check out this ASTONE UMPC,

i think its one of the best!
IN SIZE
IN STYLE
IN SPEED
IN PRICE

…HTC also has all the bands including HSDPA, and instant on…

HTC Advantage X7500 phone/pda with WIFI/bluetooth/. You will be able to read the pdfs, the mails, surf the web, GPS. It has two built-in cams, one a 3mp – sufficient to take reasonable photos of your real estate. It has a large 5 inch screen, yet is very light, thin, low on battery, has an 8GB microdrive and fits in a pocket. If you need added hdd capacity just add the new Seagate D.A.V.E. (10-20gb). If you could handle a smaller screen a Nokia N95 with its 5mp cam, could be an alternative.

Being a Sony UX userfor quite a while, I can see a lot of benefits using it for you job. It has two cameras, which let you take the pictures you need and do videoconferencing. It also has an ultra-bright sony display, which is important if you’re using it outside, believe me. It also has optional phone abilities (not sure what the software is like, I use the CF model) and it has a thumboard to make e-mails easier. It also has a double-life battery available, which has been of great use to me.

Definately Q1 Ultra!

I’m thinking of waiting for the Q1 Ultra, which might fit Lawrence’s list (assuming it could be end as a phone).

Have you tried this tool for UMPC product details and comparison. http://www.umpcportal.com/products/

“On the go all the time” means battery life has to be a factor – the Q1B would be good for that – and I agree with Steve/Anton P Nym re screen size – reading pdf’s and word files would be better on a bigger screen (bigger fonts). Having said that, the Q1B only has a mono speaker (boo!), so maybe the Q1P with the extended battery? R2H looks good and has heaps of features, but only so-so battery life.

Any comments on the R2H, it’s suppose to be better for inking due to the screen (better palm rejection). I know it won’t run Vista without alot a work but Warren seems to be doing a good job at GottaBeMobile figuring it out. I read that the R2H arrived at Mobile Tech Manor how about a review.

“Music and movies” says Q1 to me, but I’m biased. *grin* Still, for everything except the phone part a Q1P would do fine if Lawrence is okay with a slate form. (Or an ersatz convertable with a USB or Bluetooth keyboard.)

I have only two reservations about the OQO 02; screen size (I find it a bit teeny for comfort, especially for video) and the active digitiser (no finger control could eat a bit into the “ease of use” requirement). If those aren’t a problem, since money isn’t really an issue it’d be a good candidate too.

I know of at least one authour cheerfully using a PepperPad 3 for light document work and media, so if Lawrence doesn’t mind Linux that could be an option.

As far as the others go, I have no opinion as I just don’t know enough about them. I’m especially at sea as far as getting cell phone capability for any of these… just haven’t been looking.

— Steve

Personally, I find the Sony UX too small, but it could work for Lawrence. It’s available with Cingular WAN service. I don’t know if phone service can be added to that (would be nice since it can be used as a phone without a headset), but VoIP would work (via wifi, not in violation of Cingular’s rules, of course). Core Solo processor is plenty fast. Good line of accessories, including a Bluetooth GPS unit, which would come in handy for a real estate developer. I think he’d also find the camera and video conferencing system useful.

OQO 02 all the way!!! No phone though, but has keyboard.

Speaking of the Flybook, anyone get a hold of the V5? That one looks awesome.

Fujitsu T4215
+ Indoor/Outdoor screen
+ modular dvd drive that can be swapped out for another battery
+ great battery life

No second guess. R400 Toshiba!!