Reviews and Problems with Samsung Q1 Ultra / Q1U-series
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Overall 6
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ComputerShopper
18 June 2008
Excerpt: The Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC is a great choice if you need an ultraportable with tablet functionality, but if a standard keyboard will do, much cheaper options are
Pros: Good CPU performance for an ultraportable, Great ergonomics, Bright, sharp display with nice resolution, Numerous input methods, Lightweight
Cons: Expensive, Tiny, phone-style keyboard, No ExpressCard slot
Conclusion: Certainly an elegant and feature-rich device that addresses the first generation Q1's shortcomings. But for this price, I want more speed!
Pros: Full Windows in a very portable format. Screen resolution is high enough for a near-notebook experience and the touch screen is accurate and responsive to finger touch...
Cons: Quite slow. Interacting with small on-screen elements like Start Menu program lists, hyperlinks and close boxes take a precise hand (and use of the stylus rather than ...
Excerpt: If you're looking for an extremely portable PC that will attract attention at the airport, office, or your favorite hotspot, the Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC fits the bill—but
Pros: Beautiful screen, Eye-catching design, Very light, Full QWERTY keyboard
Cons: Expensive, Cramped keyboard is difficult to use, Painfully slow performance, Short battery life
Conclusion: The Q1 Ultra makes no pretense of being a speedy game machine or workstation-class number-cruncher. Generally, it takes the annoying decrease in speed between Windows XP...
Excerpt: Ultramobile PCs are hot right now, but can a device with a small screen, a split keyboard, and performance in the PDA class convince you it's a fully functional PC?
Excerpt: About two months after I sent away for it , the Samsung Q1 portable USB keyboard (model AA-SK0TKBD) finally arrived. Normally priced at just under $100 in the U.S.