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  OQO - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The OQO model 01 was announced several years before prototypes were even seen, leading many people to call it vaporware until it was finally released in the fall of 2004.
The OQO model 01+ was announced and released on September 27, 2005.
The OQO model 01+ running on Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 was introduced on January 4, 2006, taking advantage of handwriting recognition and navigation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/OQO   (316 words)

  
 OQO Computer Review - Tiscali.co.uk
The OQO really does fit in the palm of your hand and it is more powerful than most desktop computers.
What really separates the OQO from other handhelds like the Palm and Ipaq is that it is not trying to be a high-tech organiser.
OQO PCs are expected to be in the shops in the second half of 2002, priced around £700.Take a closer look at the OQO computer in the Technology photo gallery.
www.tiscali.co.uk /technology/reviews/oqo.html   (347 words)

  
 OQO: Ultra Personal Computer - TransmetaZone.com
Colin Hunter, President of OQO inc. (pronounced Oh-Q-Oh) gave us a run through on the sensitive prototype which had suffered some damage by an overzealous pen pusher (the touch sensitive screen was no longer working properly) and was clinging to life.
The OQO device is intended to function as a portable computer when away from the office, and is intended to be dockable in a mock notebook, or desktop to emulate common user interfaces.
As the OQO is the brains of each docking station, removing it allows the user to bring their data, projects and software with them where ever they may be.
www.transmetazone.com /articleview.cfm?articleID=1165   (275 words)

  
 The Mossberg Solution -- Personal Technology from The Wall Street Journal.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
In our tests, the OQO performed well at a variety of tasks, but there are significant downsides, mostly stemming from the cost of miniaturizing PC components and the compromises needed to cram a Windows computer into a hand-held package.
The OQO is a stubby rectangular metallic box, in gunmetal gray, whose top surface is dominated by a screen that measures 5 inches diagonally.
In addition, the OQO's USB port is the old, slow variety, and the keyboard layout is odd -- the ENTER key is on the bottom row and the @ symbol shares the W key.
ptech.wsj.com /archive/solution-20041013.html   (1207 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - OQO not just another handheld device   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
For now, the OQO — which weighs in at 14 ounces (0.4 kilograms) — is the only device of its type in the U.S. market.
The OQO is a product of four years of work, originating with a core group of five founders, including Bell, who previously worked for Apple Computer Inc. and the research arm of International Business Machines Corp.
OQO, with its sleek design and unusual looks, has made an impression on the early adopter set and can even be seen occasionally on prime-time television.
www.usatoday.com /tech/products/gear/computing/2004-10-26-plugged-in-oqo_x.htm   (695 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - OQO pocket-size Windows XP PC clever but could be better   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
OQO is expensive and takes up a lot of room.
I showed OQO to a friend who said he'd be willing to buy one at half the current price.
OQO has a hidden thumb-operated qwerty keyboard that reveals itself when you slide the screen upward.
www.usatoday.com /tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2004-10-20-oqo_x.htm   (1129 words)

  
 OQO model 01 Handheld Windows Computer - Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
OQO spent five years developing this handheld computer, and likely it took every day to fit a PC into a device the size of a large PDA.
We tested the OQO with the Motorola HS820 and though it was listed as an audio device after pairing, the OQO said it was a serial device and setup ports for it.
Using the OQO without an external mouse and keyboard can prove tedious as Windows XP is designed for the mouse and keyboard, and the OQO's stylus, eraser stick pointer and small keyboard can't compete with standard notebook input methods.
www.mobiletechreview.com /notebooks/OQO-model-01.htm   (3200 words)

  
 OQO, FlipStart, Sony U50, Sony U750P, FlyBook, Tiqit, Antelope- What is the OQO?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
OQO CEO Jory Bell confirms that the x86 architecture is capable of being used with any x86 based OS, such as Linux.
OQO has given their assurance that these issues would be worked out prior to launch.
OQO also preset all Windows system fonts to their largest which sort-of helps - but Microsoft don't use these settings for important dialog boxes etc so you still have to squint and bring the unit close to your eyes anyway.
www.handtops.com /show/news/42   (2176 words)

  
 jkOnTheRun: Further hardware problems for the OQO
Last month I reported a rash of hardware problems with the OQO that were being reported by the first group of consumers who took delivery of the ground-breaking ultra-portable.
OQO is giving owners an RMA to return the device for service but in the case of a dead adapter they are making the owners return the adapter rather than just shipping out a good adapter for replacement.
The fact that OQO is a small Company, and that this somehow excuses a significant failure rate is not an acceptable proposition, period.
jkontherun.blogs.com /jkontherun/2004/12/further_hardwar.html   (1799 words)

