Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Samsung challenges the limits of mobile technology with the launch of Q1





The ultimate in digital freedom

Restrictions placed on Smart phones, PDA's, PMP's and MP3 players, such as slow bandwidth, poor viewing, sound quality and trouble synching with PC’s coupled with the demand for even greater mobility alternatives to notebook’s has created a desire in the market for convergence.

The convergence of digital technology

Slim, sleek and shinning through with features, the Samsung Q1 is designed to match the all the demands for high performance mobile computing with multimedia and the desire for a bold personal statement.

Samsung’s new concept Q1 places emphasis on perfectly balancing connectivity, entertainment and computing performance with ultra mobility.

The Q1 offers you the freedom and flexibility to go anywhere and do everything.

• PDA: fast Internet access and easy attachment opening
• MP3 and PMP: supports all formats with no need for additional codec
• Tablet PC: Windows® XP Tablet Operating system and Intel CPU installed
• Storage Device: up to 40G portable memory

Instant entertainment

The essence of this product lies in its groundbreaking multimedia functionality. The instant on AVS Multimedia features allows you to experience movies, photos and music the touch of a button, without starting windows. The 3 button pad combined with 8 way stick is ideal for PC gaming, while the SRS true sound provides a real alternative to traditional MP3 players.

Movies Big screen blockbusters, home movies or even your favourite TV shows. Q1 supports many video formats, such as AVI, DVD, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD, ASF and TS, which simply means more choice and fewer restrictions.

Music Perfect for taking with you on the go or around the house. And your music will sound as good as it looks, with the enhanced SRS TruSurround sound.

Photos View precious memories - tens of thousands of them on the stunning 7” screen with a 800 x 480 resolution. Complete with AVS Now thumbnail gallery, Q1 makes it easy to scroll through your entire photo collection.

Communicating without limitations

The Samsung Q1 features the latest communication technologies with 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11bg wireless and Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) as standard while the twin array microphone allows you to make calls over the Internet using VOIP.

Bluetooth 2.0 Bluetooth technology unplugs your digital peripherals and makes cable clutter a thing of the past. Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, while still backwards-compatible with Bluetooth 1.x, is up to three times faster than its predecessors, offering a maximum data rate of 3Mbps Wired & Wireless LAN Featuring the latest wireless and wired standards, providing uncompromising performance, security
and scalability for fast, flexible connectivity at work, at home, or on the road.

VoIP with Array Mic The twin array microphone gives you the freedom and flexibility to make calls over the Internet using Voice over IP with enhanced noise reduction.

Performance that meets the needs of modern life

The Q1 utilises the full functionality of a conventional notebook PC for those who demand ultra mobile computing with Intel® Celeron M or Pentium M Processors and Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet OS, displayed on a stunning 7” touch screen.

Flexibility Take advantage of external keyboard, mouse, and printers to use Q1 as a primary note book PC. You get all of the power and standard features of Windows XP in a light weight, versatile design Display View Images on the stunning 7” Wide touch screen in a lightweight design.

Use portrait orientation for taking notes, just like you would write on a pad of paper. Use landscape orientation to view presentations, graphs, or charts.

Windows XP Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 is Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Tablet Edition additional technologies. As such, it includes advanced security tools, deployment technologies it has the power of a connected PC, with the freedom and simplicity of pen and paper.

Mobility with ease

Weighing just 779g, the Q1’s compact and sleek design allows you to comfortably use in confined spaces even while standing up. The ultra mobile state, enables Q1 to go just about anywhere—meeting rooms, on the plane, or on the road.

Battery Life Take advantage of enhanced power-management features to use your Q1 away from your desk for longer periods of time with up to 3.5 hours* life on the standard battery and an astonishing 10 hours with the power bank.

Design Inspired by the latest technology, Q1’s sleek, elegant pearl black casing protects your information with pure sophistication. With additional carry case options (Pouch, cross bag and organiser bag), it’s the perfect mobile companion.

Weighing just 779g and only 24.5mm deep, the Q1 is the world’s first Ultra Mobile PC without compromise.


*(dependant on configuration)

News From (http://www.samsung.com/)