Friday, August 25, 2006
UBiQUiO: The Next Big Thing?
Posted by Jon Westfall in "HARDWARE" @ 01:03 PM
"Have you ever heard of UBiQUiO? Me neither but maybe the company is worth to watch. At least their latest ultra slim Pocket PC Phone Edition with QWERTY keyboard, the UBiQUiO 501, is an interesting devices for all non-Smartphone users since it also features the traditional Pocket PC input through the 2.5" QVGA touch screen, allowing stylus control of menus and programs. The UBiQUiO 501 has a host of connectivity options to choose from. Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP, it either connects to the internet using WiFi 802.11b or 802.11g or via GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz networks (sorry - no EDGE or GSM 850 MHz). The 2 megapixel camera should provides a crisp and colorful imaging and the the 64 MB internal storage is extendable through miniSD cards"
Inspired by HTC's success, other ODMs are emerging and while this one doesn't win any awards for "easiest to pronounce", the specs look fairly respectable. I really wish I knew why these ODMs all have an obsession with 64 MB of internal storage when 128 would be so much more luxurious!
Update: The device now appears to be available from Expansys for pre-order Any takers?
Inspired by HTC's success, other ODMs are emerging and while this one doesn't win any awards for "easiest to pronounce", the specs look fairly respectable. I really wish I knew why these ODMs all have an obsession with 64 MB of internal storage when 128 would be so much more luxurious!
Update: The device now appears to be available from Expansys for pre-order Any takers?
