Hand-held Computer

ntomer · 3rd February 2009, 13:54

Hi,

My b'day is coming soon (01st March), and I am thinking of gifting myself a gadget. I am looking for a hand-held computer and found Cowon Q5W (COWON America).

It is a PMP rather than a full-fledged PC, and runs on WIndows CE 5.0. But it has received excellent reviews and is supposedly the best audio/video player amongst it's breed. It had good wi-fi capabilities and the browser is also very good.

I am almost sold on it, but am a bit skeptical about Windows CE. I doubt whether there will be many software available for it. If you guys have anything better in mind, please suggest.

I already have an iPod, and had burnt my fingers with iPhone, so Apple products are out of contention. Suggest me something else, with a screen-size of at least 5".

Cheers

Nitin

Lalvaz · 3rd February 2009, 14:02

Theres a new Sony product, called as Pocket PC. Going to be launched in India on Feb 12th. Might be worth taking a look at that.

srishiva · 3rd February 2009, 14:04

Looks good. But a N97 would be so much better (but have to wait for dont know how long).

ntomer · 3rd February 2009, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by srishiva

Looks good. But a N97 would be so much better (but have to wait for dont know how long).

Buddy, I don't want a phone. I already have a decent business phone (Palm Treo 750), which gives me all these functionalities. But I want something bigger (screen-size about 5-6").

\N

emkay456 · 3rd February 2009, 17:31

You can have a look at the new product promoted by HCL - PowerSurfer 2 which gives you a browser on a wide screen to browse using GPRS via a inbuilt SMS Card.
For details
HCL Infosystems Ltd.

watashi75 · 3rd February 2009, 17:45

You might want to check out the R2Hv tablet PC from Asus -

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

I think it is below 40K INR.

sreedotk · 3rd February 2009, 17:54

Based on what you need there is a MID device called the OQO. The specific model that i would recommend would be the OQO model 2+. It runs windows Vista and XP in a nice manner.

Prices start at USD 999 for the base model. I think you can add a GOBI (All kind of Mobile standards radio like GSM/CDMA etc) 3G modem for an additional 200. You can get a GPS dongle or inbuilt (I am not Sure) and it will make a take any where do anything kind of Computer.

Here are the links

Dynamism

oqo

There are also some more models like the Benq one and more . The sony Vaio P is also a cool and small computer.

ntomer · 3rd February 2009, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by sreedotk

Based on what you need there is a MID device called the OQO. The specific model that i would recommend would be the OQO model 2+. It runs windows Vista and XP in a nice manner.

Prices start at USD 999 for the base model. I think you can add a GOBI (All kind of Mobile standards radio like GSM/CDMA etc) 3G modem for an additional 200. You can get a GPS dongle or inbuilt (I am not Sure) and it will make a take any where do anything kind of Computer.

Here are the links

Dynamism

oqo

There are also some more models like the Benq one and more . The sony Vaio P is also a cool and small computer.

OQO looks interesting but is kinda expensive. Vaio P is sexy, but i don't want want a lappy, i want a hand-held :-)

\N

vivekiny2k · 3rd February 2009, 20:39

UMPCs from sony or samsung are what you are looking for. you may get good deals on older versions if your requirements are not too high.

Comrade · 3rd February 2009, 21:57

samsung Q1

Asus R2H

OQO

tabletkiosk

i cant recollect any other UMPCs right away

nemo · 3rd February 2009, 22:07

HP is launching one too and the ads are out already, check out

devarshi84 · 3rd February 2009, 22:46

What is your budget? what are your needs?

What you basically want is something below netbooks but above phones. they are called UMPC's.

Do look at

Nokia's N810 Internet tablet
Sony MYLO
SONY PSP.
SONY UX
ASUS R50

quickdraw · 4th February 2009, 00:26

The internet tablet has been pulled from stores and isnt available anymore.

ntomer · 17th February 2009, 12:31

Hi,

I've finally decided on HP Mini 1001TU - HP® Official Store - HP Mini.

