http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/ Engadget Comments for Intel's UrbanMax concept device demonstrated on video http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
gives me happy moments in my day :)]]>Aug 20th 2008 7:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Cell Phone -> Smartphone/PDA -> MID/UMPC -> Netbook -> *UrbanMax* -> Laptop -> All-in-One -> Desktop -> Workstation -> Super Comp.]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/ super comp cluster -> human brain at the end.]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/ Chuck Norris]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 12:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
And the fact that it's an x7510 on steroids just means... Oh. It means I can't afford it, either. Guess I'm not all over it, then.]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
Actually, I was thinking more of Linux or BSD, though. Plan 9 would be best, of course.]]>Aug 20th 2008 9:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
/sarcasm]]>Aug 20th 2008 10:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
No sh--, really? oh I GOTTA have it!]]>Aug 21st 2008 1:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 1:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
Touch is awesome for a phone but not a computer in my opinion. Mouse looks horrible, concept is lame.

Sorry. No bandwagon for me. ]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
Touch input's strength is that it is intuitive, because it is a direct pointing method as opposed to using a mouse, which is an indirect pointing method. It is suited for low information density use, eg selecting from an iconized menu, or on a small screen where the traditional mouse/stick isn't available. It is best thought of as a supplemental input method.

As with any new thing, there is a lot of hype involved. Some may recall the hoopla that accompanied pen computing, and the numerous players (incl Microsoft) involved trying to make it viable. It never was.]]>Aug 20th 2008 10:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 8:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/In all seriousness, this thing is awesome and I want one!]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
How about "PAiK" (Potential Apple iTablet-Killer) PC.

I kid, hehe...
...runs for the hills!!]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/05/0524_metrolaptop/index_01.htm

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The likeness is almost uncanny. The MBA on the other hand, while i realize its ungodly thin on its knife like end, seem to be designed with the goal convincing people it is "air" thin more then anything else.

The rule of thumb, for me anyway has always been its the thickest part of the laptop that matters, not the thinest.

That said, this unit is amazing, its a convertible tablet PC, that is small, _aware when it is in tablet mode_ by switching into that handy little UI, and does not have one of those good awful hinges

Yes, Yes, and Yes. If the price point is right then I am all for right. ]]>Aug 21st 2008 4:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
Since you're working on a tablet - have a closer look at this concept and fill it up with some Mac OS X juice - and put up a reasonable price on it (I know, that's the hardest issue for you Steve) - and you'll seell A LOT of Tablet Macs.]]>Aug 20th 2008 8:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 21st 2008 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
Wikipedia: The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels. This creates a frame resolution of 1920×1080, or 2,073,600 pixels in total]]>Aug 20th 2008 9:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 11:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 10:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
I kinda like it, but its really just an inconvenient laptop right now. I mean, the keyboard is going to be awkward, and I cant really see myself using the media functions, unless it has an amazing boot time.

I do like the touch screen, since that would be nice for ebook reading.]]>Aug 20th 2008 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/Aug 20th 2008 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/intels-urbanmax-concept-device-demonstrated-on-video/
"Take a Windows Vista PC everywhere"

Personally, I wouldn't take a Windows Vista PC "anywhere".

Thanks for the laugh!!! :)]]>Aug 20th 2008 10:31PM