I just bought myself the OQO :)
 

Finally I couldn't take it anymore.

I had to get it. It was calling out to me...

I finally got myself the OQO 01. Didn't get the 01+, but Im happy anyway. Now Ill have the 770 and the OQO. Whatever shall I do :rolleyes:

geek !

;)

hrm. will it run linux? :> that would be the only reason to get one.

Congrats on the OQO! How do you like it so far?

I also wanted something small and extremely portable, and I considered the OQO, but I went with the Toshiba Libretto U105. I know, it's not a tablet, but it is very similar in size, traditional laptop form factor with full keyboard, detachable DVD writer, 8" 1280x1024 screen, Win XP.

This is really a cool little machine, and lets me do the heavy-duty stuff the 770 can't handle (yet! :-) I'm a Mac guy, but I needed a PC for certain things, so this fits the bill...

As far as I know, the OQO should run Linux, but all of the device drivers might not be available...am I correct?

OQO vs. N770 Comparison
 

Our company has purchased several N770s and also has an OQO Model 01 for comparison purposes for the mobile learning (m-learning) applications we design/develop. There are actually a few things the OQO does well in comparison to the N770 though a full accounting of the pluses/minuses of each greatly favors the 770 over the OQO for our apps/markets.

That said, the nice things about the OQO are:

1. Bigger device screen (size-wise, not pixel count); but it lacks the 770's awesome Zoom feature.
2. The OQO drives an external display for live "mobile app presentations". This has been useful a few times.
3. As a full Windows client, the OQO fully authenticates into a Windows network using MSFT Active Directory - a big plus for bigger enterprise implementations with security concerns.
4. Support for any media player/plug-in and software application that same enterprise mentioned above may be running. One customer runs Lotus Notes and needed that supported for Mobile any applications they wanted to run.
5. The OQO, by its nature, has way more storage space - carry every bit of content you need versus the 1GB limitation with the MMC card on the 770.
6. Better device/peripheral connectivity. The OQO's connection cable is nice/convenient for connecting just about anything you'd need or have.
7. The optional stand is solid and awesome. I use it with the 770 everyday.

Downsides to OQO:

1. Way more money (buy 3 to 4 770s for every OQO 01+ or Ultra you buy).
2. Much heavier. And more prone to failures (HDD crashes, breaking if dropped).
3. Windows-specific UI/L&F/menus can't be customized like on the 770.
4. 802.11b WLAN support is spotty for us and not as good connecting to wireless web versus the 770 with 802.11 b&g support.
5. Doesn't slip into your pocket so it way less convenient.
6. System SW updates are Windows-oriented and not as elegant as performing a lightweight OS/Flashing as with the 770.
7. Did I mention it was expensive and doesn't run Linux native???

The upcoming DualCor cPC seems an interesting direct competitor to the OQO when it ships later in Q1 and it supposedly has better battery life and integrated 3G for the same price as a base OQO Model 01+. We're happy to provide commentary on the cPC too once we get one in here to test/evaluate.

Hope that helps....Robert :?)

Live via 770 tap-tap:

B*st*rd. (My envy speaking!)

I differ on points 2&5. It'd work for me!

And you didn't mention better BT and the integrated thumbboard!

>even more jealous now!<

Regarding Mike's Comments...
 

Live via 770 tap-tap:

I've fondled -- almost molested! -- an OQO, so I've used that thumbboard. Better for me than tap-tap...

770 requires a plug-in to use a BT keyboard. Not the OQO!

Stop all this talk or I'll have to rob a bank to get an OQO!

If I didn't already have a Sony U750P, I'd buy an OQO model 01+ in a heartbeat, especially after seeing how much smaller it is than the U. However, I can't justify the expense under any circumstances right now. (Besides, I ran for office last year and have campaign debts to pay off :( )

Which is why I settled for a 770 :)

Well the 770 and oqo are 2 different devices completely. Really, all in all, one couldn't compare them.

The 770 is exactly what it is, and handheld internt termal. allowing you to get online, surf around, check email and so forth.

The OQO is a full PC (Moreless anyway) Full windows xp pro installed. and you can install all your windows apps on it. Full VPN and so forth. I use my oqo for programming, vpn'ing into work, ftp'ing , all my stuff.

I have both, and I use them for different thing.

Oh, by the way, I am a geek and proud of if :)

Live via 770 Bluetooth keyboard:

I see I must have you killed in order to get you to stop tormenting me with your OQO! Satan!

(Actuallly, with the arrival of the new BT plug-in, I am able to get more keyboard use out of the 770 now. So there!)

As the owner of two extremely compact Sony notebooks (SR-17 and 550,) it's hard to justify the cost of the O's This would be my same argument against the "pepper-pad" (a fictional internet tablet.)

If you need what the O's have, you are either cash-rich and without a spouse or you should be making an argument for your employer's footing the bill.

$.02

LVTT:

Big appetite, small wallet. Still need, though!

BTW, you with the OQO. PM me your address. I want to visit your OQO. But you can't be home when I do so. Ha!

lol,

Im just a tech gadget geek. Im one of those who has to have the lastest and greatest devices. But on a more serious note, I have actually found use for both devices.

I think there are a few ppl here with both devices. I think theres a girl on here that has both devices. (sorry i can't think of her handle name)

Viva la gaget geeks !!!

*cis4life*, welcome to the OQO + 770 club! I have a Model 01+ (and used to have a Model 01 for about a year before that)... I find msyelf using the Nokia more lately, but sometimes it's really nice having a full computer in your pocket :)

lol,

Thanks for the club invite. I'll serve it proudly :)
Yeah, I use the nokia 770 alot (like quick surfing, email and so forth) but I agree, its nothing like having the OQO right there when you need to do full app useage.

@ desktop:

~~~~~waves of envy~~~~~