It is a NetBook with a 10.2" screen and looks oh so sexy. I haven't been able to think of any practical usage for it so far, but I will :-)

I found a really good cover for it on eBay-US -
Leather Case for HP Mini PC 1000 NetBook. I searched a lot for something similar available in India, but couldn't find any. Any pointers where I can find it?

Cheers

Nitin

3rd February 2009, 13:54	#1
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	Hand-held Computer Hi, My b'day is coming soon (01st March), and I am thinking of gifting myself a gadget. I am looking for a hand-held computer and found Cowon Q5W (COWON America). It is a PMP rather than a full-fledged PC, and runs on WIndows CE 5.0. But it has received excellent reviews and is supposedly the best audio/video player amongst it's breed. It had good wi-fi capabilities and the browser is also very good. I am almost sold on it, but am a bit skeptical about Windows CE. I doubt whether there will be many software available for it. If you guys have anything better in mind, please suggest. I already have an iPod, and had burnt my fingers with iPhone, so Apple products are out of contention. Suggest me something else, with a screen-size of at least 5". Cheers Nitin
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3rd February 2009, 14:02	#2
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,414 Thanked: 2,183 Times	Theres a new Sony product, called as Pocket PC. Going to be launched in India on Feb 12th. Might be worth taking a look at that.
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3rd February 2009, 14:04	#3
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Looks good. But a N97 would be so much better (but have to wait for dont know how long).
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3rd February 2009, 17:31	#5
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	You can have a look at the new product promoted by HCL - PowerSurfer 2 which gives you a browser on a wide screen to browse using GPRS via a inbuilt SMS Card. For details HCL Infosystems Ltd.
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3rd February 2009, 17:45	#6
watashi75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 518 Thanked: 12 Times	You might want to check out the R2Hv tablet PC from Asus - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. I think it is below 40K INR.
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3rd February 2009, 17:54	#7
sreedotk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 247 Thanked: 90 Times	Based on what you need there is a MID device called the OQO. The specific model that i would recommend would be the OQO model 2+. It runs windows Vista and XP in a nice manner. Prices start at USD 999 for the base model. I think you can add a GOBI (All kind of Mobile standards radio like GSM/CDMA etc) 3G modem for an additional 200. You can get a GPS dongle or inbuilt (I am not Sure) and it will make a take any where do anything kind of Computer. Here are the links Dynamism oqo There are also some more models like the Benq one and more . The sony Vaio P is also a cool and small computer. Last edited by sreedotk : 3rd February 2009 at 18:00.
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3rd February 2009, 20:39	#9
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	UMPCs from sony or samsung are what you are looking for. you may get good deals on older versions if your requirements are not too high.
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3rd February 2009, 21:57	#10
Comrade BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 543 Thanked: 1,206 Times	samsung Q1 Asus R2H OQO tabletkiosk i cant recollect any other UMPCs right away
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3rd February 2009, 22:07	#11
nemo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 180 Thanked: 9 Times	HP is launching one too and the ads are out already, check out
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3rd February 2009, 22:46	#12
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	What is your budget? what are your needs? What you basically want is something below netbooks but above phones. they are called UMPC's. Do look at Nokia's N810 Internet tablet Sony MYLO SONY PSP. SONY UX ASUS R50 Last edited by devarshi84 : 3rd February 2009 at 22:52.
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4th February 2009, 00:26	#13
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,286 Thanked: 2,695 Times View My Garage	The internet tablet has been pulled from stores and isnt available anymore.
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17th February 2009, 12:31	#14
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	Hi, I've finally decided on HP Mini 1001TU - HP® Official Store - HP Mini. It is a NetBook with a 10.2" screen and looks oh so sexy. I haven't been able to think of any practical usage for it so far, but I will :-) I found a really good cover for it on eBay-US - Leather Case for HP Mini PC 1000 NetBook. I searched a lot for something similar available in India, but couldn't find any. Any pointers where I can find it? Cheers Nitin
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