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Shed your arsenal of gadgets while on the go--your notebook PC, PDA, and MP3/PMP player--and replace them all with the incredibly small yet amazingly powerful Samsung Q1 Ultra EL Mobile PC (model NP-Q1UAY01). This next-generation UMPC improves on its predecessor with a QWERTY keyboard on the front (split in half on either side of the 7-inch touchscreen), a slimmed down weight, increased battery life of up to 4.5 hours, and Intel's new ultra-low voltage mobile processor that's designed specifically for UMPCs. And in addition to wireless access via Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) for downloading email and surfing the Web in both corporate and coffeehouse environments, this Q1 Ultra can access HSDPA cellular broadband networks with a separately available modem for ubiquitous, on-the-go 3G wireless connectivity (requires separate activation with cellular provider). Weighing just 1.52 pounds and measuring less than 1 inch thick, the sleek, elegant Q1 Ultra CMXP has a pearl black casing and can be carried in a small briefcase, daypack or handbag. Yet it offers a full range of computing power normally associated with a laptop computer thanks to its Windows Vista Premium operating system. Other features include a 40 GB hard disk drive, 1 GB of RAM (400 MHz), the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator video card offers up to 128 MB of shared video memory allocated from the system, 10/100 Ethernet networking, two USB ports, and a VGA port for connecting to a monitor. Take advantage of enhanced power-management features to use the Q1 away from your desk for longer periods of time with up to 4.5 hours of battery life using the included 4-cell standard battery--or an astonishing 11 hours with the optional 8-cell power bank. The 800 MHz Intel Ultra Mobile processor A110 is based on the Intel Pentium M processor, and it delivers an innovative collection of energy-efficient silicon building blocks and technologies designed to enable the productivity, security and manageability capabilities you expect from a PC. It also offers a 512 KB L2 cache and 400 MHz front-side bus (FSB). (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. New Design for Easier Productivity
The integrated split-QWERTY keypad is located to the left and right of the LCD. Positioned ideally for thumb input, you can now respond quickly to emails, instant messages, update presentations and spreadsheets, and more without the need of a virtual, on-screen or external keyboard. The Q1 Ultra is equipped with a 7-inch widescreen WSVGA LCD touch screen that boasts a native, high-resolution of 1024 x 600. The new, LED backlit LCD supports 300nits of brightness, making the Q1 Ultra ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. Instant Media Gratification
The instant-on AVS Multimedia features allow you to experience movies, photos and music the touch of a button and without having to boot the Windows operating system. The Q1 Ultra supports many video formats--including AVI, DVD, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD, ASF and TS--and is also compatible with MP3 and WMA audio files. You can listen to your music or movies privately using the headphone jack, or using the built-in speakers with enhanced SRS TruSurround sound. Treat friends and family to photo slideshows and easily access your picture library with the AVS Now thumbnail gallery, which makes it easy to scroll through your entire photo collection. Ultra-fast Mobile Broadband
This version of the Q1 Ultra is compatible with Samsung's optional HSDPA cellular modem. High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is a new form of mobile broadband that is capable of transmitting data at speeds up to seven times faster than the best 3G networks in existence. By improving downlink capacity, and so removing this potential bottleneck, HSDPA allows you to enjoy large-scale multimedia downloads, such as DVD-quality movies and interactive multimedia games, with high-speed wireless Internet access comparable to speeds of fixed-line ADSL services. What's in the Box
Q1 Ultra Ultra Mobile PC (Q1U-EL; NP-Q1UAY01), stylus, AC adapter, 4-cell standard lithium-ion battery, printed operating instructions. Pre-installed software includes AVStation Now 5.0 MultiMedia, SRS TruSurround Sound, McAfee Virus Scan (30-day trial), and Adobe Reader. It's backed by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor.
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 Ready for prime time |
| Review Date: November 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mark Adams, Redwood Estates, CA United States |
The Q1 Ultra EL an adequate machine. Given what I've seen in other ultra-lite computers/handhelds and given the EL's tremendously low price, it is top in its class (thus five stars). My interest in this device is primarily data-based: word processing, databases (OpenOffice, E-Sword, etc.), text reading, etc. Its Internet capabilities are zippy, too. My enthusiasm for this device is not overstated, but qualified.
As an entertainment device, the Q1 falls short. Music files play flawlessly, but I have not gotten the Q1 to play video perfectly (as I have a video iPod, I'm not concerned about this).
Text entry is best on an external keyboard or by pen input (the handwriting recognition software is stunning -- oh, that the Newton could have done what this MS-based device does). The finger board is useless for anything more than basic typing (but it is useful). I purchased a $12 USB keyboard to complement the Q1, which I sometimes carry in the bag.
I do notice some lag, but nothing that dissuades me from spending hours in front of this machine if needed. Booting up takes a while, but putting the device in "sleep" mode diminishes the need for frequent reboots. As regards power, I've been using the device fairly heavily (word processing, browsing and downloading), and I've run the machine at near-full brightness for about three hours.
