Samsung Q2 UMPC revealed!

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Todd Kelman @ Mar 12th 2007 9:51PM

Jonathan,

You're not alone in your desire for a lack of keyboard. Currently, the smallest form factor that has a truly usable keyboard is the Fujistu P1610 - the rest of the devices (UMPCs included) that have "alternate" keyboard implementations (split, buttons, membrane, etc.) simply don't provide enough bang for the real-estate buck that the keyboard requires. One of the biggest issues is that the operating systems and applications currently available just aren't efficient or effective enough in handwriting input to make people forget about the perceived need for a keyboard. Great strides in this area, combined with *very* low cost and effective docking solutions will be necessary to properly address the current niche.

-todd

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