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11-19-2007 , 11:43 PM
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ASUS R50A UMPC announced



The 4.8-inch ultra mobile PC which redefines “mobile” is now officially available with full PC and GPS functionality. The R50A is a complete multimedia device that will immensely help you on the road. ASUS described it as an " indispensable gadget for everyone" sporting customizable, mission-based application launcher which organizes software programs into categories and makes navigating between tasks simple.
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The UMPC also sports a built-in TV tuner, webcam, 3G/ 3.5G connectivity, and their exclusive InfoPen software with which you can record and edit on the R50A’s 1024 x 600 screen "as easily as you could on a piece of paper." No word on pricing.

Source: http://www.pclaunches.com/notebooks/..._announced.php


ASUS R50A Notebook



The R50A is the first UMPC that reaches the full potential of the platform. Only with the R50A do users get GPS, a webcam, 3G/ 3.5G connectivity, and full notebook functionality, making the R50A the one indispensable gadget for everyone.

Intuitive Navigation
The R50A’s customizable, mission-based application launcher organizes software programs into categories and makes navigating between tasks simple.

Enjoy Anywhere
The unit’s built-in TV tuner allows you to enjoy your favorite TV shows anywhere.

Connect Anywhere
The R50A will offer 3/ 3.5G connectivity. Users have full access to their data anywhere.

Capture and Communicate Anywhere
The R50A’s built-in webcam and microphone let users capture photos, video and audio wherever they are, and enable wire-free video communication.

Create Anywhere
The R50A has ample power to support the most popular office and productivity applications. With ASUS InfoPen software, users can record and edit on the R50A’s 1024 x 600 screen as easily as they could on a piece of paper.

Find Your Way Anywhere
ASUS brings you the first UMPC with built-in GPS. Users no longer need to deal with paper maps or ask for directions. Link up seamlessly to Google Maps, and the R50A will know your exact location.

Source: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=8963

What do you think, guys?
 
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11-19-2007 , 11:53 PM
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Not much....

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11-20-2007 , 12:25 AM
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I think I don't need a TV tuner, and I'm probably not going to like the price.
 
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11-20-2007 , 02:33 AM
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what OS is it running? The UI looks vaguely leopard-ish... and Asus supposedly is working with Apple on a tablet (according to Asus).

Don't need a tv tuner. Don't need a webcam (really, a waste of space, even on the N8x0 series) ... I'd rather have a picture/video camera. The side edges look a little "busy" (lots of buttons).

What are its physical dimensions? What's the price going to be?
 
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11-20-2007 , 02:53 AM
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They gave the Eee PC the "low" resolution screen? Seems funny.
 
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11-20-2007 , 06:10 AM
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No wifi? Just vague talk of 3/3.5G communications. Could include wimax, I suppose.

I actually think this is an exciting device, and it takes handheld computing into new directions with its TV tuner and wider screen. It looks just about pocketable but also fairly heavy.

Don't expect much from the OS, if it's anything like that of the Asus Eee. That was just the ancient IceWM with some bits bolted on, all on top of a Xandros Linux base. I tell you, with Nokia's Maemo, we have luxury. Other vendors just don't take that much care
 
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11-20-2007 , 06:47 AM
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While features are nice it is too big.
 
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11-20-2007 , 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by johnkzin View Post
what OS is it running? The UI looks vaguely leopard-ish... and Asus supposedly is working with Apple on a tablet (according to Asus).

Don't need a tv tuner. Don't need a webcam (really, a waste of space, even on the N8x0 series) ... I'd rather have a picture/video camera. The side edges look a little "busy" (lots of buttons).

What are its physical dimensions? What's the price going to be?
Actually the sidebar looks like the standard one in Vista.

Ninja
 
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11-20-2007 , 11:03 PM
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not too impressed with the form factor. looks like a psp. i like my n800 more.
 
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11-20-2007 , 11:22 PM
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Controls on both sides = good.

Location of dpad and buttons = bad (too low)
 
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