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Brandon Hill (Blog) - June 8, 2007 9:06 AM

8 comment(s) - last by rmaharaj.. on Jun 11 at 5:57 AM

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Amtek U560 with docking station

Amtek announces Intel-based UMPC with 4.8" display

Intel launched its Ultra Mobile PC 2007 platform in April and a number of UMPCs using the platform have since been announced. We've seen offerings from Samsung, Fujitsu and Asus. Amtek is adding its name to the list with the new U560.

The U560 makes use of an 800MHz Intel A110 processor and comes equipped with 512MB of RAM and a 40GB 1.8" 4200RPM HDD. The display used is a 4.8" 1024x600 which slides up to reveal a backlit split-qwerty keyboard.

One of the main complaints of Sony's VAIO UX series has been its small 4.5" 1024x600 display which causes many users to squint in order to read text. The U560's 4.8" screen isn't likely to be much better in this regard. Samsung's Q1 Ultra lineup also offers a 1024x600 resolution, but is available with a larger 7" display.

Other features of the U560 include a 1.3MP webcam, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 802.11a/b/g, Synaptics-based pointer, CompactFlash slot, two USB 2.0 ports and an integrated stand. A docking station with a built-in slot-loading optical drive is also available.

The Amtek U560 is expected to launch in the second half of this year with an expected price tag of around $1,200 USD.

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Why slide screens?

By therealnickdanger on 6/8/2007 9:43:59 AM , Rating: 2

Is there a problem with making small flip screens like miniture laptops? I would never buy one of these little PCs if the screen was always exposed. It would get so scratched! I suppose aftermarket covers would help, but they are always so bulky and tacky. I'm too picky, I think.

RE: Why slide screens?

By SilthDraeth on 6/8/2007 10:00:01 AM , Rating: 2

Invisishield screen protectors.
http://www.shieldzone.com/

You can make your own if you can find the right type of film, and do it cheaper, but otherwise buying their product, it really does work. It takes a ton of force to rip, scratch, or puncture the film thats over the screen.

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RE: Why slide screens?

By Moishe on 6/8/2007 10:15:37 AM , Rating: 2

When I got my first device with a screen I bought a screen protector pack for a pocket PC. They're just thin transparent films that you put on the screen. It came with 10 I think and I've put them on everything with a screen. It's been years and I still have half of them! well worth the $10

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I'm still waiting for the gauntlet version

By Lightning III on 6/8/2007 10:15:42 AM , Rating: 2

something to strap around your wrist and forearm and a built in phone

RE: I'm still waiting for the gauntlet version

By GaryJohnson on 6/8/2007 1:56:06 PM , Rating: 2

And it should have a dart launcher and cutting laser!

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RE: I'm still waiting for the gauntlet version

By Tamale on 6/8/2007 11:01:44 PM , Rating: 2

haha.. i love it

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Looks Awesome

By nayy on 6/8/2007 9:38:28 AM , Rating: 2

I still question the concept of UMPC out side of some specific niches, but that is one hot looking device.

Memory

By rmaharaj on 6/11/2007 5:57:56 AM , Rating: 2

512MB of RAM? I hope they don't plan on running Vista with that.

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