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Reviewed: OQO Model e2

September 27, 2007 9:18 am

OQO is a company that specialises in UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs). The OQO Model e2 (£1149 inc. VAT) is its latest device.

The front of the Model e2 is devoid of buttons, dominated instead by a 5-inch display. With a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, images appear sharp and usable. If icons and text are too large or small, you can also zoom in and out.

We found the display bright and colourful. While rival UMPCs offer touchscreen panels the Model e2’s is digitised. This means you’ll need a stylus and Windows XP Tablet Edition to use it, but it’s a precise way of navigation.

The display slides up to reveal a QWERTY keypad. The buttons are designed to be pressed with your thumbs, so it’s never going to beat a regular laptop for comfort. However, with a good amount of space between keys, and raised buttons it’s easy to […]

Original post by Phillip Barker

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