This thing is like Paris Hilton in high heels:

* It's "hot."
* Runs slow.
* Tough to watch for a long time.

My dad works for OQO and he has one of these puppies at home. It's pretty rad!

Warthogs wrote:

The OQO website sez it runs Linux, but is not supported. You'd have to load from something like a USB 1.1 external CD drive.

Hey, WOOT! - It appears the OQO website sez this has USB 1.1, not 2.0, as stated in the blog.

I spoke too soon - elsewheres on the OQO website it sez the thing DOES have USB 2.0. My bad.

If this were a MAC I'd be in for 3. J/K.

gircow wrote:My dad works for OQO and he has one of these puppies at home. It's pretty rad!

any good?

I have wanted one of these for almost a year now since I saw it make an appearance in the last Alias Series and Mission Impossible 3. I saw the woot, almost hit I want one, cause I priced it out at almost 2k at OQO when you add the big battery and Office 2003 pre-installed (didnt know what kind of problems id run into with such a small drive and processor). Then thankfully I read comments on the new one coming out with cellular. I will wait for it, but may change my mind if this is still around tonight.

People are asking whats the reason for this is? Try lugging a computer bag and carry-on through airport security at least once a week when with this i could get rid of the bag, and pack cables in my carry-on (including docking cable). I have dreamt of pulling this outta my pocket like I do my MDA now. If you have ever tried to fill out invoices on Windows Mobile 5 word to a portable printer, its like pulling teeth. If you travel all the time. Need access to files, and the the ability to "set up shop" almost anywhere, this is for you & me. If you dont need it for those reasons, its just another toy and you dont NEED to be ultra mobile. Hence the name.

dellusaonline wrote:is Bluetooth GPS supported via Bluetooth connection?

Is Grant buried in Grant's tomb?

Bluetooth GPS's do work with Bluetooth Computers and some other devices like cell phones.

intelmike1 wrote:802.11b ??? Wilma!

It only has a 30gb hard drive... do you really need 802.11g?????

You gotta be kidding me! What the hell good is that thing?

In reading some of the reviews, one great use for this device popped up. You could use it to watch shows TV /saved shows via slingbox. 1 review said the battery lasted 2 hours doing just that. I think that use would be great for the traveller/road warrior.

mcneill76 wrote:
You mean everything that isn't found on a CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, right?

It has USB 2.0. Thus, it has CD/DVD support if you have access to an external drive.

The fact that it is currently on the PC World list of 25 worst tech inventions... well... that is some scary stuff right there.

What's even worse? I owned a few of the things on that list and I hated them at that time... so I am gonna take their word on this one.

Shame woot... for shame.

thomgo wrote:

It fits in your pocket. If you drag laptops around airports much, that is a big deal. The docking cable allows connection to full size monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. at your desk. But on the road...it fits in your pocket. Hands free for your other carry-on and a latte. However, the cell phone/broadband wireless capability is the next generation. It's probably worth waiting for.

You have made solid points... the link I found below has a post that describes how to use a Vonage account to get phone service almost anywhere. Sounds interesting.

Posted by: Alan | Oct 25, 2006 1:41:45 PM
http://business2.blogs.com/utilitybelt/2006/10/improved_oqo_ha.html

Can this thing at least scan business cards?

We bought the Samsung version of a tablet pc about a month ago and are absolutely amazed how well it performs. An additonal $150 in accessories made it perfect.

http://www.handtops.com/forum/752/0//OQO_Linux_Installation__amp_Configurati.html

Oh and this:
ftp://ftp.oqo.com/unsupported/linux/OQOLinux.html

MisterSym wrote:I was playing higly interactive VR games in the early 1990s, where you simply donned a helmet and the viewscreen was a stereoscopic vision display built into the helmet. That technology HAS to have come quite a bit further by now. Why aren't we seeing relatively affordable sunglass-style mono or stereo displays yet?

Here ya go, buddy:
http://www.myvu.com/
Around $300.