The EL version of the Q1 is quite a buy, using the same processor (or so it appears) as the full version. The EL does not include bluetooth, a camera, memory slot, finger-print recognition. Its hard drive is also diminished by 20GB, but 40GB is fine for how I'm using the device. If you need/want these features, buy the more expensive version.
The screen is nice (brightness, size, quality). Apart from extreme portability, anything smaller really isn't useful.
Pros:
* Two USB ports
* AV port
* Ethernet and wireless
* Size and capacity
* Processor
Cons:
* Poor video
* Slow boot
* Some lag
Having examined other tablets -- some quite extensively -- I feel the Q1 Ultra EL arrives at the best compromise between power and utility. Price was also a consideration. Granted, had I two or three grand to throw around, I could have gotten a better machine, but in its price range and given its features, nothing else compares.
If you're looking for an entertainment device, the Q1 Ultra EL is NOT for you. But, if you're looking for a low-cost, fully featured handheld, the EL fits that bill. |
i love it!
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| Review Date: February 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jeremy Cokeley, |
Absolutely amazing! For the price it can't be beat. Good battery life. Gorgeous display. Handwriting recognition is excellent. I didn't have any trouble with the built-in keyboard but the hand writing recognition is so much faster. I'm writing this review on the unit almost as quick as I could write on paper. I've run a variety of apps with no big problems but it easy to forget it's not a desktop machine and do too many things at once. Vista runs very well considering the CPU. Aero glass actually works!
All in all it's a great device. It's not a multimedia powerhouse but it's not bad. I spent two hours on youtube and I've streamed videos through my home network without a hitch. Basically it can do anything just one thing at a time (two if they're easy.) Unless you want a desktop replacement in the palm of your hand I'd recommend this to anyone.
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Great with custom tune-up
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| Review Date: August 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Guenther, |
When I first received the Samsung Q1U-EL, I booted it up with great dismay to find it had come with Vista, which in my opinion is a terrible operating system for any computer running an 800mhz processor with 1 Gig of RAM. So, within an hour of opening the box I installed Ubuntu Linux 7.10 'Gutsy Gibbon' and am now happily typing this review on said setup. Linux found all the hardware except the touch-screen, which I was later able to successfully configure using a tutorial I found on Google.
I also set up a Windows XP partition which works equally well, after having downloaded the drivers from the Samsung website.
I haven't really found any cons to this product as of yet except maybe the price and the low processor speed (I can play games such as NeverWinter Nights, Unreal Tournament, and Starcraft fine, but nothing much more complex).
Other Notes: I haven't tried Ubuntu 8.01 on the Q1U-EL yet, but I'm sure it will work just fine.
If you have any questions about the Samsung Q1U-EL, feel free to e-mail me at xxsiegfriedxx@gmail.com. |
good for car use
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| Review Date: September 23, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Hung, LA |
As a car computer, Q1 strikes many right chords. The screen is relatively large and bright.
Screen brightness can be adjusted by pressing the Menu button, then tapping the corresponding area on the screen. It can be made very dim, for night-time use. At day time, the glare reflection can be serious.
The CPU is slightly slow, but quite usable. The trick is to disable all the Vista features, including Aero display and ready-boost. Using FFDshow decoder, Q1u will play 720p xvid at full screen with very low frame loss.
The keys are similar sized as blackberry. While the typing speed is not swift, it is still far superior to the on-screen keyboard.
The Samsung pointing stick is fairly difficult to use. Tug at it light or heavy, and the cursor still move at the same speed. Don't expect the agility of the IBM trackpoint here.
The power supply has Samsung's own connector. Finding a compatible connector is slightly difficult.
When the unit is in standby, the USB continues to be powered. I had difficulty turning it off using computer management. As a result, the battery drains to about 90% overnight.
If you can live without smart-card reader, bluetooth or camera, the base model can be less than $800 when on sale.
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Grate product
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| Review Date: June 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jose Bonilla, |
The Q1 Ultra EL is a grete product for the price u pay there is nothing else, I upgrade to 2gb of ram vista runs fine a little slow but no problems the HDD is fine but i recommend the 60gb is esy to fill 40,
The OS. I dont know the problem but the system from factory is bad and slow I formated the disk and istalled the XP works like bullet even with all the windows updates(SP3)but u have to buy the handwriting recongnition and there is nothing compers to vista so a few weeks istalled the vista and not problem even with the norton internet antivirus(only that have to do some tips to d sofware to works fast like cancel the vista index)
The 1990 Series Samsung Q1U/Q1IP Defender-Yellow case of the otterbox is "Awesome".
Recomendation:
Dont buy refullished (express solutions)the service is bad my Q1u have the screen damage and the contact offers the haven until is time to see some action "money or other" they leveme a lot of mails, they say "ups sorry mate but dont worry we replacet as soon is posible we cover all the expences u need to make u tablet work" days later they dispears (amazon warrenty) in the end I have to buy the screen of my own cost (250 bucks + taxes + S&H) and replacet by d time I do this u are a knowledge machine of how the Q1u operates and the parts u need in futures case.
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