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Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC Specs and Pricing

- Rob Bushway

Warner posted a link to Samsung's press release regarding the Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC. Here are specs, pricing, and anticipated dates for ordering. The introductory model is at $799 ( yes -you read that right ), with native resolution going up to 1024 x 600, LED with 280 nits. In addition the track stick now has mouse functionality. More pictures below ( click to see large scale image ).

Q1 Ultra Brief Overview

The Q1 Ultra advances Samsung’s family of ultra-mobile computing devices, answering the growing demand for companion PCs that offer the power of a desktop or notebook computer but can be accessed anytime and anywhere.

Complete with an integrated split-QWERTY keypad, mouse, and user-defined function keys, the Q1 Ultra UMPC is designed to enhance productivity, ease-of-use and portability in a range of personal and professional scenarios. With an increased battery life of 4.5 hours coupled with faster speeds, flexibility and mobile functionality, the Q1 Ultra product provides a compelling solution packed into a 1.5 pound package.

The announcement marks one year since Samsung, along with partners Microsoft and Intel, pioneered a new category and form factor of PCs with the introduction of the Q1 UMPC. The Q1 family delivers full PC capabilities when a desktop computer is not an option and a notebook PC is impractical or simply undesirable. Through its combination of PC functionality, multimedia versatility and advanced connectivity, the Q1 has become the best selling UMPC in the world.

UPDATE: Added new SKU line, updated pricing, specs received from Samsung. Specs, dates, pricing subject to change, but are the latest as received from Samsung.

UPDATE 2: Updated number of nits. Information from Samsung originally stated 280, but the new official spec sheet states them as 300. Also updated other information in the Entry Level machine against updated specs, among other differences.

SAMSUNG Q1 ULTRA UMPC
*FEATURES*	Q1U-EL *Entry*	Q1U-XP	Q1U-V	Q1U-CMV	*SSD*
LCD
- Size	7” WSVGA	7” WSVGA	7” WSVGA	7” WSVGA	7” WSVGA
- Display Resolutions	1024x600 (native)	1024x600 (native)	1024x600 (native)	1024x600 (native)	1024x600 (native)
	800x600	800x600	800x600	800x600	800x600
	640x480	640x480	640x480	640x480	640x480
- Technology	LED Backlit	LED Backlit	LED Backlit	LED Backlit	LED Backlit
- Brightness	300 nits	300 nits	300 nits	300 nits	300 nits
- Touch Screen	TSP	TSP	TSP	TSP	TSP
CPU
- Manufacturer / Model	Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A100	Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A110	Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A110	Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A110	Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A110
- Clock Speed	600 MHz	800 MHz	800 MHz	800 MHz	800 MHz
- Front Side Bus Support	400 MHz	400 MHz	400 MHz	400 MHz	400 MHz
VIDEO/GRAPHICS
- Manufacturer / Model	Intel GMA950	Intel GMA950	Intel GMA950	Intel GMA950	Intel GMA950
- Shared Memory	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB	128 MB
RAM	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB
- Memory Type	DDR2 400 MHZ	DDR2 400 MHZ	DDR2 400 MHZ	DDR2 400 MHZ	DDR2 400 MHZ
HDD
- Capacity	40 GB	60 GB	60 GB	80 GB	32 GB SSD
- Size	1.8”	1.8”	1.8”	1.8”	N/A
- Speed	4200 RPM	4200 RPM	4200 RPM	4200 RPM	N/A
Keyboard	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Type	Split QWERTY	Split QWERTY	Split QWERTY	Split QWERTY	Split QWERTY
Wireless Communications
- 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- HSDPA Cellular Modem	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Wired Communications
- 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet (RJ45)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security
- Fingerprint Reader (Authentec)	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Cameras
- Front Facing – Video Chat (300P)	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Rear Facing – Video/Still (1.3MP)	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sound	HD Audio	HD Audio	HD Audio	HD Audio	HD Audio
- Speakers	1.5W x 2	1.5W x 2	1.5W x 2	1.5W x 2	1.5W x 2
- Microphone	Dual Array	Dual Array	Dual Array	Dual Array	Dual Array
Enhancement Slot	No	SD/MMC	SD/MMC	SD/MMC	SD/MMC
Input / Output
- 8-Way Direction Button & Mouse Function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- 4-User Defined Keys	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Volume Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Quick Launch Menu Button	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Camera Shutter Button	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- USB	2 - 2.0	2 - 2.0	2 - 2.0	2 - 2.0	2 - 2.0
- Audio Jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- RJ-45 Jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- 2-in1 Memory Slot (SD/MMC)	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Management
- Battery	Li-Ion (Prismatic)	Li-Ion (Prismatic)	Li-Ion (Prismatic)	Li-Ion (Prismatic)	Li-Ion (Prismatic)
- Battery Capacity
- Battery Life	Over 4.5 Hours	Over 4.5 Hours	Over 4.5 Hours	Over 4.5 Hours	Over 4.5 Hours
- ACPA V2.0 Compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- AC Adapter	100~240VAC	100~240VAC	100~240VAC	100~240VAC	100~240VAC
Mechanical
- Dimensions	8.96”(L) x 4.88”(H) x 0.93” (D)	8.96”(L) x 4.88”(H) x 0.93” (D)	8.96”(L) x 4.88”(H) x 0.93” (D)	8.96”(L) x 4.88”(H) x 0.93” (D)	8.96”(L) x 4.88”(H) x 0.93” (D)
- Weight	1.54lbs	1.54lbs	1.54lbs	1.54lbs	1.54lbs
Software
- Operating System	Vista Home Premium	XP Tablet	Vista Home Premium	Vista Home Premium	Vista Home Premium
- AVStation Now Instant-On	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Samsung Battery Manager	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Samsung Network Manager	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Samsung Magic Doctor	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Available Accessories
- Docking Station	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- 6-Cell Extended Life Battery	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- 8-Cell Extended Life Battery / Power Bank	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- DVD RW +/- Dual Layer ODD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- DVD RW Combo ODD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- External Keyboard with Point Stick	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Organizer/Carrying Case	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Auto (DC) Adapter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- AC Adapter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
- Replacement Stylus	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
MSRP	$799.00	$1,149.99	$1,199.99	$1,499.99	$1,999

