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Tuesday, June 05, 2007

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GottaBeMobile Hardware InkShow: Head to Head with the Samsung Q1P and the Asus R2H

If ever there were a case for combining the best aspects of two devices (with my needs in mind,) this is one. I’ve been using the Asus R2H UMPC as a companion device for awhile now, both with its original XP installation and also after struggling to update it to Vista. I recently got my hands on a Samsung Q1P with Vista installed and have been trying that out as well. These two Ultra-Mobile devices each have a lot to offer and if you combined the two you’d have one winning Ultra-Mobile PC, in my opinion. Alas, that sort of melding cant take place.

In this GBM Hardware InkShow I take a comparison look at the two UMPCs primarily from a usability factor. I’m not comparing the processors or speeds, etc… simply because on that level you are dealing with two different beasts that share some similarities. The Asus R2H has a Celeron Processor, while the Q1P is running a Pentium-M. The R2H has 1.25Gigs of memory and the Q1P has 1Gig. Both units are equally slow on boot up and returning from sleep. (The Asus performs better here after getting rid of ReadyBoost.) Both units are running extended batteries and are giving me about the same amount of battery life-just under 4 hours. What I’m looking at here is how I interface with the device from Inking (one of my primary needs) to operating the various buttons and controls.

Keep in mind that I’m looking at these comparisons from my perspective and how I use the Ultra-Mobile PC as a companion device. Your needs may be totally different. Also note, that the Q1 Ultra is just starting to get into folks’ hands (Dennis got his hands on one yesterday) and word is trickling out that Asus is getting ready to launch a refreshed R2H with Vista installed.

Watch or download the High Res version (28:26 minutes, 216mb, Windows Media streaming or direct download)

Enjoy!

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Tags: Samsung, Asus, UMPC, R2H, Q1P, InkShow

6/5/2007 8:25 AM MST

GottaBeMobile Hardware InkShow: Head to Head with the Samsung Q1P and the Asus R2H Comments [11] | Digg This | del.icio.us | Citations

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 10:45:20 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Hey Warner,
With regard to the "refreshed R2H with Vista installed," ajump.com has them on "back order." That may mean they are taking pre-orders.

http://www.ajump.com/ajump/product.asp?pf%5Fid=0040168&dept%5Fid=4210

That is the url.

Regards.
Steven

Steven

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 1:00:37 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Great show Warner.

Michael Venini

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 4:15:46 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Thanks, Michael for the comments. And Steven, thanks for that info.

Warner Crocker

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 6:59:32 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

An InkShow and Podcast in one day (ready for a vacation). No doubt the R2H is more of what I'm looking for. Thanks Steven I'll keep an eye on their site, you can also get it here but a little higher price and both include 2 batteries a BIG PLUS.

http://laptopsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=R2HV-A1&Category_Code=

Now I have to decide which version XP or Vista?

Thanks for the InkShow,
Mike

Mike

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:46:56 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

After checking some sites the carry the XP R2H I noticed one difference. Are there any other specs. that vary from site to site I should be aware of before ordering?

Best Buy:
128KB on die Level 2 $999.99

Ajump:
256K Cache $950
512K Cache $960

Portableone:
512KB $899

Mike

Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:50:13 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Mike,

You're welcome. Actually doing the InkShows and the Podcasts are more of a vacation from the real world. We really enjoy doing them. As for those specs, I'd just make sure you nail down what you want. I'm not sure what die Level 2 means.

Warner Crocker

Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:27:10 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I enjoyed the video, Warner. It was picked up in a Google News search I have on "Samsung Q1" So your link appeared in my mailbox tonight.

The timing though was a bit unfortunate as I understand that the Q1 Ultra-Ultra (!) began shipping earlier this week. So I wonder if you'll have an opportunity to see if the inking has improved any?

Regards,

Matt

Matt

Wednesday, June 06, 2007 5:44:57 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Timing is everything. Dennis as his hands on an Ultra and will be reporting on his experiences soon.

Warner Crocker

Friday, June 08, 2007 6:19:41 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I have a Q1P here, which works quite well for me, but does have vectoring problems. I find I can rest my hand on the bezel & work around it, but it can be annoying.
One note about cursor control:
If you hold down the 'menu' button on the lower right, and move the button joystick on the upper left, you can move the mouse pointer around the screen!
Also, if you told the menu button and press the volume up-down on the left side, you can adjust the screen brightness too...

Stephen Holden

Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:04:44 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I gave in to temptation and ordered a R2HV, should arrive Thursday. If I was going to have to upgrade the ram and purchase an extended battery it only made sense to get the new version with a Gig already installed and also both 2 & 4 cell batteries included. For now I just getting the foldable usb keyboard.

Mike

Saturday, June 09, 2007 7:30:29 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Hey Steve I forgot thanks for the tip on Ajump that's where I ordered mine.

Mike

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