UMID mBook M1

UMID mBook (M1)

The mbook uses a 1.1 GHz Atom Intel CPU and has a battery that provides up to 6 hours of operation time. The mbook has a 4.8-inch TFT 1024 X 600 screen, Intel Atom Silverthorne, up to 1GB of RAM, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 (optional 3G) connectivity, up to 32GB of storage, and will be priced between 600k won to 700k won or between $400 to $466 (wireless companies may offer this subsidized). It has DDR2 533MHz, 512MB or 1GB memory, supports Mini USB2.0 x 1, Micro SD, comes with an optional webcam and Digital (DMB) mobile TV. It measures 150 X 94 X 18.7mm and weighs 315 g.

Features

UMID has blurred the line between netbooks and MIDs with the mbook (or M1). Boasting an electronic dictionary-sized ultra-light body, the mbook is powered by a low-power consumption Atom processor (1.1GHz or 1.3GHz), 1GB memory and 32GB NAND flash memory. With 18.7mm thickness, and adopts a 4.8-inch touchscreen LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution and a notebook type keyboard. It is now available to order in Korea and in conjunction with the release, the clamshell MID also has a dedicated website made up of a downloads area (manual, wallpaper, and firmware), an order page with photos, and accessories. While there is no mention of 3G connectivity (the USIM slot is visible in all the photos, but it’s not highlighted even though WiBro, HSDPA, WiMAX connectivity were mentioned) only WiFi and Bluetooth are listed in the specsifications. The unit also features a 1.3M CMOS camera.