James – check out the Firefox add-on GeckoTIP which provides TIP support for Firefox – a real life saver that one!

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3641

Wait, so you’re getting speeds at 340k but it isn’t EV-DO? Well…. it isn’t 1X either.. seems like it is EV-DO just not REV A

The web context only works in Internet Explorer, not Firefox.

Clement, I’ll only keep the OS on there for a few more days at most. Experiences to follow.

Jan, I’ve used a slate UMPC as a primary mobile device for two years. You don’t need a keyboard if you use an operating system that supports inking. XP Tablet Edition and some Vista editions offer those functions. The Tablet Input Panel is even smart enough to recognize the context of the address bar. I never have to type “http://”, “www.”, or “.com” because there are buttons for those.

“I don’t need a keyboard due to ink capabilities (with Windows more-so) but I do need my connectivity.”

Kevin, how do you manage to use a web browser without a keyboard? How do you enter urls? Can you use search engines? Fill in the forms? Use internet banking? I’d love to have a slate form umpc but I’m afraid I couldn’t do even the most basic stuff without a keyboard. The built-in thumb keyboard must be very impractical (=slow). Correct me if I’m wrong, please. Could you imagine using Q1UP as your main device?

@bluespapa: Over here at Berkeley, one can see a few tablets once in a while, though they’re still a drop in the pond compared to notebooks and desktops; no UMPCs here either, though I suppose my P1620 is encroaching on that territory. Most students don’t really see the need in having a computer they can carry everywhere… besides, it’s a struggle to take notes in Word on a 800×480 screen….

Would be interested to hear more about your OSX86 experience as it would be perfect to have a small apple tablet…

How long do you plan to keep it on the Samsung?

It looks like the old IBM jr. chicklets keyboard. Can it possibly be useful for touch typing?

I’m in a college town, and I’ve seen maybe two tablets besides mine and Sharon sbtablet (and her husband’s–they saw mine first!), but never even once a UMPC. Makes me wonder what kids are coming to today (although when I make an assignment, I always have a few whip out their phones either to record the due date, which is what they tell me, or to text a friend).

Oops, I missed Lorie’s question. Normally, I use the my ThinkOutside Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard, but I was in a rush this morning so I grabbed my Apple keyboard. Actually, it’s a better match for the OS. ;) The Samsung Q1UP’s “best friend” has to be the USB 727 EV-DO card. I don’t need a keyboard due to ink capabilities (with Windows more-so) but I do need my connectivity.

Nomo: it *was* a good barley sandwich, although I had a roast beef on rye to wash it down. ;)

PJ: looking forward to what you think of your Q1UP. It’s among the most powerful UMPCs on the market; not without its flaws, but I’m very happy with mine.

Nate: testing Verizon’s service *is* work. Just ask the guy in the “can you hear me now commercials.” ;)

John, I wish I could say that I had a golf course on my property, but alas, I can’t. To clarify: we bought a lot in a 5,200 acre resort community. The community has an 18 hole course on the premises.

Raymond: not sure where you are, but I was just outside of Hazleton today. Even on the PA Turnpike I found spots with zero bars for AT&T phone coverage so there’s still some dead zones. They have plenty of time to fix ‘em for me… unless we actually DO hit the lottery. :)

Hello,

Is the Apple small bluetooth keyboard the best samsung friend on the road ?

I live just south of the Poconos in the Lehigh Valley area. I get a strong 3G signal every where I go around here. So hopefully that means it with stretch north in the near future for you.

Just got my Q1UP!! I’m so excited but I won’t be able to play with it for another couple of hours until I get home from work. Interesting thing is, I picked free standard shipping method, which would’ve taken 7-9 days according to the website, but it got here in 1 day! I’m so glad I didn’t pay $49 extra for the next-day delivery, which I was really tempted to do.

You’ll have to explain this to me Kevin. You have some property but there’s a golf course on it? How does that work?

Do you guys ever work?

Golf trips. Hanging out at Starbucks. I’m starting to notice a trend here.