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Image Gallery: Ultra portables took over CES 2008

By // January 12, 2008, 4:42 PM PST

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  • REDFLY Windows Mobile Companion

    While there were very few smartphones at CES in Vegas, there were several ultra portable devices. Intel-powered MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) are coming in 2008 and there are several prototypes available, along with existing ultra mobile devices. I saw a few new UMPCs, Tablet PCs, and other connected devices that are showing how you can get work done on systems without a full Windows operating system too.

    The REDFLY companion looks like a nice HTC Advantage accessory.

  • REDFLY keyboard

    The REDFLY keyboard isn't full size, but it is still very usable.

  • Redesigned Q1 Ultra Premium keyboard

    The Q1 Ultra Premium is an upgraded Q1 Ultra UMPC with a new processor and a redesigned keyboard. The keyboard now has rubberized keys, curved layout of keyboard, and more.

  • Lenovo X61 notebook computer

    This is one of the first times I had a chance to use the X61 and I found it much slimmer and lighter than I thought it would be.

  • Lenovo X61 device

    This Lenovo X61 laptop is very light and thin with a full QWERTY keyboard.

  • Stylish Lenovo F11 device

    The Lenovo F11 is a stylish device with colors and designs inegrated into the laptop computer. It is quite small and light as well.

  • Lenovo F11 front bar styling

    The front upper right lights up to reveal some unique styling.

  • Lenovo X61 Tablet PC

    The Tablet PC version of the X61 may be one of the most powerful and slim Tablet PC devices on the market.

  • New HP tx2000

    This is the latest HP Tablet PC that is the successor to the popular tx1000.

  • HP 2710p Tablet PC

    The HP 2710p is a solid and functional Tablet PC.

  • Motion Computing slate Tablet PC

    There is a keyboard attachment for the Motion Computing LE1700 series Tablet PC.

  • TabletKiosk eo v7110e

    The unique feature of this enterprise-focused UMPC is the swappable attachments on the left side to meet your needs.

  • Explansion port module

    There are a few modules available, including the addition of USB ports.

  • Battery pack stand

    The extended battery pack for this slate Tablet PC takes up the back of the device and adds a stand for propping up your Tablet PC.

  • Battery pack ports

    The unique battery pack has USB and Firewire ports for additional funcitonality.

  • Battery charger

    Having one of these chargers lets companies charge up and have several batteries available for their mobile workforce.

  • MobileDemand's xTablet T8700

    This rugged UMPC can take a beating and keep on working for those of you in harsh environments.

  • WiBrain B1 ultra portable PC

    I was very impressed by the high resolution display and basic performance of this ultra portable computer.

  • WiBrain B1 touch pad

    The touch pad on the right works very well for navigating around the device.

  • Left side of the WiBrain

    There are directional buttons and controls on the left side, as well as half of the QWERTY keyboard.

  • Raon Everrun in portrait mode

    The Raon Everrun felt great in my hand and has an accelerometer that rotates the display around all 360 degrees.

  • Raon Everrun in landscape mode

    The device felt solid in my hand and had a beautiful high resolution display.

  • Raon Everrun and WiBrain B1

    These two ultra portable computers have unique keyboards and very small high resolution displays.

  • Sony Vaio carbon fiber ultra portable

    The Vaio G2 is constructed of carbon fiber material and is extremely light. It also comes with a full DVD writer, even though the device is still less than 2 pounds.

  • Panasonic R7

    The Panasonic R7 comes in a variety of colors and gives you an ultra portable experience with some unique features like a circular touch pad, 8 hour battery life, and rugged construction.

  • Open Panasonic R7

    You can see the touch circular pad on the R7 and the compact keyboard.

  • Fujitsu U810 ultra portable

    The Fujitsu device is a compelling choice with a convertible Tablet PC form factor in a small compact size.

  • Fujitsu U810 keyboard

    The keyboard is quite small and may not be worth the trade-off in small size.

  • Fujitsu U810 in Tablet mode

    The display rotates and lies down on the keyboard so you can use the device in Tablet mode.

  • Aigo MID

    The Aigo is on of the prototype Intel MID devices shown in the Intel booth.

  • Aigo MID keyboard

    The keyboard on the Aigo slides out and appears very similar to the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet.

  • Toshiba MID reference design

    This Toshiba MID was shown running Windows Vista in a small portable form factor.

  • Watching video on a Lenovo MID

    Lenovo had a MID refernce design with a unique button arrangement on the right side.

  • Another Intel MID reference design

    This Intel MID had a Sidekick look and feel to it, but was propped behind glass so it couldn't be used.

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REDFLY Windows Mobile Companion

While there were very few smartphones at CES in Vegas, there were several ultra portable devices. Intel-powered MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) are coming in 2008 and there are several prototypes available, along with existing ultra mobile devices. I saw a few new UMPCs, Tablet PCs, and other connected devices that are showing how you can get work done on systems without a full Windows operating system too.

The REDFLY companion looks like a nice HTC Advantage accessory.

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