China-based Owl Co. is so intent on making sure that we know its new handheld is a "real computer" and not just a PDA that it's named the product line iMpc, meaning "I am a computer" (seriously). The confirmation doesn't do any harm, of course, but one look at the specs makes the unit's identity as a full-fledged UMPC pretty undeniable.
The first device in the iMpc series is the A10, which has the following specs:
| CPU: |
1.2GHz VIA C7 |
| RAM: | 1GB DDR2 |
| OS: | Windows XP Home |
| Storage: | 16GB SSD with SD/MMC card slot |
| Display: | 5.6" TFT touchscreen (800 x 480) |
| Wireless: | 802.11b/g |
| Interfaces: | 2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, ethernet, headphone, microphone, speaker, optical mouse, power |
| Camera: | 2 megapixels (front-facing) |
| Size: | 5.9" x 3.7" x 0.9" |
| Weight: | 12.3 ounces |
| Battery: | 4800mAh, runtime up to 5 hours |
Pretty good on its own, if you ask me, but what makes it even better is the price: the iMpc A10 retails for just 2999 yuan (~$438). It's available right now for bulk orders (100 pieces) on Alibaba, which unfortunately is probably the only way anyone outside of China stands a chance of getting one.
[Owl]
If Owl would have the option of adding an Intel Atom CPU, then
I would see this UMPC sell very well.
Also 800 X 400 video resolution could be improved.
If they can open online sales distributions in different cities and
allow for customers to pay by PayPal, this UMPC would sell well in
USA and Canada.
Umm, wheres the keyboard?
Phew!!! I got nervous for a sec… (rolls eyes), Now back to waiting on my viliv S5
Very nice specs for a 5.6″ screen MID, or Computer. I also think if they had them available for sale they would sell. I was going to get a Viliv S5, but got the Sony P instead.
I have one of those tripods! I also have one with the bendy legs but I think it’s run off somewhere.
Sorry, I couldn’t think of anything nice to say about the other thing (stares at the uselss Q1 in the corner).
1.iMpc is the smallest and newest one with high tech, just 5.6 inch touch screen, built-in earphone, microphone and photoelectric mouse, one 2.0M pixel and attached a tripod to support it according to your need. > > 2.Wifi wireless connectivity 802.11b/g, still has one wire Ethernet plug, so you can choose which way to use . In that case, you can do emails, play games, watch movies momentarily. It has two USB2.0 interfaces to connect with external keyboard and display. You also can get GPS function by connecting to USB. > > 3.The perfect function is that when you use a different direction, the desktop will change following automatically without setting, it dispels the heat by a small fan built-in it. It has met a great favor in our domestic. > > 4.Of course, you can buy one or two units for your testing. In that case, the unit price is USD460. And we can help you prepay the shipping fee first, our payment terms is T/T. Tks!
According to a company person, they are ready to ship??????
They replied to my request for information with additional photos and this description
Cannot post photo, but it is on the site, look at the Raon Everun style mouse on the right side of the computer.
Hello Brook:
There has been very bad stories about payment with T/T.
But payment with PayPal is secure and easy to use.
You can create an online selling page for this device
and setup in many different cities around the world.
I am not sure if I am ready to pull the trigger yet, but the price is nice.
If someone could get their hands on a testing unit for review, would like to see the device in real world before I buy.
Maybe the company should produce a short video on YouTube
If I could get this in the US I’d buy it today. I’m (impatiently) waiting for the Viliv S5. Not too impressed with the resolution on this one, but the SD card and the extra USB might make up for it.
Hello Heather:
The one thing I like about this UMPC is that it has a
front webcam, great for Skype Video conferencing.
The Viliv has no front nor back cameras.
Also I would agree with you that if this
China-based Owl Co. would open online distributships in
USA and Canada, many people would buy this UMPC.