Samsung Q1
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Ultra-Mobile PC
An ultra-mobile PC is a small form factor version of a pen computer, a class of laptop whose specifications were launched by Microsoft and Intel in spring 2006. Sony had already made a first attempt in this direction in 2004 with its Vaio U series, which was however only sold in Asia...
with a 7" (18 cm) LCD and exists in several different versions.
Samsung Q1
- Intel Celeron M ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) 353 running at 900 MHz
- 40GB 1.8" Hard Drive
- 512MB DDR2DDR2DDR2 may refer to:* DDR2 SDRAM, the computer memory technology* Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMix, the video game* DDR2 , a human gene...
533 - Max memory 2GB DDR2DDR2DDR2 may refer to:* DDR2 SDRAM, the computer memory technology* Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMix, the video game* DDR2 , a human gene...
533 - Mobile Intel 915GMS Express ChipsetChipsetA chipset, PC chipset, or chip set refers to a group of integrated circuits, or chips, that are designed to work together. They are usually marketed as a single product.- Computers :...
- 7 inch WVGADisplay resolutionThe display resolution of a digital television or display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. It can be an ambiguous term especially as the displayed resolution is controlled by all different factors in cathode ray tube , flat panel or projection...
(800×480) touch screen (using finger or stylus) with software downscaling 1024*600 - VGA port
- Weighs 0.78 kg
- 3-cell battery (up to 3 hours) or 6-cell battery (up to 6 hours)
- WLAN 802.11b/g
- LAN port 100 mbit
- CompactFlashCompactFlashCompactFlash is a mass storage device format used in portable electronic devices. Most CompactFlash devices contain flash memory in a standardized enclosure. The format was first specified and produced by SanDisk in 1994...
port Type II - Stereo speakers
- Array mics
- AVS mode using Windows XP embedded
- BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
enabled - Digital Multimedia BroadcastingDigital Multimedia BroadcastingDigital Multimedia Broadcasting is a digital radio transmission technology developed in South Korea as part of the national IT project for sending multimedia such as TV, radio and datacasting to mobile devices such as mobile phones...
- 2 USB ports
The Q1 is one of the first ultra-mobile computers (UMPC) produced under Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
's "Origami" project. The Q1 can boot into two different modes: typical Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
(OS can be replaced), and AVS mode running Windows XP Embedded. AVS mode runs in a separate partition and boots directly to a music, photo, and video player with no Windows Explorer interface. The AVS feature is unique to the Q1.
Samsung Q1 SSD
The SSD version is identical to the Q1 except that the 40 GB hard disk drive has been replaced by Samsung's 32 GB solid-state driveSolid-state drive
A solid-state drive , sometimes called a solid-state disk or electronic disk, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data with the intention of providing access in the same manner of a traditional block i/o hard disk drive...
. At release, the SSD version was about twice as expensive as the normal Q1.
Samsung Q1b
The Q1b is Samsung's second UMPC device, with a much improved battery life and 30% brighter screen compared to the Q1. The CF port and the Ethernet port have been removed on this version. It also has a mono speaker and a single microphone.- VIA C7-M ULV @ 1 GHz
- 5 Hour Battery Life (using standard 3-cell battery)
- 30% Brighter Screen (LED backlight)
- Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
(802.11 b/g support) - BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
v2.0 - 512 MB DDR RAM
- 40 GB Hard Drive
- Optional WiBroWiBroWiBro is a wireless broadband Internet technology developed by the South Korean telecoms industry. WiBro is the South Korean service name for IEEE 802.16e international standard...
Module - Optional High-Speed Downlink Packet AccessHigh-Speed Downlink Packet AccessHigh-Speed Downlink Packet Access is an enhanced 3G mobile telephony communications protocol in the High-Speed Packet Access family, also dubbed 3.5G, 3G+ or turbo 3G, which allows networks based on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System to have higher data transfer speeds and capacity...
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Samsung Q1F (Pentium M)
Manufacturer Part #: NP-Q1-F000This is almost identical to the original Q1 but with a faster 1 GHz Intel Pentium M processor (723) which enables speedstep technology for better battery usage. It is possible to buy a 6-cell battery instead of the default 3-cell to double the time on all these devices. The Pentium edition also has:
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM
- 60 GB Hard Drive
- Microsoft Windows Vista
Samsung Q1 Ultra
The Ultra model runs on an 800 MHz Intel A110 processor and includes dual cameras, a 60GB hard disk, HSDPA and a finger print reader and comes installed with Microsoft Vista.All Q1U models offer a new split keyboard, 1GB of RAM (reportedly user upgradeable to 2GB), SD
Secure Digital card
Secure Digital is a non-volatile memory card format developed by the SD Card Association for use in portable devices. The SD technology is used by more than 400 brands across dozens of product categories and more than 8,000 models, and is considered the de-facto industry standard.Secure Digital...
card slot and 1024×600 screen. A GPS accessory is also offered, which may be used with the included mapping software.
Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium
Uses an Intel Core Solo U1500 processor at 1330 MHz. 1GB of RAM upgradeable to 2GB.This is the most recently released and highest performance machine in the Q1 series.
See also
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- Tablet PCTablet computerA tablet computer, or simply tablet, is a complete mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen...
- Sony Vaio UX Micro PCSony Vaio UX Micro PCThe Sony Vaio UX Micro PC is an Ultra-Mobile Portable Computer that weighs around 490-544 g with a slide-out hardware QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, Intel Core 2 Solo processor, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and WWAN...
- Fujitsu Lifebook U Series
- VIA NanoBookNanoBookThe NanoBook is an ultra-mobile PC reference design by VIA Technologies, Inc. It has a clamshell form factor, a 7-inch 800×480 touchscreen display, and a full-size keyboard. It weighs less than 850 g and has a claimed battery life of up to 4.5 hours...
- Nokia 770 Internet TabletNokia 770 Internet TabletThe Nokia 770 Internet tablet is a wireless Internet appliance from Nokia, originally announced at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York City on May 25, 2005...
- Nokia N800Nokia N800The Nokia N800 Internet tablet is a wireless Internet appliance from Nokia, originally announced at the Las Vegas CES 2007 Summit in January 2007. N800 allows the user to browse the Internet and communicate using Wi-Fi networks or with mobile phone via Bluetooth. The N800 was developed as the...
- Pepper PadPepper PadThe Pepper Pad is a Linux-based mobile computer with Internet capability and doubles as a handheld game console. It also serves as a portable multimedia device...
- FonePlusFonePlusFonePlus is a smartphone device that connects to a TV for basic productivity and Internet operations. It was demonstrated on 18 July 2006 by Hugh Teegan, a Mobile Devices architect at Microsoft focusing on emerging markets, and at Microsoft's Financial Analyst Meeting on 27 July 2006, by Chief...