WiMAX Connectivity Integrated in the OQO Model 02 UMPC

• Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
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• Author: pradhana
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• Filed under: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WiMax

The OQO model 02 UMPC is not a new unit in the strictest sense, but the company is demonstrated an industry first at International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Januari 7-10, 2008 by integrating the unit with full-on WiMAX connectivity.

OQO has teamed up with Sprint on the effort, naturally, giving the compact handheld the ability to surf the web (at blazing speeds) anywhere you have a WiMAX connection.

This is certainly more convenient than trying to hunt down a WiFi hotspot every time you get inspired to write a blog post. With a five-inch display and full computer functionality (including Windows Vista Business), the OQO Model 02 is almost as powerful as some compact laptops. The WiMAX is a definite plus.

It's not like the OQO Model 02 UMPC is new to the mobile connectivity game either, because it is already available with 802.11b/b WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (with A2DP), and EV-DO Rev. A. Rounding out the specs are a sliding thumb keyboard, integrated track stick, and a digitizer for use with an optional digital pen.

The fastest available processor now runs at 1.6Ghz; hard drives go up to 120GB, plus they've added the option for a flash-based 32GB solid state drive. The model 02 become the world's smallest PC running Windows Vista. [Annie Groer/HTLounge]

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