Samsung unveils five Q1 Ultra UMPCs

Even though yesterday’s news was that the Samsung Q1 Ultra would launch this week, I didn’t expect it to happen today.

But it did! After months of releasing bits and pieces of information about what was initially known as the Q2 and exactly one year after the original Q1 went on sale (how precious), Samsung has finally made its second-generation UMPC official.

With a newly confirmed starting price of just $799 (Update: Samsung added $100 to entry-level prices due to a CPU change), the Q1 Ultra will be available in no less than five configurations beginning in late May and continuing through the summer.

UPDATE 08.28.07: Samsung announces additional XP-based models.

All five models share the following specifications:

• Display: LED-backlit 7" WSVGA touchscreen (1024 x 600)
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 400MHz
• Chipset and graphics: Intel GMA950, 128MB shared memory
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g wi-fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• I/O ports: 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio jack, RJ-45 jack
• Audio: 1.5W stereo speakers, dual-array microphone, HD audio
• Battery life: 4.5 hours (li-ion prismatic)
• Dimensions: 8.96" x 4.88" x 0.93"
• Weight: 1.5 lbs.

There will also be a nice selection of accessories (see photos here), including what looks to be a rather excellent docking station, GPS module, 6-cell extended battery, and various cases. Pricing and availability are unknown.

Lots to choose from. I have my eye on the entry-level model and the docking station. Am I the only one who thought the 600MHz A100 was reserved for MIDs and the 800MHz A110 was for UMPCs? I had no idea the A100 could run Vista. (Update: All models now run on Intel’s 800MHz A11o processor. The 600MHz A100 chip initially marked for inclusion in the Q1U-EL was quietly removed and replaced.)

Interactive Demo
Q1 Ultra Press Center

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