(English) about the release of Q1 Ultra in the sale. And immediately after the presentation, the correspondent of PC World got the opportunity to get acquainted with the serial copy, and here is his opinion.
Q1 Ultra is a compact computer weighing 700 grams, allowing you to run a full Windows version Vista with a video conferencing camera and the ability to use common applications. I was invited to the Q1 presentation and got the opportunity to try it out. I can say that the Q1 Ultra is still quite an expensive device, but Samsung has added enough new features to the second generation UMPC to describe its strengths and weaknesses in more detail.
The Q1 Ultra is perfect for MS PowerPoint presentations, networking and entertainment. In stores, the device costs from 800 USD to 1500 USD for a model with a VGA camera, high-speed network access from Cingular, 80 GB hard drive and Windows Vista home.
Q1 Ultra uses Windows Vista.
Second try charm
The first UMPC from Samsung - Q1, was introduced a year ago, and during this period has been repeatedly criticized for excessive size, inadequate battery life, battery and the missing keyboard.
Samsung recognized the correctness of most of the comments and reduced the weight by 120 grams, the screen resolution was also improved, the time battery life and added a built-in QWERTY keyboard.
The new model also contains Intel's state-of-the-art ultra-mobile "McCaslin" processor with super-low power consumption. Also used is an updated version of the interface from Microsoft "Origami", which allows you to implement most of the operations in Windows Vista and XP using only the touch screen.
What you liked and didn't like
Of course, the appearance of a QWERTY keyboard is a significant improvement. But the separate keyboard is not designed for people with thick fingers. The keys are grouped rather tightly, and as a result, it is often impossible to press the desired button without hitting the next one. Even if your fingers are thin, you will most likely find the keyboard not comfortable enough for anything more than typing a short message or a website address.
The wireless part has been improved. In addition to built-in WiFi adapters and Bluetooth + EDR, the top models include a 3.5G cellular broadband adapter from Cingular now and Sprint in the next couple of months. Verizon (or SkyLink) customers can purchase an EVDO-USB adapter for the Q1 Ultra.
Together with high-speed network access, the Q1 Ultra can be used for video conferencing (some models have a built-in VGA camera) and for watching TV with services such as Slingbox. During the presentation, a video conference was held via Cingular's HSDPA network, and the quality of the video did not raise any questions.
Getting video is no problem.
The Q1 Ultra uses a 7-inch screen, like its predecessor. But this higher resolution screen is 1024 x 600 and brighter than the Q1's 800 x 480 screen. A high resolution and brightness allow you to read from the screen, browse the Internet and watch videos with even greater comfort.
Surfing is quite comfortable.
However, not everything is so rosy. When using the Q1, I noticed that if you take your computer with you on vacation or on a short business trip, you have to buy and carry quite a lot of accessories with you. Samsung sells an extra battery that lasts up to 11 hours, a compact QWERTY keyboard, an external DVD-RW drive, and a car adapter. Together with all these accessories, the Q1 and Q1 Ultra don't look compact at all, which begs the question: "Why not just take your laptop with you?".
Samsung is certainly having fun creating a device that combines the functions of a laptop and a smartphone. But most likely Q1 Ultra will become a source of controversy about the need for a “under-laptop” and “re-smartphone”.
UMPC's modern world not very suitable for people with thick fingers, who are too big for small keyboards, and for those whose eyesight does not allow easy reading of small text in Excel spreadsheets. That's why I still use my laptop and not-too-smart smartphone.
Q1 Ultra is equipped with the most necessary ports, such as Ethernet and VGA output to an external monitor.
Performance
Additional information on performance tests can be found in the review of the 3DNews website.
