Smart Q7 Tablet

[wodin]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

The site came up okay for me. You have to order by email (I think).

Hmmm, it's prolly Mordred, the preventer of information has the Chinese website blocked!

[Sonist]

Originally Posted by tompe

Why do you whant OLED? The OLED display on my Nokia N85 gives good colors and it might save a bit on the battery but it does not work at all in sun light.

The fact that Nokia chose a screen which doesn't work well under direct sunlight, doesn't mean, that all OLED screens do not work.

There is Transparent OLED, as well as a number of other ways to address this issue. See this.

[eimert]

Hi there,

not to start a flame war - but would it be possible run Windows Mobile on that machine? I am no computer specialist, but I seem to remember that ARM processors are also widely used in PDAs running Windows Mobile. I would just love to use my trusted µBook reader on that tablet ...

Cheers,
Klaus

[Nate the great]

Originally Posted by eimert

Hi there,

not to start a flame war - but would it be possible run Windows Mobile on that machine? I am no computer specialist, but I seem to remember that ARM processors are also widely used in PDAs running Windows Mobile. I would just love to use my trusted µBook reader on that tablet ...

Cheers,
Klaus

It's certainly possible, but I don't know that it's practical. I do know that the seller says someone has gotten Windows CE 6.0 running from a SD card.

[ProDigit]

it has no e-ink screen, battery life is not 2 weeks, resolution is only 800x480 (480p) where as ebook readers with e-ink screen have an 800x600 resolution.

It's a good mini netbook, but I would prefer an Asus EeePc 901, has a larger screen and has more items like USB ports, even faster processor, more ram(though lower battery life), and more diskspace. It also has XP installed (Linux free and/or optional, drivers free online).

It might be me, but an electronic book device for me needs to have lots of battery life (just like a notebook or any electronic device)... I remember playing my first gameboy for several days before the battery got empty.

Ow, and Chippy, nice to see you here too!

[Nate the great]

Originally Posted by ProDigit

it has no e-ink screen, battery life is not 2 weeks, resolution is only 800x480 (480p) where as ebook readers with e-ink screen have an 800x600 resolution.

It's a good mini netbook, but I would prefer an Asus EeePc 901, which costs less, has a larger screen and has more items like USB ports, even faster processor, more ram(though lower battery life), and more diskspace. It also has XP installed (Linux free and/or optional, drivers free online).

It might be me, but an electronic book device for me needs to have lots of battery life (just like a notebook or any electronic device)... I remember playing my first gameboy for several days before the battery got empty.

The 901 w/XP costs less than $240? Really? I'll go get one.

[wwang]

Can you post the specs on the power supply input, and output? What kind of battery it is likely to be?

Example stats:
IE the power supply is 110V AC and the output is 11.1VDC at 500ma and the battery is 2000mah.

[ColdSun]

The battery is 4500mAH. Chippy might be able to answer the other power supply questions.

[ProDigit]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

The 901 w/XP costs less than $240? Really? I'll go get one.

srry, $279 is the closest I can get. I still prefer it over any other mini notebook, despite it's age.

[ColdSun]

I don't want a larger screen or a keyboard.

[rdelfin]

Originally Posted by tompe

Is this really correct (do you have a reference)? I always thought that the motivation was to get better battery time and get a more paper like experience with much better resolution and contrast and working in sun light.

I'm not talking about "Motivations", I'm talking about benefits, but if having to have any sort of references is your thing, the best I can do right now is to give you a few sources just as an example of what is to be found (which in turn they had to make use of references that you may investigate further).


Taken from: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-e-ink.htm

An advantage of e ink displays over the backlit displays of cell phones, PDAs, and similar other electronic devices is that they consume much less energy because they require power only when the display is changed. In addition, they are easier on the human eye because backlighting strains the reader's eyes.

Taken from: http://www.aip.org/dbis/stories/2007/17027.html

BENEFITS: The E-Ink technology is reflective, so it uses almost no power; even large displays will use a minimum amount of electricity. So the Sony Reader need not be turned off; it can be set aside just as one would do with a printed book. The current page remains on the screen without draining any battery power. In fact, a single charge is good for 7,500 page turns. The screen is easily readable outdoors. And E-Ink can be used to coat almost any surface, so it is ideal for flexible display applications. Also, studies have shown that users reported increased readability and minimal eyestrain compared to other electronic book technology. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., contributed to the information contained in the TV portion of this report.

Taken from: http://www.obsessable.com/glossary/e-ink/

E-ink describes a type of display that is high contrast and doesn't require power to maintain state. E-ink doesn't use any sort of backlight natively, making text more readable and eases potential eye strain. While there are a variety of technologies behind e-ink, the basic premise remains the same: pieces of e-ink have a dark side and a light side, with magnets or other methods being used to toggle between the states.

And yes, battery life and contrast in sun light are two factors as well (and btw, better contrast is easier to the eye).

If you still find your self hungry for more: try google

[Chippy]

Originally Posted by wwang

Can you post the specs on the power supply input, and output? What kind of battery it is likely to be?

Example stats:
IE the power supply is 110V AC and the output is 11.1VDC at 500ma and the battery is 2000mah.

PSU is 100-250v (american plug, you'll need an adaptor, i'm using it in Germany with no problem) and the output is 5v. I haven't measured the current. I am tempted to try my Nokia adaptor which fits it you wiggle it in but i'm having too much fun with the Q7 to risk it!

Note that the battery isn't easily replaceable.

Steve.

[Chippy]

I've prepared a review that will be posted on UMPCPortal tomorrow. It's not a traditional formal review but more of a thought-piece that contains all the technical information you'll need to make a decision, links to gallery and all the videos.

[tompe]

Originally Posted by rdelfin

I'm not talking about "Motivations", I'm talking about benefits,

Oh, I did not know that "came about because it does not have" could mean that it was just a benefit.

[pathfinderca]

Originally Posted by Nate the great

What country? What shipping method?

I can say that if you have them ship it "EMS"(I think that's what it is), custom dues shouldn't cost you anything in the US. You'll pick up the package at the post office.

If you use Fedex or UPS you will be charged by them. I don't know how much.

You are always so great and helpful.