Samsung launches two new Q1 ultra UMPCs

29 July 2008 9:53 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Samsung has launched two "new" ultra mobile personal computers as part of the Q1 range in the States.

The Q1U-CMXP is a Q1 ultra mobile model with an integrated HSDPA 3G cellular modem and the Q1UP-V, a Q1 Ultra Premium featuring Vista Business.

The Q1U-CMXP also offers integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 10/100 BaseTX, as well as the 3G modem that's hooked up to AT&T in America.

The Q1UP-V with Microsoft Vista Business is designed for the commercial market, and is described as a "high performance PC in a small form combined with enhanced features, extended battery life, and superior text entry thanks to the V1.5 split-QWERTY key caps".

The V gets a 1.33GHz Intel Core Solo U1500 Pentium ultra low voltage CPU and 2GB of system memory, as well as integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and 10/100 BaseTX.

Powering this model is a 6-cell, 57.7 watt Lithium-Ion polymer battery that provides up to 7 hours of battery life for extended, continuous usage.

Available nationwide at a suggested list price of $1499 for the Q1U-CMXP and $1449 for the Q1UP-V.