February 6th, 2007

OQO model 02OQO, the ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) maker, today announced that it is now offering the model 02 computer with integrated EV-DO Wireless WAN capability compatible with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service.

Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service provides average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second, and is currently available coast to coast covering more than 200 million people in over 242 major metropolitan areas, according to the press release.

The OQO model 02 UMPC with embedded EV-DO capability weights one pound and is claimed to be “the world’s smallest fully-functional PC”. Along with VIA’s C7M ultra-low voltage processor at 1.5GHz, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, and shock-mounted 60GB hard drive, it has a backlit keyboard and TouchScrollers. The model 02 supports dual external displays at up to 1920 x 1200 pixels through digital (HDMI/DVI) and analog (VGA) video interfaces.

Starting today, the OQO model 02 may be ordered with Windows Vista pre-installed and has a starting price of $1499.

Link: OQO model 02

In Laptop News, Wireless & Laptops, Ultra Mobile (UMPC)
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