Modifications
| SAMSUNG Q1 ULTRA UMPC | |||||
| Characteristics | Q1U-EL | Q1U-XP | Q1U-V | Q1U-CMV | SSD |
| LCD | |||||
| The size | 7" WSVGA | 7" WSVGA | 7" WSVGA | 7" WSVGA | 7" WSVGA |
| Permission | 1024x600 (basic) |
1024x600 (basic) |
1024x600 (basic) |
1024x600 (basic) |
1024x600 (basic) |
| Backlight | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Brightness | 300 | ||||
CPU
Processor type A110 CPU frequency 800 MHz Number of processor cores 1 System bus frequency 400 MHz Chipset Intel 945GMSMemory
RAM size 1 GB Memory type DDR2 Memory frequency 533 MHz Maximum memory size 1 GBScreen
Screen Size 7" Screen resolution 1024x600 wide screen yes Touch screen yes Multi-touch screen no Screen LED backlight no 3D support noVideo
Video adapter type integrated video processor Intel GMA 950 Two video adapters no Video memory type SMAStorage devices
optical drive no DVD Storage capacity 60 GB Type of hard drive HDD Rotational speed 4200 rpmExpansion slots
No ExpressCard slotMemory cards
Flash card reader there is Compact Flash support No Memory Stick support no SD support yes SDHC support no SDXC support no miniSD support no microSD support no microSDHC support no microSDXC support no SmartMedia support no xD-Picture Card support NoWireless connection
Wi-Fi is WiFi Standard 802.11g WiDi support no Bluetooth yes 4G LTE no WiMAX no GPRS support no 3G no EDGE support no HSDPA support noConnection
Integrated network card there is Max. LAN adapter speed 100 Mbps Built-in fax modem No Number of USB 2.0 interfaces 2 USB interface 3.0 Type-C No USB 3.1 Type-C interface no FireWire interface no FireWire 800 interface no eSATA interface no infrared port(IRDA) no LPT interface no COM port no PS/2 interface no VGA (D-Sub) output yes mini VGA output no DVI output no HDMI output no micro HDMI output no DisplayPort output no Mini DisplayPort output no TV-in input no TV-out out no Connecting to a docking station no audio input no Microphone input No Audio/headphone output No Mic In/Headphone Out Combo No Audio output digital (S/PDIF) there isYou can get a general overview of the Samsung Q1 Ultra tablet PC, and then the process of upgrading and overclocking it will be described.
Upgrade.
After the start of active use of Q1 Ultra, its advantages and disadvantages were determined, it was decided to upgrade to eliminate them (disadvantages).
The screen has a very scratch-resistant coating, but extra protection in the form of a special film does not hurt.
I did not order a high-capacity battery, since most of the time I have a car at hand, from the cigarette lighter socket of which it is quite possible to charge, only an appropriate power supply is needed.
It turned out that the "tablet" has 3G preparation thanks to older models, in which the modem is available "out of the box": under the battery there is a slot for a SIM card, in the right upper corner there is a place for an antenna, and inside there is a free miniPCI-E slot, in which the modem will be installed.
Only one slot is provided for installing RAM, so you will have to use a 2GB bar instead of the standard 1024MB (for working with Windows XP, 1GB is enough, but if you put something fresher (Vista / 7), then 2GB will not interfere at all).
Some of the necessary components were in stock, something had to be ordered for eBay :
1. Screen protector for WSVGA 7" devices.
2. Car power supply for Samsung laptops.
3. DDR2 PC6400 800MHz memory module.
4. 3G HSDPA modem on miniPCI-E bus.
5. Antenna for the modem (from a non-working donor laptop, intended for Wi-Fi, but also quite suitable for 3G).
Finding a film, a power supply and a memory bar is not a problem in almost any city, but you will most likely have to look for an internal modem.
I did not photograph the protective film and the process of its installation - it is quite simple, it is only desirable to carry out this action in a dust-free room and the screen surface must be completely free of dirt. It should be borne in mind that with a film, the sensitivity of the screen is slightly, but will decrease.
Here is a photo of the rest of the components:
To install all this goodness, you need to remove the back cover: remove the battery, unscrew 7 bolts along the contour and snap off the cover:
The photo shows that the memory bar and modem are already installed (they are installed like in any other laptop), and the wire from the antenna had to be laid around the contour so as not to solder, because it is too long. The antenna itself was placed in place of the original telescopic (?) Antenna:
Next, put the back cover in the reverse order (not forgetting to clean the insides from dust), load the OS, check that the amount of available RAM has become 2GB and install the drivers and software for the 3G modem. After entering the operator settings (I checked with Megafon and Beeline), we get the Internet anywhere that the GSM / 3G network reaches. :)
If you wish, you can replace the hard drive with a more capacious and faster one (1.8", PATA), but the standard 60GB is enough for my purposes, I added only a 16GB SDHC card. Of the further "iron" improvements, I plan only to connect a GPS receiver to the "cuckoo" ( USB or Bluetooth), otherwise it suits me perfectly.
Overclocking
The weakest point of the Q1 Ultra is the processor, which, if desired, can be overclocked to increase overall performance. In the BIOS (entry by pressing the "mouse" button R in the lower right corner immediately after turning it on), like 99.99% of other laptops, no overclocking functions are provided and there is only one way - software.
