UMPC / MID device for school

specific UMPC device

I would choose the Smasung Q1 because
- it is convenient as it is 7 inches 
- touch screen 
- it looks attractive 
- has stylus to navigate on on screen. 
- has 512 megs of DDR2 RAM despite its small size
- has wi-fi
- has Bluetooth 

- consists of 900MHz Celeron processor.  

My choice

I would select a notebook as it would be larger in size, yet it is portable, it supports flash, it would allow me to use any web browser of my choice e.g. chrome, firefox etc. Also it supports my need which are web browsing this is done extremely easily through the moderately simple through the interface, supports flash. It is also easier for me to use in order to get things that require a lot of typing like assignments etc. through the large keyboard.

iPad vs. Netbook

- ipad is lighter making it more convenient
- ipad does not support flash whereas the netbook does
- the ipad has more user friendly interface e.g pinch in zoom
- net book is more functional as to getting work done, has a better keyboard

MID and UMPC

What are MID and UMPC devices? How do they differ. List atleast three examples of both types of devices & include images.
UMPC:
- Business-class device for enterprise users
- Runs a "heavy" OS like Vista
- Optimized for office-use applications like Excel, Word, etc.


MID:
- Consumer-class lifestyle device
- Runs a 'lightweight" OS with quick startup like Linux
- Optimized for things like media playback and web surfing
- In 2009 (or so) Moorestown-based devices will be classed as MIDs only


Examples of UMPC devices:

1. Samsung Q1 
2. ASUS R2H 
3. Tablet Kiosk Eo 
4. Amtek 700 
5. Founder Mininote 
6. Paceblade Easybook/Smart Caddie 
7. Avertec AHI 
8. Fujitsu P1510D 
9. DualCor cCP
10. ECS EZ30D

Examples of Mid Devices:
- Nokia N810
- Lenovo idead pad U8 
- Samsung Galaxy tab


(images in other posts)

Notebook vs. Netbook

Notebooks and Netbooks use the same basic form factor -- the main differentiator is size. That form factor is a computer with two main parts: a screen and a ­keyboard attached by hinges. In general, netbook computers are smaller and lighter than notebook computers, which in turn are smaller and lighter than laptops. But there are no specific size or weight classes for computers.


Netbooks are devices designed purposely for the Internet, to communicate, learn, and view information. They have in common a compact form factor of seven to ten inches, are light-weight, feature comparatively longer battery life than notebooks, and are less dependent on a battery charger during the day. They are easily portable and can be easily moved from one place to another place. They may contain more than one wireless method to connect to the Internet
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