OQO Windows XP Pocket Computer Design
October 14, 2004 | Levent OZLER
OQO quietly introduced today the first commercial version of its Windows XP pocket computing device. Until recently considered as one of most unlikely products to ever make it to the market, the "model 01" can now be purchased from the manufacturer's website for $1900.
OQO calls its device an ultra personal computer, a new device category the company is creating with the model 01. It represents the first commercially available device to integrate a fully functional Window XP-PC into a design slightly larger than the palm of your hand.
During development, OQO did not encounter any big difficulties, according to Bastianse. The task however was to re-invent the PC: "We had to completely redesign the PC architecture to be able to bring a this amount of features in balance with the form factor," Bastianse stated.
The device is positioned to appeal sales professionals, government institutions as well as the health industry and consumers. OQO hopes that customers will purchase the model 01 for specific applications they need for their profession and everyday life, but cannot be run on a PDA because of lack of performance and operating system support. According to the firm's projections, customers will come from the segments of the Pocket PC, and sub and thin-and-light notebook, Tablet PC and PDAs. Due to the form factor, the
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