A small but useful utility will help us here. SetFSB, from the name of which it is clear that with its help, overclocking is carried out by changing the frequency of the system bus (FSB), interacting with the frequency generator motherboard(Clock Generator, PLL). Latest Versions This program is distributed using the Shareware method, but one of the latest Freeware versions (2.2.128.94) is suitable for us.
AT different versions Q1 Ultra uses two PLLs: SLG505YC264BT and CV174CPAG. In my case, it turned out to be SLG505YC264BT. Intel A110 (800 MHz) accelerates to approximately 1 GHz, at this frequency my copy works (frequent freezes are already observed at 1.05 GHz). In detail: run SeFSB, select the desired PLL in the Clock Generator field, press the Get FSB button, select the desired FSB frequency with the upper slider (for example, 125) and press the Set FSB button. All is ready:
Notebook computers were heralded as one of the industry's biggest inventions in 2006, and Microsoft's Origami advertising campaign erected an ultraportable Tablet PC into the category of a fashion device, which is simply obliged to produce the same effect on the market as the iPod.The official launch of the UMPC took place on the first day of the exhibition - at an Intel press conference, the main characters of which were Christian Morales (Intel vice president, sales and marketing group, general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Bill Mitchell (vice President of Microsoft, Mobile Platforms Division). It was then that three devices on the UMPC platform were presented - Korean Samsung, Taiwanese ASUS and Chinese Founder.
The concept of UMPC mobile computers is very ambitious. The device combines great amount devices and embodies the very total convergence that Intel likes to talk about so much. The UMPC device incorporates the functionality of a PDA, an external hard drive, a media player, a tablet laptop, a GPS navigator and a DMB TV - all this is housed in a compact package with a relatively large screen. The UMPC works with Intel processor Celeron M ULV. Microsoft has added the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system to the project.
As you know, all three UMPC devices were presented at CeBIT. The Samsung device was available for field tests right at the company's booth, and Asus computers and Founder could be turned in hands at the Intel booth. Since the devices are similar to each other, you can describe the impressions of a brief acquaintance with the UMPC device based on the Samsung Q1 device.
Device in hand
The design of the Samsung Q1 is quite interesting. The device looks expensive. This is understandable, given that its initial price will be €1,000. The bezel around the screen is made of shiny "lacquered" black plastic, which, of course, will leave fingerprints, but they are quickly and easily erased. Rear end- made of more industrial plastic, but looks pretty good. However, it is assumed that the user will not look too closely at the details of the rear panel - you do not do this with bottom your laptop?
The device, despite the super-duper mobility, is quite heavy, weighing 779 grams. Some full-fledged laptops are not much heavier, but have much more functionality.
The main place on the front panel is occupied by a 7-inch touch screen, which looks very large - just enough to display the standard Windows XP green field picture. Screen resolution 800x480 pixels. To the right of the screen is a four-position button, the function of which can be assigned by the user. A little lower is the "Enter" key, and even lower is the "Menu" button. I must say that the button controls are not used very much, since the device has a touch screen, a stylus and XP functionality in the Tablet version (we will return to it later). In addition, as a Samsung employee noted at the booth, the whole philosophy of UMPC is that the user can fully operate the device with his fingers, and not with a joystick or even a stylus.
At the same time, to the left of the screen is a functional eight-position joystick, which suspiciously resembles a similar "organ" game console Sony PlayStation portable. Below the joystick is the zoom button. To be honest, we didn't press it.
Below, to the right and to the left of the proud Samsung inscription is a “dual” microphone, which will especially help with Skype communication. In the extreme left and, accordingly, in the extreme right corners of the device, there are stereo speakers (with a power of 2W).
On the right side is a VGA-out, with which Q1 can be connected to an external display. At the Samsung booth, they did not waste time on trifles and connected the device to a rather large "plasma". However, what resolution the device can support on an external screen remains unclear. A little lower is one of the two USB 2.0 ports, as well as a plug for the charger.
On the left side it is more crowded - on top is USB 2.0, with which devices can be charged. Below USB port there is a "normal" caliber audio jack. A little lower is the “swing” of the volume. Even lower is the Hold switch and strap attachment.
On top is the power button, as well as the AVS Now function, which will be discussed below. Nearby there is a small hole for "reboot". A large place is occupied by a slot for a CF card and a LAN connector.
