About a week after we got our first glimpse of a mysterious (and questionably legitimate) Windows 7 and Symbian UMPC/MID phone supposedly called the Fujitsu LOOX F-07C, there was a break in the case. While we were looking in the opposite direction, presumably at some shiny new something running Android, a leaked product brochure detailing the device's full specs tiptoed past us and quietly eased back into the shadows.
Now it's time to pull it back into the harsh light of the internet.
Pocketables reader Alex discovered the first clue, a scanned spec sheet that looks so real that the print on the other side of the page is visible, and the rest of the pieces fell into place after a quick search through the archives of juggly.cn, the site that originally broke the news about the F-07C.
But enough with the back story. Let's just get right down to the specs, which is all we really care about anyway.
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium / Symbian (i-mode)
Size: 125mm (H) × 61mm (W) × 19.8mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 213g
Display: 4 inches, 1024 × 600 (WSVGA) TFT LCD touch panel
CPU: 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z600
GPU: Intel 600 GMA, Direct X 9.0 support
Memory: 1GB (LPDDR400)
Storage: 32GB SSD
Micro SD: Up to 32GB
Main camera: 5.1MP (?)
Sub-camera: 1.7MP (?)
Network: GSM, FOMA/3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, micro USB
Sensors: Proximity, light, A-GPS
Battery life: 350 hours standby in phone mode, 1.6 to 2 hours in Windows 7 mode
The specs sheet unfortunately suggests that some of the hardware and other features aren't accessible in Windows 7 mode, though if those battery estimates are accurate (2 hours max?!), then you wouldn't be able to take advantage of much of it anyway.
I was skeptical about the F-07C when I first saw it, but I have to say that the evidence is mounting and now I'm pretty convinced it's a real product that NTT DoCoMo will bring to Japan this summer. Their lineup already includes a series of F-0xC models, and the F-07C looks to be up next.
The "FMV LOOX" part of its name is in keeping with Fujitsu's standard LOOX brand of pasokon (personal computer)—that's what パソコン in the image above means—so it makes sense that this hybrid UMPC/MID phone would combine both naming conventions.
There's no evidence of the FMV LOOX F-07C on Fujitsu Japan's website right now, but I have a feeling we'll find out something more official soon. I'm following up on a couple of leads right now and will report back if I hear anything newsworthy.
Was hoping that the 4 inch screen (I want 5), Symbian (not useful for me) and 2 hour battery life weren’t official. Too bad. I guess my next pocketable Windows PC search continues. Was hoping to replace my N5 this Fall.
Going to pass on this for the same reasons. I’m hoping to replace my BZ and the N5 wasn’t much of a change.
I was looking at Ocosmos but seeing the joystick in videos, it wouldn’t work very well as a mouse. Doesn’t matter now since they dropped the keyboard version.
At this rate I won’t be buying any more UMPCs. I hope my BZ lasts long.
Ugh. Again with the 1GB of RAM?
What’s wrong with that? I never needed more RAM on my Viliv S5.
Same for me. I don’t need a HW keyboard, I use a flippable BT one, if I need to type a lot.
But I want at least 5 hours of battery life, 5-6″ screen, Android/MeeGo/Windows choice and GPS.
But nothing with these specs seems to be coming.
How come companies keep insisting on 1gb ram? for Win7, we need at least 2gb, and a decent cpu so that the Windows experience isn’t that laggy, like what happens with something like the Viliv N5, or any of the single-core-based atom netbooks running Win7…but still, an interesting product…from a more established company, unlike newcomers like xpphone or magic w3…
I thought this was my next device until I saw it doesn’t have a 5 inch screen and only 2 hours max battery life. If only OQO was still around.
I’d take a keyboardless 5 inch Windows device if it had a mouse. A real one and not a joystick (track sticks are okay) or arrow keys.
I’m getting tired of all these devices that are running slightly better versions of smartphone OS’s or are not pocketable. Looks like my N5 better not break because I’ll be using it for a while at this rate.
That’s probably one of the last things I’ll complain about on this device. On my N5, when I absolutely need to run software that requires a lot of memory, it’s something that also needs more processing power the Atom can’t provide anyway. So even with more RAM, you’ll still have to be patient. I’d rather have them bump up the CPU if I had to choose.
I’m hoping Microsoft’s ARM compatible Windows 8 takes off and somehow Microsoft’s development kit can compile the same source for both ARM and x86. I’m not holding my breath though.
I got my hopes up. I thought there was finally something worth buying. It’s the closest so far though. Just make the screen a little bit bigger, use a faster Oak Trail Atom, get rid of all the phone stuff and make it have more battery life.
It’s still miles better than all the non-Windows handhelds being released.
Finally, news about a new pocketable Windows device. Too bad it’s not that great for reasons already mentioned. Whatever happened to that OQO fake from China a while back. If that came out, I would buy one immediately.
I hope they come out with a 5 inch version with longer battery life. I could live without Symbian though. They can take out all the cameras also. Maybe then they could put in a faster Oak Trail based Atom. It would be great if USB OTG is supported through the micro USB port so I could hook up USB devices to it.
So far this is the closest OQO successor from a more established company. Although, I still hope that OQO fake comes out. Who knows, even though it’s from a no name company, it could still be a very good device. If so, I’m buying it.
apparently all docomo phones should all be unlocked from April 2011… I hope this is one is.
I’m really hoping the fake OQO Model 03 comes out. I really need a versatile pocket device and that means Windows is a must. This Fujitsu device is too small though. It has to have at least and at most a 5 inch screen.
My N5 works well right now but upgrading to newer hardware components is always something that should be done.
Anyone know what happened to the OQO clone? This Fujitsu is too small but that OQO look-a-like would be perfect. Of course, ignoring possible build quality issues from an unknown company.