http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/ Engadget Comments for Kohjisha's SA1F00: better and cheaper than a UMPC http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
Very nice size and weight.]]>Nov 6th 2006 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
500MHz AMD Geode is gonna make this thing feel like running on... well 500MHz Geode! It can't possibly compete with 900MHz Celeron M or 1GHz Pentium M UMPCs.

There is a reason why this thing is so cheap.

Also, if you are impressed with the from factor, you can order a Fujitsu P1510 (same convertible chassis, 2.2lbs, 1.2GHz P-M) which is on clearence at Newegg for $1300, which is WAY more impressive in specs and useful than this thing. ]]>Nov 6th 2006 8:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Should come out in a few days.]]>Nov 6th 2006 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
If you don't care about PCMCIA, built in Edge SIM card slot, and stuff like that, the P1510D on clearence is a much better buy.]]>Nov 6th 2006 9:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
JUNK.]]>Nov 6th 2006 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
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[1] http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frameset.cgi?finditem+laptop+Fujitsu+FPCM21033+froogle+11%2F5%2F2006-21%3A15+4]]>Nov 6th 2006 9:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/I just need to find a place to import it from, and I'd buy it like that.]]>Nov 6th 2006 9:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
I'll look forward to your impression on GAF. Thanks for that link!]]>Nov 6th 2006 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 7th 2006 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
Ref the LX800. Its not bad. I've got two devices running on this processor. Perfect for thin-client Web2.0 apps and 2mbps Videos.

Regards
Steve.]]>Nov 6th 2006 10:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
http://www.carrypad.com/content/view/35/9/

Thomas]]>Nov 6th 2006 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
Tablet PC is a $50 premium over XP Pro which is the default. Fujitsu is offering a free upgrade to Vista Business from both OS's however, so, if you can wait, you can save $50 and use the tablet features in Vista instead.]]>Nov 6th 2006 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
I ran Windows XP Professional on my old ThinkPad for years - it had a 366mhz Celeron. It was perfectly fine.

What do you think, you're going to be playing World of Warcraft on this thing? Most people have no need for anything faster than 500mhz on a device like this. You're gonna use this for web browsing, emailing, word processing. If you need to do something CPU-intensive, then you're looking to buy a different sort of computer.

The whole problem with the UMPC is that it's trying to do too much. If people want laptop power and specs, they're going to buy a laptop. That's not what the UMPC is supposed to be and that's not what this is either. Nobody's going to pay $1,300 for a bulky PDA without a keyboard that won't fit in your pocket. But I would pay $700 for a miniature notebook computer that has more functionality than a PDA and includes a keyboard. Yes I would.

This is what the UMPC should have been.
]]>Nov 6th 2006 12:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Dec 12th 2006 6:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/gloss reflective screen = unsane, annoying
price = sane

Ideal for frequent travellers that need some decent juice.

Still, at the price, I'd still prefer a laptop with more expandability and optical drive, despite more bulk. Then again if travelling a lot...]]>Nov 6th 2006 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
I disagree, the SA1F00 is cheaper comparing native country prices. The 512MB Vega in South Korea is 724,000 WON ($768). While the SA1F00 in Japan is ¥89,000 (about $754). So you get the same proc and same 512MB memory but 10GB more disk, bigger 7-inch vs. 4.3-inch display, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, 2x the battery, keyboard, slimmer package, and more... for less with the SA1F00.

Thomas]]>Nov 6th 2006 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/*shudder*]]>Nov 6th 2006 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 6th 2006 8:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 7th 2006 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
$999]]>Nov 7th 2006 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
http://www.dynamism.com/vega/pricing.shtml

seems it has dropped to $879]]>Nov 7th 2006 8:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 7th 2006 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
Anyway, my take is that this would be a great lil' take anywhere device for light computing use if it's < $1K USD...Otherwise, I agree that it would make more sense to consider other options...

I much prefer the 'clamshell convertible TabletPC' type design over the 'slate' type UMPC or 'slate with thumboard' type designs...]]>Nov 7th 2006 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Nov 9th 2006 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/
Still, I have my doubts that the Geode processor at 500 MHz is going to be more impressive than a Pentium M running at 600 MHz.

Timw will tell.]]>Nov 9th 2006 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/Dec 11th 2006 3:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/06/kohjishas-sa1f00-better-and-cheaper-than-a-umpc/I agree that we don't need it for heavy processing.
I'm searching one gadget for my spare-time chess and browsing for 6 months now and SA100 is the thing that mostly attracted my attention.
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