Connectivity
The device is positioned by Samsung as a device that can be connected to anything and anytime. In other words, Q1 offers unparalleled freedom to share information. The device works with Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and "wired" networks as standard. You can also transfer data using Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). In the documentation for Q1, Samsung recalls that the second generation of "blue tooth" allows you to transfer data 83% faster than BT 1.x. If desired, the device can be connected to GPRS. There are two ways to do this: a USB card and a card that is inserted into the CF slot. By the way, the operator Vodafone sells a USB modem that allows you to connect to HSDPA and transfer data at supersonic speeds.
HDD
One of the indisputable advantages of the device is a hard drive with a capacity of 40 GB. This is a lot for a mobile device, which is an order of magnitude smaller than a laptop. This volume allows you to make the most of the multimedia potential of the device. In particular, to store a fairly extensive collection of music and video files. Samsung will release a special external drive for the Q1 device - up to 80 GB.
Working hours
Runtime is the Achilles heel of the device. Under normal conditions, without additional recharging, the device will last 3.5 hours. But in the case of watching a movie in DVD-quality, the duration of the Q1 will be only 1.7 hours, which is extremely small, given that the device is positioned almost as a full-fledged computer.
Apparently, first of all, device manufacturers will work to increase the battery capacity and reduce the power consumption of the device.
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is part of the Origami that caused a lot of buzz a few weeks before CeBIT. At first glance, the XP tablet version does not differ much from the standard OS. However, there are some differences in the UMPC version. The main idea is to allow for the user to forget about keyboards, styluses, joysticks and achieve the opening of the applications he needs in the shortest possible time. touch program Pack, which is a rather colorful interface with giant buttons that allows you to call up popular programs. The software is divided into sections Connect, Communicate, View, Listen, Play, More programs, Tools. Users are able to customize the Touch Pack as they wish.
The second major innovation is the Dial Keyboard, which is a real alternative to the standard touch keyboard. The buttons of this virtual keyboard are located in two corners of the screen in a semicircle. The keyboard can be customized - it can be located both in the lower corners and in the upper ones.
Using a round keyboard is convenient, but this process requires some training and skill. The size of the virtual keys is quite large - fingers can type text without fear of pressing five keys at once.
DMB television
Since Samsung loves DMB TV, the Q1 has not escaped the fate of being connected to a digital TV. The DMB function is optional - if it is installed, the device gets a little fatter and acquires a characteristic telescopic antenna. At CeBIT, the Q1 devices were not connected to a live DMB broadcast - there was a pre-recording. So it was not possible to evaluate the functionality of the device paired with mobile TV in practice.
As you know, DMB-broadcasting in Germany is deployed not least for the World Cup. In this case, Q1 will be a great help for advanced fans who will be able to watch TV broadcasts right in the stands. True, the duration of the device in terms of DMB-broadcasting remains a terrible secret.
Multimedia features
Samsung Q1 is designed in many ways for multimedia features. At least, this is evidenced by the commercials of the model, in which happy people are mainly engaged in watching video files, listening to audio and various games. The device has a very convenient function Multimedia Instant On, which allows you to quickly access the multimedia functions of the device. Instant - that is, "immediately" - will not work. The device takes approximately 12 seconds to boot into multimedia mode, which allows you to view:
- video mpeg/mpeg2, VCD, DVD, Avi, wmv, asf, ts
- audio Audio CD, mp3, mp2, wma, midi, aiff, au, snd, wav, m4a, ogg, ape, lpcm1-4, cda
- photo jpeg and bmp
Additional accessories
Additional Samsung accessories turn the device into a full-fledged computer, but this pleasure is not cheap. In the list of additional accessories, first of all, there is a compact keyboard, which is combined with the Q1 device with a leather "organizer" - the device takes the form of a folder. We have already mentioned an additional hard drive. An additional battery is also available to owners.
There is also a special cradle that is mounted on the windshield of the car. Given the serious size of the device, it will look pretty harsh.
ASUS and Founder
Devices ASUS and Founder profess the same "religion" as the Samsung Q1, but their design and layout of controls are somewhat different. The ASUS device has a rather stylish "rectangular" Hi-tech design. The 1.3-megapixel camera also attracts attention - Samsung does not have such a camera.
Founder
The Founder device is made of black plastic, the controls are quite symmetrical - on the front panel there is much more buttons than the Samsung Q1.
What is the result?
