OQO model 2 review

Typical price: £1,100

What is it: Ultra-mobile PC with sliding 5-inch screen

What we think: One of the better ultra-mobile PCs available today

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Reviewed by: Rory Reid

Reviewed on: 26 June 2007

Tags: OQO, OQO model 2, USB ports, VGA, camera

We like:

Screen; keyboard; easy to use

We don't like:

A tad slow

You might also need:

Spare battery; carry case

CNET UK judgement:

It may not have as many features as its Sony rival, but the OQO model 2 has one crucial thing the Japanese giant's model doesn't -- a useable keyboard. If the ultra-mobile PC concept appeals, this is worth consideration

Full review:

Ultra-mobile PCs get a bad rap -- but for good reason. The Samsung Q1, Asus R2H, and Sony Vaio UX1XN are all clever in their own right, but each has design quirks that drastically reduce their worth. The OQO model 2 aims to capitalise on the apparent demand for small, go-anywhere PCs, without falling foul of the usability limitations that plague its rivals. Let's see how it fares. It's available for around £1,100 from several online retailers, including eXpansys. Continue Reading...

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