ 59,800


Kohjinsha PM series official pages

Via Weekly ASCII Web [ translated ]

Details, News and Links for Kohjinsha PM / UMID M1 mBook