Ive got a buddy who has the previous model of the oqo and it still works great. Hes had the damn thing for coming on 2 or 3 years i think. It travels very well and holds its.... uh, charge holding ability (how can i put this....) very well also (after 2-3 years of rather heavy use, my buddies older oqo still gets abt. 90 mins on a charg)
If you have the money, its not a bad buy. they're very dependable in what ive known of them

Lasareath wrote:Buy a Raon Vega, the battery lasts 5.0Hours!

I kind of like the Vega, however the biggest problem in my mind is the lack of internal WiFi and Bluetooth. It does include a USB WiFi adapter, however that's just not the same; a USB or CardBus adapter sticking out of your computer is at risk of being broken off. Also, Bluetooth would be nice, but I consider WiFi absolutely essential, with Bluetooth being useful primarily for interface devices (mouse, etc.)

The best reasons to get the Vega are the small size, long battery life, and reasonable price, at around $900. The only thing I'm unsure about is the AMD Geode processor; I'm sure it works well enough in this UMPC, but there's just very little actual analysis of it (I think the Vega is the first, or one of the first commercial applications of that CPU.)

Check it out here:
http://www.dynamism.com/vega/main.shtml

Doesn't the Samsung Blackjack run Word, Excel, etc. in addition to standard PDA phone functionality? Why for $400 more would I want this thing? Bigger screen? I think not.

I just wanted to add that the Archos PMA430 that was just sold here on WOOT is a great alternative to a device like the OQO; the Archos is not nearly as powerful as the OQO, however it is basically a tiny computer running Linux. Both have 30GB of storage and 802.11b, along with digitizers (touch-screens.) You can install many applications on the PMA430, including productivity applications and games (a.k.a. "unproductivity" applications ;)

All that for $300.... While the OQO does have better hardware almost all around, it's just not worth the extra $500. The main advantage here is the ability to run full versions of desktop operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)

I just thought about the above while reading other users' comments about similar, but more attractively priced devices. I'm glad I bought one. Of course, this doesn't help anyone else since the PMA430 is no longer available on WOOT (although you could buy it somewhere else for more money.)

sellstar944 wrote:

Could you really do that? I wonder if best buy would issue store credit without a receipt. That alone would make this worth it I think!

I dont think so:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=page&contentId=1117177044087&id=cat12098

I hit the woot... I travel to races and have to download files into winders only apps.

now no lappie lugged around.

thank god. might prompt me to get a slingbox for the S3 tivo too...

g

rafcon wrote:The fact that it is currently on the PC World list of 25 worst tech inventions... well... that is some scary stuff right there.

What's even worse? I owned a few of the things on that list and I hated them at that time... so I am gonna take their word on this one.

Shame woot... for shame.

The one mentioned in the PC world article was the first version that came out over two years ago. It had no tablet capability, half the amount of RAM, and a smaller hard drive. This one is the next generation model.

I have been waiting on a deal for this device. I intend to use it for business trips where I presentations using powerpoint. This will work great in that role. It will be much nicer to carry this smaller device rather than a whole laptop. It is not for everyone, but it definitely has its uses.

Good luck returning this to Best Buy without a receipt. I may try to return something else to best buy tomorrow, to test the waters, heh.

I just bought one.
i also have the earlier model and I am planning on selling the older model which i am sure will be sold on ebay for almost the price on this new model. This way, i will be able to have a new computer for the price i pay for the older one.
It does get really hot though. Expecting the new model not to be as hot.
And if you are waiting for the newer model to be released, really, really, better have 2,500 since that pretty much their introductory price.

belloc wrote:

It will run Office? on a 5 inch screen? browse the internet on 5 inches??? Not sure I get it even if it does run my apps on a non x86 cpu.

Um, it runs Windows XP; what sort of CPU do you suppose that requires?

For those wondering why they just wouldn't use their PDA ... I have the T-Mobile MDA. Works great, does a lot of nice things. However, it is not a laptop replacement. Windows Mobile will allow you to limp along while at an airport or killing time in a boring meeting. Other than that it is simply a big phone with a slide out keyboard.

This PC is portable, can run most Windows apps AND it can be docked for use with a full size keyboard and display through a monitor. I could really see this as a laptop replacement.

