Monday
Oct152007
New computer - OQO UMPC
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007 
I've been trying to find a good mobile computer for a while now. My previous computer was a HP TC1100 but it was a little big for what I was looking for. I have a desktop computer with a 22" monitor for working on big files so I just need something small, with a tablet PC form factor that would allow me to quickly type out an e-mail, surf the net, and sync my other mobile devices ( iPhone, Garmin Forerunner 305 watch). I just got rid of a
HTC Advantage x7500 pocket PC phone (when I got the iPhone), which could get net access (a mobile version) but couldn't sync my other devices.
The solution I found was the OQO model 02 UMPC. It is a super small tablet PC that is small enough to carry in your pocket. It even has a slide away keyboard with integrated track stick which makes it an amazingly useful computer. Its not a terribly powerful computer, but it sure does work great for me. I can easily sync my devices, surf the internet from the couch, and it easily goes to work with me in my lab coat pocket. The pharmacy I work for does have computers with internet and Microsoft office, but no color printer and no Adobe Acrobat Pro so when I have the need, I just grab my OQO and plug it into a $25 HP printer, or can generate a pdf. The only things I feel it is lacking are an extra USB port (there is only 1 port) and a SD card slot; however, it does have a HDMI port(go figure). With WiFi and bluetooth, I can use a wireless keyboard and mouse, then just dock it to a larger monitor if I have the need for a bigger screen.
The solution I found was the OQO model 02 UMPC. It is a super small tablet PC that is small enough to carry in your pocket. It even has a slide away keyboard with integrated track stick which makes it an amazingly useful computer. Its not a terribly powerful computer, but it sure does work great for me. I can easily sync my devices, surf the internet from the couch, and it easily goes to work with me in my lab coat pocket. The pharmacy I work for does have computers with internet and Microsoft office, but no color printer and no Adobe Acrobat Pro so when I have the need, I just grab my OQO and plug it into a $25 HP printer, or can generate a pdf. The only things I feel it is lacking are an extra USB port (there is only 1 port) and a SD card slot; however, it does have a HDMI port(go figure). With WiFi and bluetooth, I can use a wireless keyboard and mouse, then just dock it to a larger monitor if I have the need for a bigger screen.
Reader Comments (1)
Joe --
It would be great if you could post a little more about your OQO story, perhaps here and/or on OQOTalk.com (an independent forum of OQO owners) on http://www.oqotalk.com/index.php/topic,1125.0.html" REL="nofollow">this forum.
Thanks for being our customer!
-- Dennis Moore, OQO