Samsung Q1 gets official list of accessories

Expansys has slapped up a Samsung PDF file which lists a bevy of accessories for that new Samsung Q1 UMPC you probably don't have on pre-order. We already saw most of these on show at CeBIT including the 8-cell power bank (for about 10-hours op), USB keyboard, organizer bag, optical disc drive (a DVD-CDRW combo), car cradle, and variety of cases and sleeves. Thanks Expansys, now how about some prices on these and those optional GPS and DMB modules while you're at it so we can see just how far that already steep £799.95 (about $1,400) price tag is gonna tick.

[Thanks, Todd]

[is @ Apr 10th 2006 9:00AM]

With all those acessories, its quite alot of stuff youd be carrying. I think the main problem with this whole UMPC thing is that they havnt adressed the issue.

They probably realised that alot of people have laptops, but few people take them out places. So they thought "Ah - smaller is what we need".

It s not SIZE that was the problem - its durability! My laptop (samsung xo5) is plenty small enought to take anywhere, and can fit into my shoulder bag that I always carry.

But the reason I dont take it is cos its so flimsy! The damn thing got a whole host of problems from just transporting it away for a weekend (a big crack materialised in the casing as well).

What we need is a small laptop like the ones we have now, but make it shockproof, waterproof, scratch resistant - properly ready for outdoors treatment.

[andy @ Apr 10th 2006 9:21AM]

what idiot would pay all that, for what is basically a laptop in peices, with naff battery life

[Ron Wilson @ Apr 10th 2006 9:23AM]

Samsung continues to make great products.

[RyanK @ Apr 10th 2006 9:29AM]

A really crappy laptop split up into a lot of little crappy pieces. And for way, way too much money. I'm pretty sure I'd rather carry around a 12" PowerBook (13" MacBook) and be able to just pop it open rather than pull out all these things and have to assemble them and then try to work off that crappy little screen with that crappy little folding keyboard. *Puke.

[Ssco @ Apr 10th 2006 9:53AM]

This whole UMPC thing is going completely over my head. I just don't see the point in them - especially now there's all these accessories.

What's the point in paying so much money for a glorified low spec laptop that's been split into different pieces?!

I really can't see these things catching on

[Eric @ Apr 10th 2006 10:15AM]

you see, that's why apple didnt rush out with a UMMacintosh...

Why why why? intel n micro$oft r damn rich with all genius guys working for them... why they jst dun hav any f**king taste.

[oshean @ Apr 10th 2006 10:22AM]

w00t! A car cradle.... can you say removable touch screen carputer!?

[David T @ Apr 10th 2006 10:54AM]

#5: but the whole point is, you DON'T need to get all these little pieces out to work it! you're missing the point, which is that just the machine itself is fully functional.

you leave these things at home or in the office or (at most) in your bag so you can hard core work done.

i'd like to see 10 hours battery life from your 12" Powerbook too, lol.

[Major Malfunction @ Apr 10th 2006 11:14AM]

Unless the price drops dramatically, I see this going the way of the Tablet PC... earlyadopterland where it will sit and limp around until it can't pay for itself.

Then it is bye-bye UMPC which is sad because I want one, but will wait till the 2nd generation drops.

[kibets @ Apr 10th 2006 11:52AM]

#9, exactly...

What they are offering are accessories.

I believe no one complains when iPod gets new accessories...

[Steve Henderson @ Apr 10th 2006 1:12PM]

#9 - Keep in mind they do not get anywhere near that out of the box...that is an add-on.

[hehehhehe @ Apr 10th 2006 1:15PM]

Oh god, that looks ridiculous. Why not just buy an ultra portable?

[Steve @ Apr 10th 2006 1:29PM]

"9. but the whole point is, you DON'T need to get all these little pieces out to work it! you're missing the point, which is that just the machine itself is fully functional."

