Welcome to Ultra Mobile PCs Info

Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), previously known by its codename Project Origami, is a small form factor tablet PC. It was developed as a joint development excercise between Microsoft, Intel, and Samsung, among others. It features Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system and ultra low voltage Intel Pentium processors, in the range of 1 GHz. The portability of the Ultra-Mobile PC is likely appeal to international business travellers and global backpackers.
 

Ultra Mobile PCs have a screen size of 20 cm (around 7 inches) touch sensitive screen at a minimum resolution of 800 x 480, and runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. To make the interface suited for the small form factor, the interface is slightly tweaked. In addition, a software suite, known as the Touch Pack Interface is included, to make the interface more suitable for use of stylus as well as hand.

The Ultra Mobile PC is just a platform, for which manufacturers can design any model they want, provided they meet or exceed the baseline specifications laid down by Microsoft. When the UMPC was disclosed as CeBit, 2006, Samsung, ASUS and Founder had near-complete devices on display. Pricing is expected to be in between USD 599 to USDS 999.

UMPCs will, as they run Windows XP operating system, be able to run any software that has been written for the platform, though the small form factor will mandate some tweaks of the interface. The standard Windows XP interface is the default, though a choice of having an interface more suited for the small form factor, is available by using the Touch Pack Interface. Due to the small size, it wont feature a keyboard, but a virtual keyboard, known as DialKeys, included in the Touch Pack Interface, is provided. Also, since the device has standard USB 2.0 connectivity, external keyboards and mice can be attached.

UMPCs will include 1 GHz Intel Celeron M, Pentium M or VIA C7-M processors, with 256 MB RAM, and will include 30 GB to 60 GB harddisks, depending on the manufacturer. They could also feature GPS, webcam, fingerprint reader, TV tuner and memory card reader. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet are all supported as well.

UMPCs have enough processing power to support audio, video, and gaming, in addition to having rich support for browsing the internet as well as for other communication and networking applications. Windows Media Player will be included, with minor tweaks to provide a better experience on the small screen. The devices will also feature DirectX 8 class graphics. All standard applications available for standard Tablet PCs are available as well.