I've always liked HP. This is the first UMPC I've seriously considered since OQO's model 02. Still haven't made the decision, but I'm probably gonna go with OQO. I love the HDMI, touch scrolling, dock, and slide out keyboard!
OQO Model 02: Same here, but on the software side, not hardware. I've had various drivers issues on Win XP Pro SP2, something that should have been ironed out before the unit was on the market. They also have sub-par Linux support (ie: None officially. Ubuntu runs but it takes up to 5 minutes upon resume just to detect the mouse and keyboard). In short it is an expensive toy and nothing more, since you cannot *trust* it.
To get back on topic, when I first heard the rumor about an HP UMPC, I was really expecting HP to go after OQO in the "biggish-PDA-sized" category, instead of this odd "too big for your pocket, too small for your bag" form factor that already has many contenders. Ho, well, in 2009 maybe...
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computer.dude.28 @ Feb 20th 2008 10:24AM
I've always liked HP. This is the first UMPC I've seriously considered since OQO's model 02. Still haven't made the decision, but I'm probably gonna go with OQO. I love the HDMI, touch scrolling, dock, and slide out keyboard!
Chebwa @ Feb 20th 2008 10:38AM
I have had three. The first two were DOA and the third one's HDD failed shortly after I got it. It is now in for repairs.
So, if you are getting an 02, be prepared to wait a long, long time for one that works. But, in its defense, when it DOES work... wow.
Smiley @ Feb 20th 2008 11:45AM
OQO Model 02: Same here, but on the software side, not hardware. I've had various drivers issues on Win XP Pro SP2, something that should have been ironed out before the unit was on the market. They also have sub-par Linux support (ie: None officially. Ubuntu runs but it takes up to 5 minutes upon resume just to detect the mouse and keyboard). In short it is an expensive toy and nothing more, since you cannot *trust* it.
To get back on topic, when I first heard the rumor about an HP UMPC, I was really expecting HP to go after OQO in the "biggish-PDA-sized" category, instead of this odd "too big for your pocket, too small for your bag" form factor that already has many contenders.
Ho, well, in 2009 maybe...