OQO Minicomputer Lives
One of the more interesting potential technologies we’ve been watching is the OQO, an “ultra personal computer.” Built to be the size of a handheld (4.9 inches x 3.4 inches x 0.9 inches), it is actually a full Windows XP computer. With a touch screen, wireless networking, and hiding keyboard, it sounds like a lot of portable power. Hypothetically, anway, since the device was first announced nearly two years ago but has never actually appeared.
However, it looks like the OQO may finally make it to market. This article takes a look at the testing program now starting up where 40 users will try out trial versions of the computer, with a planned fall release date. You can view more pictures and get full specifications at the home OQO website.
It will probably be an expensive little critter when it comes out, much more than educators can afford for school use. However, it can give us a look into the not-too-distant future, when pocket-sized devices are full-powered computers, and will at some time fall into the same price range has current handhelds.