UMPC takes Skype to another level

Darius Chang | Feb 27, 2008

Credit: Akihabara News

The Eee PC seems to have a giant bull's eye on its back, but that is to be expected. By redefining the ultramobile market, it has become the standard by which new entrants in the market are measured. The latest UMPC to try its luck is the Sungjut TangoX Nano, whose design and specifications look all too similar to the Packard Bell XS20.

But it has two new tricks up its sleeve. Though it is not a convertible tablet like the LifeBook U1010, the TangoX Nano sports a touchscreen to complement the pathetically small touchpad at the bottom. Another interesting feature is a removable Skype phone located at the side of the display which can be used for VoIP.

Running on a VIA 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, this UMPC is no powerhouse but more than capable of most productivity tasks. The 7-inch 800 x 480-pixel resolution screen is a little disappointing, as more than a few Webpages are optimized for 1,024-pixel width. No needs on price or availability yet, but this is one baby will be keeping track of.

Via Akihabara News

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