Comments on: Breaking news: ASUSTek unveils the R2H UMPC

By: Loren Heiny

Loren Heiny — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:29:46 +0000

What am I thinking this morning…830g _is_ 1.8lbs, which would be the correct weight of the R2H. My full-size Tablet is more like 1.8kg. Forgive me, I was up all night coding.

By: Loren Heiny

Loren Heiny — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:05:03 +0000

Doh! I mean 1.8kg, not 830g. LOL.

By: jk

jk — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:25:14 +0000

If that WXGA spec is accurate then this UMPC is the one to beat, if the hardware can handle the additional resolution.

By: Carsten Roedel

Carsten Roedel — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:55:16 +0000

Yes, I was missing the pricing and approx. release date also. If that information is not ready to be shared with us then why bother with the press release? Is this a fishing trip to check how many people will read this memo to decide if there is enough interest? I’m afraid we will be disappointed with the device as well as with this memo. What do you expect from a company that does a press release with 3 spelling errors in it. Not even to mention the the 830Kg. Don’t they even bother to proof-read a global press release?

By: Loren Heiny

Loren Heiny — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:13:07 +0000

James, the more I look at the R2H’s specs currently on the ASUS website, the more I wonder if there’s more to the memory story. Why do I think this? The “specs” leave out mention of the built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam, don’t mention wireless support (although other parts of the webpage do), leaves out the network connector and the video connector, as well as incorrectly sets the weight at a hefty 830 kilograms, rather than 830 grams (1.8lbs). Makes me wonder about the accuracy of the memory spec too–particularly because earlier reports (at CeBit, for instance–yes, admittedly old) suggested that the R2H would be upgradable to 1GB. Maybe there will be versions of the R2H with different features?

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 10:07:23 +0000

Fernanado, the Samsung Q1 has a VGA-out port on the right side of the device. There’s a protective, removable cover on it, much like the cover on the LAN port. I’ve used it to output the Q1 to another monitor at a much higher res and it works fine. Also nice to have a second shared monitor for the small screen to expand your desktop.

By: Fernando

Fernando — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:05:54 +0000

I am wondering if this device comes with VGA-out capabilities. The Tabletkiosk eo does not (only via the cradle) which to me is a big deal-breaker, as I see one of my key requirements is making presentations (and use for teaching).

As a general question: what UMPC does have VGA-out capabilities (even if its through a dongle ala Sony UX and OQO)?

By: Asus

Asus — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 23:29:58 +0000

it looks like they sacrificed critical elements (CPU, RAM) for fancy extra’s, that is if they are striving for a similar price point.

if tha WXGA screen turns out to be true then that could push it up over the top. upgrading to 768MB is very cheap & Celeron is fine (just less cache/no speedstep in comparison to it’s big brother).

By: Nickmar

Nickmar — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:54:07 +0000

Anyone else notice that the LCD is WXGA (1280 x 768)? Either this is a typo or I may seriously consider picking one up.

By: jk

jk — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:09:07 +0000

That’s with the optional 4,267-cell battery with the 4 year life. :)