That being said, I don't have one myself. Not sure I would want to drop $800 to find out if this thing is really as cool as I think it would be.

jibal wrote:

Um, it runs Windows XP; what sort of CPU do you suppose that requires?

It obviously must use the x3.14159 CPU designed by extra terrestrials and sent down to spy on us :D

CurtisGlass wrote:Good luck returning this to Best Buy without a receipt. I may try to return something else to best buy tomorrow, to test the waters, heh.

If you wanted to be dishonest and steal for a living, the smart thing to do would be:

Buy one brand new at a local store and make a photocopy of the legitimate receipt. Now return the unit you just purchased but keep the original receipt or at least a photocopy of the receipt. Then buy a second unit from a cheaper source like woot being careful to ensure they are the same exact model / packaging / barcode. Finally return the second unit at a local store along with your authentic receipt, preferably at a different outlet that won't recognize you.

Of course this amounts to retail theft by deception and carries similar penalties to shoplifting or writing bad checks. I know because I have prosecuted several cases for this, one of which was severe enough that the secret service was involved due to other factors. Also, be advised that some store systems may be smart enough to flag the item as returned on the first trip, then when the same receipt is used to make the second return their system will reject or decline the refund, or possibly prompt them to give you a gift card, or just have you arrested...

wootmaddy wrote:This is an awesome price for this wonderful gadget. I would get one for myself if I had the money. If you travel quite a bit, the you'll seriously love this, esp. at this price.

The Crusoe chip is very good, it uses less energy and produces less heat so this device is likely to last much longer than most electronics and is easily upgradeable.

yangoss wrote:

You have made solid points... the link I found below has a post that describes how to use a Vonage account to get phone service almost anywhere. Sounds interesting.

Posted by: Alan | Oct 25, 2006 1:41:45 PM
http://business2.blogs.com/utilitybelt/2006/10/improved_oqo_ha.html

What link to Vonage?

Smartings wrote:http://www.hhcmag.com/reviews/oqomodel01personalpc/index.htm
Review in Handheld Computing rates it B+
Says the case gets hot.

Thats refering to the wrong model. The 01 not the 01+

djames42 wrote:

Because this thing gives you access to viruses and spyware, just like every other Windows box.

No thanks. Goodnight...

LOL! man.. when i laugh out loud i remember why i love reading these forums when i have no intention on buying the item.

Bezalel wrote:

The touchscreens on Tablet PCs only respond to the pen, they will not respond to a finger press.

Thats true for my tablet pc, but not true for my Palm or my HP version of this (rx5915) fingers work very well indeed, providing you can actually hit the little spaces, so a pen does work better but isn't the only way to access the screen.

can I put linux on this, I'm really not a windows person.

My boss handed me one to test to see if we want to buy these. Findings: VERY cute; great GADGET appeal; boots VERY slowly; screen is WAY TOO small; very INCONSISTENT wireless performance. Conclusion: Could find no usable function due to it's limiting factors.

ummm, wait a second...
why have 28% of people purchased 3?

is this Best Buy return thing for real?
are they all planning on getting $900+ apiece for these on eBay?
is there another return scam i don't know about?

i must know.

Wow..this is soo cool...why's it more than a Laptop?

MisterSym wrote:I was playing higly interactive VR games in the early 1990s, where you simply donned a helmet and the viewscreen was a stereoscopic vision display built into the helmet. That technology HAS to have come quite a bit further by now. Why aren't we seeing relatively affordable sunglass-style mono or stereo displays yet?

atomizer wrote:Here ya go, buddy:
http://www.myvu.com/
Around $300.

I forgot to add the "Bluetooth-compatible" caveat that is necessary with any portable device. ;) Of course, wireless video would be very difficult, me'thinks....considering the bandwidth that would be necessary.

However, now that I've looked at such a product, I'm not sure I'd want one anymore. Unless, of course, it was combined with a Senseboard Virtual Keyboard, a Kitty device, or any of the many other v-keyboard technologies (provided the v-keyboard can be used blindly, as you're eyes would be pretty well usurped by the stereoscopic display).

Maybe I've read too much cyberpunk in my life, but I'm thinking that by the time I'm 40 (ten years), most technology should be nigh-completely portable and wireless, except for power sources.