CNET really doesn’t GET the whole UMPC thing. I view it as a sacrifice in keyboard input ease in exchange for one-handed standup usage, the touch screen and wireless connectivity. The fact that they like the FlipStart, which can’t be one-handed, better than the Sony and the Asus proves this.

To all UMPC reviewers – Give up the b*tches about no keyboard or tiny keyboard. UMPCs are best as browsers, email readers, presentations, media playing, etc. All of which do not require keyboard input at all. When you need a real keyboard, may I suggest the fabulous Stowaway Sierra [bluetooth connectivity to your UMPC and smaller than a deck of cards!]

Nobody I know knows what a umpc is. If folk don’t know what it is, how are they ever going to get it? I think we sometimes forget just what a tech ghetto we live in.

Does that mean that CNET has finally decided to divorce from the real world ? What kind of coffee their editorial staff is on ? I’d like to know because it looks like its reality altering.

There are so many scenarios and real world situations in which UMPCS are being used today from artists, musicians to real executives, researchers and doctors that I fail to understand CNET’s refutal and clear trial of the UMPCs.

But then again, as long as Dan Ackerman is going to be doing the reviewing, we will continue to get these poor and amateurish views. There I said it!