Typical price: £799
What is it: A tiny tablet PC in a new form factor known as the ultra-mobile PC
What we think: Great as a portable PC but its unusual form factor limits its usability
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 May 2006
Tags: samsung, ultra, desk, pixels
We like:
7-inch screen; diversity of possible functionality
We don't like:
Poor battery life; can be tricky to use without external USB input devices
You might also need:
USB keyboard and mouse; optical drive
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung Q1 is clever in principle, but it is too large to be truly portable and too small with too short a battery life to be of serious practical use. Early adopters with lots of disposable income will flock to it, but in its current incarnation we suggest you opt for specialised devices such as a laptop or smart phone
Samsung Q1 History
20 Jul 2007 in Reviews
Ultra-mobile PCs are a type of small form-factor PC that fits in the palm -- but don't let their size fool you, they run proper versions of the Windows or Linux operating systems and most software. Here's four of the best
19 May 2006 in Digital Living
The Samsung Q1 is one of the world's first implementations of Microsoft's Origami project, and one of a new breed of computer known as the ultra-mobile PC. Does it float your boat, or is this an experiment that's likely to fail?
Latest user reviews
January 19, 2008
Posted by: linusmellumnav
"Cooler than a polar bear in a refrigerator"
January 20, 2007
Posted by: Andrew Hyde
"Best gadget of 2006!"
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