Comments on: New Asus convertible UMPC emerges, the T83?

By: MiniMage

MiniMage — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:34:28 +0000

I'm just going to say "no" to Via.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:56:18 +0000

By offering a machine size that could easily incorporate a 9 inch screen, it is a scam to try and call this machine a UMPC. The UMPC specifications should include physical limitations to avoid such situations.

That said, it looks like this will be nice for those who want an R2H, but want a proper keyboard. Personally, I think people would be happier with the larger screen on the P1610, unless the price of the Asus is considerably lower.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:58:10 +0000

my guess is the software - touchpack or 'origami experience', which I believe Microsoft is calling it nowadays. Also, screen is UMPC size (6-7')

Pat

By: Don't Panic!

Don't Panic! — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:19:23 +0000

I would say the passive digitizer, screen size and inclusion of a keyboard not a thumbboard makes this a convertible UMPC. But that's just me.

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:35:56 +0000

So why is this a convertible 'UMPC' versus a convertible touch screen 'tablet?'

By: JR

JR — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:32:56 +0000

Oh dear, I can feel my fingers tingling for my credit card lol.

I really do hope that the screen res has been upgraded. I consider the 1024 x 600 res on these things a bare minimum as the previous 800 x 480 wasn't enough to cope with all windows applications.

Now if only it would pioneer the market and have a fuel cell option instead of a lame 4-5 hour extended battery (rough speculation on how long the UMPC's are lasting atm on batteries. I don't know the real specs on that battery life :))