Availability	June	June	Late May	Aug	Aug

More Pictures

Samsung | Ultra Mobile PC

5/7/2007 9:11 AM MST

Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC Specs and Pricing Comments [25] | Digg This | del.icio.us | Citations

Monday, May 07, 2007 9:25:53 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Wow..Just Wow. I love how Samsung is releasing a $799 model, and they differences are 600 compared to 800 processor and XP Tablet to Vista.

I just wish they included Vista on the $799.

But still, really nice!

Michael Venini

Monday, May 07, 2007 9:29:25 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Any idea when you'll be any to pre-order from the stores?

Michael Venini

Monday, May 07, 2007 9:40:54 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I have another question. Does the Q1 Ultra have a VGA out port on the device itself? In earlier reports, it was reported it did, however, I don't see it mentioned on this page.

Michael Venini

Monday, May 07, 2007 9:51:18 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I'm guessing you will be able to pre-order at Best Buy, Circuit City CDW, CompUSA, Amazon, NewEgg, Buy.com, Costco within the next day or so. will get back to you on the vga out.

Rob Bushway

Monday, May 07, 2007 10:01:40 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Incredible price, for an even more incredible device.

Inpaq

Monday, May 07, 2007 10:10:20 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I edited this list to show only differencies: http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2007/05/samsung-q1-ultra-4-different-models.html

jkk

Monday, May 07, 2007 12:46:52 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Wow! great news on the price and features.

Anyone know if Ctrl+C/v etc features will still be enable on the split keyboard?

Hopefully indepth reviews won't be too far off.

Now if only I could get tomtom GPS to work on this thing.

Addic

Monday, May 07, 2007 12:52:19 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I don't see a Ctrl key on the keyboard, but you should be able to map the Ctrl key to the U programmable keys.

Rob Bushway

Monday, May 07, 2007 2:42:18 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

In the User Manual, it does show a Ctrl key on the keyboard. It looks like the 2nd key in from the left on the bottom row. :)

Kevin C. Tofel

Monday, May 07, 2007 3:30:47 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

The only mistake with the table above is with the brightness of the LCD screen. The table states a 280 nits when it really should read 300 nits (according to Samsung's specification sheet). At first, I believed that Samsung had lowered the nits from the leaked specs, but then realized that it hadn't.

I also would like to see a Q1 Ultra model with 80 GB hard drive but without HSDPA (something in between the Q1U-V and the Q1U-CMW) for $1399.

Manny

Monday, May 07, 2007 3:43:46 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Thanks for the correct information. I've corrected the NIT information Samsung originally sent us with the updated information from the spec sheet.

Rob Bushway

Monday, May 07, 2007 4:06:50 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but has anyone looked at the FAQ page on the Q1Ultramedia.com website? The specs on the entry level are VERY different than posted. It EXCLUDES the cameras, the fingerprint reader and the SD card slot but does include Vista Home Premium.

Also note that the third model spec (Ultra-V) excludes the fingerprint reader as well.

Looks like more verification of the specs will need to take place over the next few days.

