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This configuration of the OQO Model 02 is a 16 oz, ultra light notebook computer.Compared to other ultra portable notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,900.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: VIA C7-M (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM; Weight: 16 oz; See full specs
Price range: $1,999.00
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the OQO Model 02 is a 16 oz, ultra light notebook computer.Compared to other ultra portable notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,900.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has only a 16 oz weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this light a weight is $2,295.
Cons: Has only 800 x 480 native screen resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO TXN27N/B, a 2.9 oz notebook at around $1, 895, has 1366 x 768 native screen resolution.Also, this notebook only has a C7-M processor, which is considerably less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the HP Compaq Business 2510p, a 2.9 oz notebook at around $1, 995, has a Core 2 Duo processor.The OQO Model 02 comes with basic word processing software -- serious business or academic writers probably will want to upgrade to a more powerful office suite.
Suitability: Suitable for those who consider weight the most important feature.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
Value: In general, this notebook has good features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
Cellular WAN statement: Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
Vista capable: The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
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CNET editors' buying advice
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Ultra mobile PCs
The ultramobile PC (UMPC) is still the ugly stepchild of computers. These tiny, fully functional Windows PCs are too small to replace notebook computers and too expensive to replace smart phones. Still, they're pretty darn cool gadgets, even if they don't seem to have found their niche yet.
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