Again another great post from real world usage as opposed to others just giving us their “opinions” about something that they have not lived with and/or used.

FYI – Here is another good and honest assesment of the Q1: http://blogs.zdnet.com/mobile-gadgeteer/index.php?p=23

Another thing I LOVE about this article is again the HONEST assesment between UMPC and Pocket PC’s and the battery life. He speaks to the battery life regarding mobile devices in general and not JUST attacking the battery life in one device category, i.e., UMPC. Everything has weaknesses but like Mesapilot stated above, anyone that with the technical savvy and disposable income can make it work. And you are showing us that plus with true desire to make it work, will make it work. Thank you for writing about the platform in a honest fashion and for using it in what I believe is the true intent. As a companion device! Your input truly help us who are looking into making a UMPC purchase!

Thanks for the post. I am seriously looking at buying a Q1 and it is great to see it used effectively, contrary to most reviews. So many people complain about a lack of EVDO, GPS, a keyboard, optical drive, etc. Like yourself, I have a XV6700 with unlimited data that I can tether. I can purchase a bluetooth GPS device and connect it, and I can purchase the same keyboard you have. As for the optical drive, I can work around this with an ISO recorder and virtual drive. I believe that anyone that is tech savy with some disposable income can get this device to function they way they want it to. Keep up the great posts! I am scouring the internet for info on the Q1 and you have been the best source.