From the FAQ webpage:

• Q1 Ultra-EL – entry level configuration without the integrated cameras, fingerprint reader or SD/MMC enhancement slot. Supports the 600MHz Intel Ultra Mobile CPU, 1GB of system RAM, 40GB hard disk drive and Windows Vista Home Premium.
• Q1 Ultra-XP – commercial configuration supporting the integrated cameras, fingerprint reader and the SD/MMC enhancement slot. Supports the 800MHz Intel Ultra Mobile CPU, 1GB of system RAM, 60GB hard disk drive and Microsoft Windows XP tablet Edition.
• Q1 Ultra-V – primary consumer configuration supporting the integrated cameras and the SD/MMC enhancement slot. The fingerprint reader is not supported. Supports the 800MHz Intel Ultra Mobile CPU, 1GB of system RAM, 60GB hard disk drive and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.
• Q1 Ultra-CMV – enhanced consumer & commercial configuration supporting the integrated cameras, fingerprint reader and the SD/MMC enhancement slot. Includes integrated HSDPA cellular modem. Supports the 800MHz Intel Ultra Mobile CPU, 1GB of system RAM, 80GB hard disk drive and Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.

I won't lie. I'm disappointed. But it actually makes sense from a business angle. They normally try to push you up the higher models. Hopefully we'll find out the FAQ page is wrong, but until then.....

Stephen Feger

Monday, May 07, 2007 4:18:39 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Thanks - I just reupdated the table with the updated specs from Samsung. Funny - the specs they sent me on Friday must have changed slightly over the last couple of days.

Rob Bushway

Monday, May 07, 2007 4:23:25 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Woops. Didn't see that you had updated the specs on the main article. Sorry about that. These specs are wacky. Now no fingerprint reader on any except the unit with the HSDPA modem? That's what it seems to say at http://www.q1ultramedia.com/pdf/Q1-Ultra-DatasheetL.pdf. Huh?

Stephen Feger

Monday, May 07, 2007 4:29:46 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Yep, looks like there will need to be some clarification of their website specs. For example, they refer to Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Tablet Edition. Clearly there is no such thing. They are referring to Windows XP Tablet Edition. The model number itself is Q1U-XP.

Ah, all this excitement over a new device. It is kind of funny. Good to see the enthusiasm for the unit though.

Stephen Feger

Monday, May 07, 2007 6:36:06 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

I hope there's an easy way to upgrade the memory. 1GB in Vista is gonna be hell.

Jack Napier

Monday, May 07, 2007 10:07:07 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Well, it looks like the "Q1 Ultra-V, which launched Monday, will ship to retailers in approximately two weeks"! This time frame was reported by CNET News:

http://news.com.com/Samsung+touts+new%2C+improved+Q1+Ultra/2100-1041_3-6181992.html?tag=st_lh

Great news for all of us who are eagerly awaiting the Q1 Ultra-V!

-- Manny

Manny

Tuesday, May 08, 2007 5:26:25 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Funny the cheapest version has a camera shutter button but no cameras :D

Nikooo

Tuesday, May 08, 2007 2:24:58 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Personally I can NOT justify a huge extra 50%!! or $400!! between the EL and the V just for 800 MHz instead of 600 and 20 more GB (plus 2 lousy webcams). For me $200 is its true value and is all that it should cost above the EL.

Anybody knows how the 600 MHz McCaslin compares to the 900 MHz Celeron M in terms of speed and battery usage?

Jelpy

Tuesday, May 08, 2007 2:28:39 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Alas, those American friends always forget that the vast majority of the world uses the metric system!!

Jelpy

Tuesday, May 08, 2007 7:15:48 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Please update the specs for the SSD model in the table above, to show the correct screen-brightness of 300 nits (not 200).

ameen

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 8:22:37 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Thanks : )

ameen

Sunday, June 24, 2007 5:10:33 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

Hello,

Apparently, it has not been confirmed by Samsung whether the SSD version will have 32GB of disk-space, or the new 64GB SSD drive. Please take a look at my post in Origami forums, and let us know, on what basis has GBM put the value '32GB' in the table above:

http://origamiproject.com/forums/permalink/21981/22697/ShowThread.aspx#22697

ameen

Sunday, June 24, 2007 7:58:55 AM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

The SSD model information came directly from our contacts with Samsung and their press agency about two or three days before the official announcement.

Companies often change their minds about sku offerings and features, so it wouldn't surprise me to see the SSD disk change from 32 to 64gb.

Rob Bushway

Sunday, June 24, 2007 1:25:50 PM (Mountain Daylight Time, UTC-06:00)

oh ok, thanks for letting me know : )

ameen

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