Samsung Launches Q1 Ultra UMPC

Samsung announces the Samsung Q1 Ultra, an update from the Q1P Ultra-Mobile PC. There will be four models available which will keep professionals productive and connected while on the go. All versions (“Good” “Better” “Best” “SSD”) will feature a large 7” WSVGA display, Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A100 chip, Intel GAM 950 graphics, 1GB of RAM, 802.11B/g wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, webcam, 1.3MP camera, integrated speakers, and memory card readers.

The "Good" version will be priced at $999 and will feature a 40GB hard drive with a 600-MHz processor that will run Windows XP Tablet. The "Better" version , priced at $1,199 gets a larger 60GB hard drive and a faster 800-MHz processor which runs Windows Vista Home Premium. Taking a step up with the "Best" version, priced at $1,499 upgrades to a 80GB hard drive and an 800-MHz processor with HSDPA mobile broadband running Windows Vista Home Premium. Finally the "SSD", priced at $1,999 gets an 32 solid state drive to provide fast system and program bootups, an 800-MHz processor and HSDPA connectivity running Windows Vista Home Premium.

The two lower models will be available in May, with the other two following shortly after in July or August.