LG C1 XNote reviewed (sorta, in Korean)

It hasn't even been a week since we first spotted the new LG C1 XNote, but already the first reviews are starting to trickle in (sort of). See, we came across what is supposed to be the first Korean review of the LG C1 XNote, however, we're pretty sure that there must be something lost in Google's translation, because this "review" doesn't exactly pull apart the nitty-gritty of this tablet. Whatever though, it sure does have some brilliant photos. Here's what we were able to garner from the review: the LG C1 XNote has an nVIDIA Geforce 7300 Go, HSDPA, a 10.6-inch screen, a SD and CompactFlash card slot, and a USIM slot (all stuff you could find on the spec sheet). If any of our readers who understand Korean can perhaps help us out with some more info that we missed out on, you know how to find us. In the meantime, check out one more snapshot that we snagged of this bad boy on the next page.

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[asif5th @ Oct 23rd 2006 3:36AM]

HOW ABOUT A PRICE?

[Brandon @ Oct 23rd 2006 4:04AM]

This review is the first part of the whole review and is focused on design and UI. The second part of the review (haven't posted yet) will actually disassemble the tabletpc and show you the internal structure..

[Keloran @ Oct 23rd 2006 4:07AM]

yeah a price would be nice, but htat is one really purdy notepad, might even beat the macbook on purdiness

[Erik @ Oct 23rd 2006 4:10AM]

My disclaimer is that I speak Korean about like a five year-old, so this might not be entirely accurate. I work in technology though, so I know most of the terms.

The article begins by saying that this "mini notebook" has started to be introduced to the domestic (Korean) market.

It is part of Microsoft's UMPC "project" as is Samsung's Q10.

It will compete directly with HP's TC1000 and TC1100.

It is equipped with a Dual Core CPU, GeForce 7300, Dual Channel memory, HSPDA, a WiBro modem (which is WiMax everywere outside fo Korea).

Later it says that the optical filter on the LCD is the reflective type and the keyboard is very "braod"(which could also mean wide or spacious).

Interestingly it appears that the computer has two built in microphones. LG must also be planning to export this model, otherwise the USIM slot would be useless. Everything in Korea is CDMA.

[Joshua @ Oct 23rd 2006 5:13AM]

I was going to translate it... but it's a bit hard since there are images accompanying the descriptions. And not to mention it's quite lengthy... I'd have done it for engadget if I weren't so busy this week.

[a1210 @ Oct 23rd 2006 8:15AM]

The beginning bit of the review is bascially about LG and it's move into the subnotebook market of electronics.

Here's my translation of the article.:

Design:
It's nice and shiny, but it leaves fingerprints all over it so it's probably a good idea to get a skin/cover.
It's about 27.56mm thick at the front and at the back with the battery in it's 35.81mm. (I think that's just the normal battery, not the extended)
It has a thin wide screen 10.6" LCD screen and nice white palm rests.
The key pitch for a keyboard is very usable and it's nicely layed out.
The hinge that makes the screen swivel is sturdier compared to the LT20.

The pen is at the back and if you press it, it pops out a bit so that you can pull it our easily. But if you have big hands like the guy that wrote the article you might have some trouble getting that pen out.

There are 5 tablet buttons on the side of the screen. (enter, FN, esc, and 2 directional buttons)

It offers a lot of I/O things for such a small form factor. (CF slot, memory card reader, SPIDF, vga out, USIM) On the test model the CF card slot was labelled a PC card slot, but on the proper model it's going to be a CF card slot.

And that's the end of part 1.
Part 2 will review the other bits. (but I don't think there is a part 2, yet)

[Yubal @ Oct 23rd 2006 11:20AM]

jaja purdiness. that sounds so... purdy... lol

man it's widescreen and looks sooo good, beats my gateway convertible hands down... such a nice graphics card in such a tiny 10inch screen!

I want a price most definately but I wonder, that HSPDA is compatible with Cingular's HSPDA?

[Edward @ Oct 23rd 2006 12:23PM]

As nice as this is, it still doesn't meet my requirements for a new laptop as it lacks DVI and, more importantly for me, a video output. At this point, I'll settle for an Expresscard slot for an external graphics card with DVI and video out (assuming those come into the market and take off).

At least this is a better option than the Gateway CX210 but there's still the price to consider.

[Cristobal Negrete @ Oct 24th 2006 1:23PM]

No mention if it's Wacom or Finepoint screen technology?

[Ratteler @ Oct 24th 2006 2:36PM]

Doesn't meet as my need of a PCMCIA Slot for backing up Panasoniv P2 cards.Other wise it ROX!

[Shane McFarland @ Oct 28th 2006 10:17PM]

I saw both the C1 and the A1 in the wild yesterday. It was released last week and is available in Korea. The C1 (tablet) has 1GB of memory, all other specs previously mentioned but I cannot remember if it had a video out. It was available for 2,600,000 won or around 2700 USD. This is retail and at the shop I was at, I was offered 2,000,000 cash.

The A1 comes in two flavors: dedicated video via 7300 with DVD-RW or vanilla Intel GMA950 (i think) on-board video and combo drive. The lesser model is available for 1,900,000 won. The dedicated video option was available for 2,500,000 won but I was offered 2,350,000 won cash. This is not a mistake on my part; he might have mixed the two up but those were the offers I received. All are available in Korea right now. Hope that helps.

[BigD @ Nov 5th 2006 4:10AM]

I bought one of these, yesterday, for 2.3 million Won. In addition to some of the things mentioned above, mine has Bluetooth, A/B/G, 1GB of DDR2 and SRS WOW sound enhancement. It lacks DMB (although that was an option, I already have three devices to watch DMB TV on, so I declined), PCMCIA, Expresscard, and USIM. USIM may or may not be inside, but for the domestic model, they have those sealed rather tightly. Mine also came with an extremely thin external DVD-Multi writer that connects by USB 2.0. I grabbed the more expensive model, but the only real differences in the packages (as far as I know) are a jump from 60 to 80GB HDD, and possibly a different drive (dunno for sure). I actually didn't plan on buying it either. I was walking past on my way to get an HDD and the thing was just so damned sexy. I took out the money from the ATM, and bought it on an impulse. I am loving the tablet and have no regrets thus far.

[sonny @ Nov 6th 2006 11:15AM]

where did you buy in Korea/Seoul?

[BigD @ Nov 7th 2006 5:09AM]

I bought it in the Yongsan electronics market, and they thoughtfully threw in a nice carrying case, weakass optical mouse, and an even weaker mousepad.

[KoolmoKool @ Mar 16th 2007 6:00PM]

BigD -- Any chance you could pick me up an Xnote from Korea and send it to the US? I would be willing to make it worth your while. Tks.

[Kenrick @ Nov 26th 2006 6:18AM]

Does this have a touch screen only or also an active digitizer? It sounds like touch screen only, but then there is the thing about "auto sensing" the stylus vs. a finger.

[JinKim @ Dec 13th 2007 3:16PM]

can anyone tell me where can i buy this LG XNote C1 at...damn this must cost alot..