Nifty proof of concept toy

Ghoulish Delight · 03-09-2005, 03:17 PM

Okay, it's a startup company, a no-name processor, and way over priced so it will probably disappear in this form very quickly, but it's a nifty new toy and a promising step.

www.oqo.com

In short, size of a PDA, 1Ghz processor, 20GB hard drive, 256MB RAM, and it runs a standard OS (ships with Windows XP, I don't know if it supports anything else). Not Windows CE or whatever they might be calling the stripped down PDA OS these days. The fully functional version of XP Home or Pro. WiFi, firewire, USB. This thing is pretty loaded.

mousepod · 03-09-2005, 03:31 PM

I've been hearing about this one for a while.
Good idea, but these negatives are enough to keep me away:
- High price
- Slow WiFi (b only) & USB (no 2.0)
- only runs WinXP (I'm an OSX guy, but I'd take linux over Microstuff)

cnet review here

engadget "review" - tons of pictures

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-09-2005, 03:32 PM

Holy fvcking crap.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-09-2005, 03:36 PM

Yup, like I said, this version is doomed to failure. But someone's gotta be first. It's unlikely that this small company will have the resources to follow up quickly with a more functional, more affordable version. If they're smart and lucky, they'll draw up the plans and then get bought up by one of the larger companies (Dell, IBM, Apple, maybe even Microsoft). If they're unlucky, one of those larger companies will beat them to it and use the commodity market to undercut their price and over-match their features, dooming oqo to a penniless footnote.

mousepod · 03-09-2005, 04:13 PM

GD -
I'm with you. I love innovation. I think my "early adopter" days are behind me, though. I'll stick with my iBook for now.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-09-2005, 04:19 PM

Oh totally, I never buy these first-gen geewhiz toys. But I'll gladly marvel at them, and spread the word if it's something I want so that other people buy them and give companies reason to pursue a next generation.

Ever see the the SNL "Apple Post-it Notes" commercial?

Not Afraid · 03-09-2005, 04:24 PM

I have something like 5th generation version of my Azim and I'm as happy as a clam.

I has a friend with a big screen TV once when we were like 20 (Think 1982) that think was useless!

mousepod · 03-09-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Ever see the the SNL "Apple Post-it Notes" commercial?

Hell yeah!

Name · 03-09-2005, 05:04 PM

Hrmmm, how well will it run photoshop.....I am guessing I would bring it to its knees the first time I used it.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-09-2005, 05:14 PM

Do you really WANT to run photoshop on a 3.4"x4.9" screen?

03-09-2005, 03:17 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Nifty proof of concept toy Okay, it's a startup company, a no-name processor, and way over priced so it will probably disappear in this form very quickly, but it's a nifty new toy and a promising step. www.oqo.com In short, size of a PDA, 1Ghz processor, 20GB hard drive, 256MB RAM, and it runs a standard OS (ships with Windows XP, I don't know if it supports anything else). Not Windows CE or whatever they might be calling the stripped down PDA OS these days. The fully functional version of XP Home or Pro. WiFi, firewire, USB. This thing is pretty loaded. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I've been hearing about this one for a while. Good idea, but these negatives are enough to keep me away: - High price - Slow WiFi (b only) & USB (no 2.0) - only runs WinXP (I'm an OSX guy, but I'd take linux over Microstuff) cnet review here engadget "review" - tons of pictures __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Holy fvcking crap. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-09-2005, 03:36 PM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Yup, like I said, this version is doomed to failure. But someone's gotta be first. It's unlikely that this small company will have the resources to follow up quickly with a more functional, more affordable version. If they're smart and lucky, they'll draw up the plans and then get bought up by one of the larger companies (Dell, IBM, Apple, maybe even Microsoft). If they're unlucky, one of those larger companies will beat them to it and use the commodity market to undercut their price and over-match their features, dooming oqo to a penniless footnote. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-09-2005, 04:13 PM	#5
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	GD - I'm with you. I love innovation. I think my "early adopter" days are behind me, though. I'll stick with my iBook for now. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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03-09-2005, 04:19 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Oh totally, I never buy these first-gen geewhiz toys. But I'll gladly marvel at them, and spread the word if it's something I want so that other people buy them and give companies reason to pursue a next generation. Ever see the the SNL "Apple Post-it Notes" commercial? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I have something like 5th generation version of my Azim and I'm as happy as a clam. I has a friend with a big screen TV once when we were like 20 (Think 1982) that think was useless!
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Name Title Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: here Posts: 779	Hrmmm, how well will it run photoshop.....I am guessing I would bring it to its knees the first time I used it. __________________ Signature
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03-09-2005, 05:14 PM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Do you really WANT to run photoshop on a 3.4"x4.9" screen? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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