UMPC devices definitely have a future. However, sadly, at the moment the cons of the design far outweigh the pros. The main problem is the short battery life. It is assumed that in the future this figure will be about 9 hours, but so far 3.5 hours of battery life significantly reduce the functionality of the device. Despite a good attempt, there are some complaints about the Windows operating system, designed specifically for such devices - despite all efforts, you cannot do without a stylus to control the device. 800x480 resolution is not always enough. Apparently, the tablet version of Vista, which is certainly expected to correct the shortcomings.
And finally, the price. The cost of the device is €1000, which brings the device straight to the premium segment. Adding a few hundred more euros, you can buy a relatively compact and much more powerful laptop. In any case, the role of a device, without which you can not go out, UMPC is not pulling yet.
However, as soon as the price of the device reaches the $500 mark, and the duration of work increases to one "working" day (about 9 hours), the device will really be able to revolutionize the mobile world, and convergence will still triumph.
Specifications Q1
Processor: Intel Celeron M ULV 900 MHz
Chipset & Graphics: 915 GMS, Intel GMA900
Memory: 1 socket SODIMM, DDR II 400 MHz, 512 Mb
LCD: 7 inches, 800x480 pixels
HDD: 40 GB
Connectivity: 10/100 Ethernet, Mini Card WLAN (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth
Multimedia: Multimedia Instant On, DMB
Battery: 3.5 hours, 1.7 hours DVD playback
Dimensions: 227.5x139.5x24.5-26.5mm
Weight: 779 g
Source: onliner.by |
The start of sales of devices united by the name UMPC in our market can hardly be called successful so far - today only two products from Samsung and ASUS are available here. This class of mobile PCs is quite young, and other companies are in no hurry to expand their lineups. However, not everyone is so conservative - for example, Samsung clearly intends to stake out a large part of this emerging market and therefore pays a lot of attention to UMPC. Apparently, the direction of movement was chosen correctly - the new ultraportable PC has every chance of becoming an example for other manufacturers to follow.
Samsung Q1 Ultra
CPU Intel (800 MHz)
RAM 1024MB
Chipset Intel 945GM Express
Screen 7" (1024×600)
Screen brightness, max/min
280–10 cd/m²
HDD 1.8", 60 GB
Graphics adapter
Intel GMA 950
External connectors
USB 2.0 (2), VGA-out, RJ-45
Networking
100 Mb LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HSDPA
card reader SD
Battery
lithium-ion, 4000 mAh (7.4 V)
Battery life, read/maximum load mode~ 3.8/2.25 h
Weight 0.68 kg (with battery)
Dimensions (W×D×H)
225×125×26mm
Preinstalled OS
Windows Vista Home Premium
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Nice design; excellent display and ergonomics; good equipment
Not the best OS for a mobile device
Successful development of the ideas embodied in Q1, which has every chance of becoming a leader in its market sector
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The first representative of the UMPC came to our Test Lab about six months ago and even then aroused great interest, despite a number of shortcomings in ergonomics and a short battery life. But, nevertheless, it was one of the few worthy offers for those who wanted to get a mobile PC smaller than a subnotebook, but with a full-fledged "desktop" OS. As a result, UMPC, although they did not become massive, they found their niche in the market. It is difficult to say how quickly interest in this class will grow in the future, but the fact that they still form their own circle of adherents is beyond doubt. Apparently, Samsung is also sure of this - otherwise it would hardly have modernized its first UMPC Q1 so deeply, creating, in fact, a new device, combined with its predecessor only in design features and layout.
The first thing you notice is the design, and here the Q1 Ultra is more than good. The case is made of black plastic, and the front panel has a glossy piano finish. It looks, of course, beautiful, but, unfortunately, this is not for long - after an hour of intensive work there is no clean place on it, so matte plastic from this point of view would be a better solution. The case itself has become noticeably smaller in height - there are no longer such large fields around the display as before.
This is perhaps the most balanced in terms of dimensions and ergonomics UMPC, which we have seen. They also approached the use of space on the sides of the display more practically - now, in addition to the cursor control joystick, mouse button emulation keys and a block of programmable buttons, there is a split QWERTY keyboard, and a fingerprint scanner in the lower left corner. The set of interface ports has not changed much - top panel headphone jack, USB port and SD card reader (Samsung justifiably abandoned CF), on the right, under the cover, there is another USB, D-sub and RJ-45 (Ethernet) port. The connector for connecting the power supply was moved to the top, and now the cord from
PSU does not interfere with working with the device. On the left panel, only the strap holder, button quick start multimedia shell AV Station Now and a sliding power switch combined with a lock key for all buttons. In addition, the novelty has acquired two built-in cameras - one on the front panel above the screen for video conferencing, and another on the back for operational shooting. Under the battery is a SIM card slot, Q1 Ultra supports the future-oriented HSDPA (3G) communication protocol.