No it isn't. Sorry, but after spending a LOT of time reading everything posted about these devices I honestly don't believe they are "fully functional" without at the very least a keyboard and stand. Using the thumb wheels for input, even for a short time, would be way too painful for me (small hands = long and uncomfortable reach to get to the third row of letters) and holding a device this big and heavy in both hands while using your thumbs to type is just not practicle for any length of time. Plus the screen size and resolution will cripple many Windows applications which these days are designed for screens a LOT bigger than 800x480.

As a video player it has potential as there's no issue with formats, just install whatever codec you need. As a portable audio player it fritzes on battery life and control compared to most MP3 players. And as a device to do any serious work on? Sorry, no, only be attaching a keyboard, mouse and extended battery pack does it get close to a laptop and with that ammount of clutter you might as well just buy the laptop in the first place.

[GDubya @ Apr 10th 2006 1:30PM]

You know, if Steve Jobs announced this with the accessories, everybody would think it's genius. I mean, c'mon how many people still stick up for the newton?

[AutoDas @ Apr 10th 2006 2:08PM]

But Samsung at least makes great products.

[Circle @ Apr 10th 2006 2:31PM]

I hate to be a downer to the UMPC cheerleaders, but I doubt this is going anywhere.

I have been a geek since before I could walk and I'll tell you about the products that last. Like the NES.(You know you still have one that works.)

Products that are huge at launch but die later on, and somehow still exist based on fanboys. (Shut it, the Sega Saturn was cool! I owned one!)

Granted I keep hoping for a disco-style backlash against rap but that seems a ways off. (And people to stop asking the difference between an IPOD and an MP3 player.) I digress.

The products that last fullfil a need. Like PC's, Laptops, cars, planes, video games. ect.

Frankly I can't ever point out a time where I wanted something too big for my pocket, too fragile for my backpack, and too underpowered to rock HL2. There's no reason for it. It's just a small tablet PC without the keyboard.

OK so it plays video. My Tapwave Zodiac does that. (Very well now that I installed Linux.) OK it can browse the web. Umm my Zodiac shoots it down again.... But I also had to install linux before that worked well. It can play games! Ummm yeah, like what, Doom 2? Yeah my Zodiac plays that too... (Sorry, Zodiac fanboy, you would be too if you had one with linux.)

OK the only compelling arguement from my point of view is that I could probably play the original Command and Conquer on it, and with the touch screen it would be freaking sweet.

The point really is that the Laptop is actually incredibly good at what it does. The Tablet PC is becoming more refined all the time. I can't see any difference between it and a small Tablet PC. (Except lack of a keyboard)

Now let's take the smartphone. This was a good idea, it took something we already use, kept within certain acceptable proportions, and added some genuine abilities! Very cool. Let's say you made the UMPC fit in my pants pocket. Then I would be stoked. That's where a ULTRA MOBILE device belongs.

This is where it becomes apparent the main design flaw. It's got too much power for what you need it to do, and hence the battery life and size suffer.

MSFT, make it fit in my pocket, hell you can even fudge the specs!!! Ohhh wait........

http://www.oqo.com/

Yeah, just undercut 2 grand and you are in like flin!!!!

Anyways, my thoughts, and for crying out loud, stop trying to be like Jobs! We like you the way you are, hell even Steve wants to be like you! (Bootcamp?)

[Jeff @ Apr 10th 2006 4:05PM]

Instead of wallowing through the arguement about whether its stupid to have accessories... I am more interested in the specs and benefits of the accessories. Any one know how much battery life time the "Power Bank 8 Cell" will bring?

well now that I asked that.. I will jump into the silly arguement.. They are Accessories! the whole word screams OPTIONAL! watch JKontherun's video of his product review of the "eo". He did quite a bit without any of the accessories. http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun

[willyjsimmons @ Apr 10th 2006 5:42PM]

Kudos to #17 Jeff.

After watching the video review I must now tell nay sayers to.......HUSH UP!!!!!

