The Ultra Mobile PC ( UMPC ) is primed to make a big splash in 2007.With a 7 in, 800 x 480 minimum resolution screen and running ( initially, at least ) Windows Table PC Edition,UMPCs can run any full blown Windows software although it may require interface tweaks to accommodate the small form factor.The addition of Wi Fi and any touchscreens make them ideal for anyone who rates mobility over performance.Early incarnations have yet to set the world alight, but research from In - Stat suggests UMPC shipments could hit 7.8 million units by 2011.With Intel promising to increase investment in the Steeley low power processor that could push battery life to seven hours running Windows Vista, the idea of a fully functional PC that slips easily into your man bag should gain appeal over the year.The early products to market,such as the Samsung Q1( see the picture) proved,however that, that long battery life alone won't make the UMPC an instant success.Easier input controls will make UMPC much more attractive to the computing professional
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