Despite the fact that it is impossible to work with Q1 Ultra with one hand (as with a PDA), it is nevertheless convenient to use the novelty - all controls are at hand. The only drawback is that the mouse buttons are too shifted down. Since they are needed quite often, they clearly should have been placed above the ring block of programmable buttons. But even this practically does not spoil the impression of the novelty - ergonomics still deserves the "five".
Regarding the miniature QWERTY keyboard, we can say
only that for occasional text entry (passwords, Web addresses, etc.) it is quite suitable. If you get used to it, then on it you can even type small text messages in IM clients. But it is still not suitable for more - unfortunately, it lacks some frequently used symbols, there is no Win key and a number of function keys, which does not allow using the usual keyboard shortcuts. In addition, there are two on-screen keyboards- the usual Tablet PC Input Panel and the so-called DialKeys, which are two sectors of the circle at the corners of the display. The latter is most convenient when entering with your fingers, but, unfortunately, this method has a negative effect on the display - it instantly gets dirty in the corners. The optimal mode of operation is the stylus plus external keyboard when you need to enter large amounts of text.
The main highlight of the Q1 Ultra is the display. The matrix is just great: good viewing angles, excellent performance and color reproduction, a huge range of brightness adjustment (from 10 to 280 cd / m²), which allows you to work normally even in bright sunlight. And most importantly, it is practically devoid of the main drawback of all touchscreen panels - a characteristic coating that makes the image blurry. This is very handy - the resolution of the 7-inch display is 1024 × 600 pixels, which is more than enough for normal work with almost all user applications and multimedia software. Perhaps it is the screen that will be the main element that attracts the attention of buyers to the Q1 Ultra - it is too good, and for this category of devices, the quality of the screen is the most important component.
The configuration of the device has also been completely revised. First of all, we have not been able to find out which processor is installed in the Q1 Ultra - we only know that this is a new, yet unannounced CPU from Intel, released, apparently, specifically for the UMPC market. Despite the low frequency of 800 MHz by modern standards, it works more than satisfactorily, and 1 GB of RAM will be enough for everyday tasks.
The bottleneck of the entire system is the 1.8-inch Toshiba MK6008GAH hard drive, which, despite its impressive 60 GB capacity, is rather slow. Undoubtedly, it would be interesting to look at the option with an SSD drive, but, as experience with Q1 showed, this is not at all a cheap pleasure - the price does not grow in proportion to the increase in the performance of the disk subsystem.
By and large, the main claim to our Q1 Ultra configuration option is the pre-installed Windows Vista Home Premium. Of course, the manufacturer must keep up with the times, but it was possible to achieve a normal response time from the system only by completely disabling all graphic effects and removing most of the software from startup. Installing such a resource-intensive OS on the UMPC is clearly premature yet - a regular Windows XP Tablet PC Edition would look much better here. However, if you are not in a hurry, you can activate Aero and enjoy the beauties of the newfangled interface. Just be prepared for the fact that when you run several applications, switching between them will be quite lengthy and the system will become extremely “thoughtful”.
As for battery life, the situation has clearly improved compared to Q1: 2 hours 15 minutes at maximum load and almost 4 hours in reading mode at a comfortable display brightness of 100 cd / m² - a very worthy result. This, of course, is not 8 hours, like the best representatives of the ultraportable PC class, but considering the parameters of the battery installed in the Q1 Ultra, it is still very good. If Samsung remembers to include a more capacious additional battery in the list of accessories, there will be no problems with autonomy during the working day.
Unfortunately, there is still no information about the bundle, which is very important: will the keyboard and carrying case be supplied with the device, as for Q1, what software will it be, etc. We will be able to talk about this in more detail only when retail the first copies will arrive. But even despite this, our impressions of getting to know the Q1 Ultra are only positive. We did not find any serious shortcomings, except for the not quite suitable operating system. Given the lack of information on the price and configuration, let's allow ourselves only preliminary conclusions for now - Q1 Ultra can become the best UMPC today, and how much popularity it will receive depends no longer on its characteristics, which are more than good, but on the marketing policy manufacturer. More precisely, it will be possible to say very soon - according to the announcements, retail sales should start in May.