Ah, that's fun.

HUSH UP!!!!!

[gothsquirrel @ Apr 11th 2006 3:31AM]

Well what i was more intrested in was the statistic of "over 1:40" for DVD play. This looks like the nicest by far the only thing is seems not to have is the cammera the Asus umpc has. If these are under $1000 i'll easily replace my aging laptop with one, for what i use it for this will acctually be more functional.

[gba.link @ Apr 11th 2006 5:23AM]

If only the price would be RIGHT I would run for it, but now I think most people are turned down. If they would make it at about the same price as PSP and PMPs it would be a bestseller. How can they keep ignoring the fate of Tablet? Reduce/Optimize what it takes to get the price down now. make the 2nd generation more productive in a year when stuff gets cheaper.

[JHa @ May 24th 2006 2:05PM]

Looks like a brilliant product!
Cant wait till it comes out!! Touchscreen, A full windows OS, small!! What more could you want! Great for travelling. Im sure there will be a more powerful baterry! Can't wait! 10/10

[Larry Mar @ Sep 11th 2006 2:51PM]

Took a Q1 to china for a 18 day trip around the country and the unit performed flawlessly. Purchased a 3rd party external battery and was still watching movies when we touchdowned in Beijing when all the other laptop users were looking around for someting to do.

The small size and lack of KB meant I was still able to use it when the person in front of me fully reclined.

For someone wishing to travel light and still stay connected the Q1 is a great tool. Screen still large enough to use, optional KB is very functional (using it now) and performance is up to the tasks. When I need a laptop, I take my HP TC4200, when I need to "go small" I take my Q1.

[Pierre @ Oct 4th 2006 5:48PM]

totally agree with previous post though I never travel to China but just go in customer meetings all over South Europe...

One Note 2007 + Samsung 's Q1 is just a killer duo- have all my notes with me so no argument about what was said or agreed during previous meetings... Having had a full fledge Tablet PC (as such being a double idiot by some of these posts) was okay as weight and power consumption were the issue.. Now all of this is solved and I surprise myself by what I do on this small "ridiculous" machine...

[Lonewolf Astronomer @ Oct 30th 2006 11:03AM]

Isn't it strange how the people withthe most negative comments about something are generally the ones who sit on their laurels and don't try something new?

I have owned my Q1 for a month now and think (gadgets and all) that is one of the best and most productive tools in my arsenal from the perspective as consultant on the move and as a student. I use it both with and without the additional keyboard on planes, in cars, and at home or the office. This is not meant to be a device that acts as your main and only PC, it is meant for portability in places you cannot use or take a laptop. Just try to use a laptop with a 17" screen in the coach section of a plane ... tell me how comfortable it is ... PLEASE.

Here's why and how I use mine:

(1) It replaces my iPaq hx4705 ... bigger screen, better readability, better software, etc.
(2) With a simple GPS dongle you now have a GPS for the car or anyplace else your need it. I use it both for business and pleasure trips as well as to get Lat, Long, and Height data for setting up my telescopes for observation.
(3) I can study in bed reading through homework and even doing a moderate amount of research ... try that with a laptop and do it comfortably.
(4) My project plans, action items, planning materials are always with me in client meetings but do not take the time that setting up a laptop normally does.
(5) All notes are kept on the UMPC ... not in a cluttered world of spiral notebooks and loose paper.

I believe that the key to the success of a device such as the Q1 is that the "early adopters" spread the disease and show people how something like this can be used ... not to sit on the bleachers in a non-participative mode and hollar "foul." It may not be a tool for everyone; but then again, neither are riding lawnmowers, MacIntoshes, X-Boxes, PCs, Log-splitters, etc.

So I would simply tell those who have an unfounded opinion to do the same thing that your parents always told you ...

"If you have nothing positive to say, keep your mouth shut."
"Criticism should always be CONSTRUCTIVE!"
"Try it ... you might just like it!"