We're not nearly as into DualCor's
cPC Windows convergence device now that we found out
it doesn't come with any built-in wireless radios, but we've still been looking forward to catching it in the wild just the same, because any pocket-sized machine that sports both XP and WM5 is more than a little bit noteworthy in our book. And luckily for us, our partners-in-crime over at
Engadget Chinese have just captured some nice photos of this two-processor machine as part of their
extensive Computex 2006 coverage, although our contribution of copying and pasting the pics for you to peep should not be overlooked. More cPC snaps are available after the break, and more VIA-powered products from the CPU manufacturer's booth tour can be found by following the Read link...
posted Jun 9th 2006 1:52PM
Regardless, the miniPC handheld market is going to have to do more with its hand recognition than anything else. I think I may be more of a person to scrutinize because of my art background and the tension of the pen'ing device blows, and the seperation thickness in the screen always chase me away from devices like this. I'll stick with my powerbook, thank you very much.
This is big junk - nexxxxt.
Isn't that the XBox 360 power brick?
I'm just a little more than curious to find out what a dual-core, ultra-mobile device such as this would set me back in terms of buckage.
And I agree with John from Buffalo about the stylus action on these babies. It really is lacking when you've spent a great deal of time on an Intuos.
i still dont see the point at all of running windows mobile 5 AND win xp on the same device. What does win mobile offer that you cant do with win xp on the same device? And now that there are no wireless radios its really just a waste. Too damn small to actually do any real work in winxp and too clunky to want to carry it around as a pda.
What I love the most about this machine is it is A windows machine with "instant on" - but lack of wireless is unforgivable.
We appreciate Engadget covering the DualCor cPC. Please note we're listening to the input we receive at shows and in our individual customer meetings and sites like this. We are taking appropriate steps along our roadmap(s) to provide the best possible experience for our customers. Also as you are aware DualCor is still the only product in the world that provides BOTH Tablet PC AND Windows Mobile 5 in one small device.
I've had this device demo'd, and from the gov't/military aspect, this device is tops! It provides the mobility that comes with PocketPCs, while having the ability to go the extra mile (running PowerPoint briefs, Excel stats, and even Visio diagrams. Personal computing on the battlefield (whether it be urban warfare or a presentation in a boardroom) requires added capabilities and forward thinking features. This ain't a toy son!
I am a medical student. I can't wait for the cPC because I want both XP Tablet and Windows Mobile in a small package. This is because 1) I took all of my notes in medical school on a tablet, so I want to be able to look at my notes, and I want to be able to take new notes, and 2) almost all medical reference software is made for PDA, not XP, so I must have a PDA. My tablet is just to big to lug around the hospital with me. Even the smallest tablets/origami out there are too big to fit into my lab coat pocket (despite what Motion Computing claims about their LS800). The cPC seems like a good solution. I'm worried that the battery won't stand up to the 12+ days I'll spend training in the hospital, though. I haven't seen details about battery extension options. I'm also disappointed that wi-fi and cell capabilities will not to be built-in, since this was a big draw for me and also helped me justify the originally advertised price of $1500 (now looking to be $2000).
I think the Dualcor is a great concept as the windows mobile provides instant on and long battery life. When are these going to be sold?
While they are clearly the best device compared to the umpc's and products like OQO; I think they could improve it by making it have a touch type keyboard. They could make the size about 3.5" x 7.5" x up to 1" would be great; something like the old Psion 5mx but with Dualcor 's dual OS concept would be my dream machine. What people want is a computer in their pocket running desktop OS with a touch type keyboard. While it is close and not ideal, I'd still buy one until my dream machine is finally created?
I reside in Germany and could not find any outlet selling the Dualcor cPC. I sent eMails to Dualcor and did not get any reply. I tried their phone number and only talk to answering devices. It is frustrating ... any help ?
Is this device via Windows Mobile OS compatible with Avantgo?