I sure hope this isn’t a typo, but in the June 2007 print issue of PC World, Eric Dahl indicates that the Q1 Ultra will start at $799. Here’s the full print quote:
"Samsung’s nicely designed Q1 Ultra starts at $799 and packs a split-style thumb keyboard and a 7-inch 1024 x 600 pixel display."
Clearly, Eric is talking about the right model based on the thumb-board and higher screen res from the Q1 series, but $799? Either the pricing figure is wrong or there may be something else up Samsung’s sleeve for the Q1 Ultra. Last we heard, the device would be available this month for roughly 1200 Euros, although we have yet to see a confirmed price outside of Europe. I hope the quote is 100% accurate, but I’m not holding my breath. Imagine if it was however? That kind of pricing for the specs could really kickstart the second coming of the UMPC!
Update: just after I published this post, I saw in my RSS feeds that Steve has a press release from Samsung confirming this price! Read the whole PR here because there’s some exciting news like up to 4.5 hours of battery life expected as well as an optional docking station! w00t!
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