  
 Tiny 'Ultra-Personal' PC Poised To Hit Market - NewsFactor Network
A little-known company called OQO has unveiled what it calls the world's first "ultra-personal" computer, a PC the size of a handheld computer but with the power of a full-size desktop.
The OQO is a fully functional wireless PC powered by a Crusoe TM5800 processor that runs at up to 1 GHz and uses the Windows XP Professional operating system.
But OQO executives said their first product is a full-fledged, standalone PC that can be carried around as easily as a deck of cards.
www.newsfactor.com /perl/story/17306.html   (701 words)

  
 OQO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
OQO is a manufacturer of "ultra personal computers" or uPC.
The OQO Model01 was announced several years before prototypes were even seen, leading many people to call it vaporware.
It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
www.yotor.org /wiki/en/oq/OQO.htm   (90 words)

  
 OQO Ultra Personal Computer Page 1 - First Looks - Designtechnica
The OQO, by the company of the same name, is an ultra personal computer (uPC) that is due in the Fall of 2004.
According to the company, the OQO computer is the "much-anticipated mobility solution for people who until now had to choose between the bulk and awkwardness of a laptop and the limited capability of a PDA."
The OQO can be used with a stylus on the screen and you can slide the screen up to reveal the keyboard.
reviews.designtechnica.com /firstlook44.html   (444 words)

  
 Pocket PC Thoughts - Daily News, Views, Rants and Raves
The thickness of the OQO is comparable to the e805 with its extended battery (approximately.9" thick).
The OQO staff pointed out that it can be used with a bluetooth keyboard on the road, and as collapsible BT keyboards come out on the market, this may negate some of my concerns.
While the OQO may, in its final release, be able to resume as fast as my Toshiba Tablet PC (which is within approximately.5-1.5 seconds), you'd still have to wait for the operating system to "catch its breath" to enable you to switch or start Outlook.
www.pocketpcthoughts.com /index.php?topic_id=28713   (2258 words)

  
 Brighthand — OQO Makes Bid for Vaporware Hall of Fame
OQO has unveiled a design for the next generation of its small portable computer, also called the OQO.
OQO says this model will be available in the second half of this year for an undisclosed price.
The first version of the OQO was announced in April of 2002 and the company said at that time it expected a release to come later that year.
www.brighthand.com /article/OQO_Going_for_Vaporware_Hall_of_Fame   (364 words)

  
 New 'ultra-personal computer' will run Linux (and much more)
The OQO device's screen, though small, is said to provide sufficient resolution to be equivalent, when held in a hand at a typical distance of 8-20 inches from the user's eye, to a notebook's 12-14 inch LCD that rests on a desk at a distance of 1-2 feet from the user.
LinuxDevices.com learned from an undisclosed source that OQO is also developing a low-powered FM radio transmitter that will allow users of the device to wirelessly broadcast music from MP3s stored on its hard disk to their home or car stereos.
OQO was created by Jory Bell and Joe Betts-Lacroix, along with other members of the team that developed the Apple Titanium.
www.linuxdevices.com /news/NS4054087444.html   (799 words)

  
 OQO Model 1 Palm-size PC at CES 2004 - PCStats.com
OQO made its debut a year or two ago at PCexpo in New York, and since then this micro PC running WinowsXP has generated substantial interest, even if saleable units remained non-existant until just now.
With the aide of a docking cable, the OQO unit can be connected to a series of peripherals without the need for multiple adaptor wires.
Thanks to a Bluetooth chip, the OQO gains a broadened usefulness for situations where typing out a long document with your thumbs is just counterproductive.
www.pcstats.com /articleview.cfm?articleID=1525   (780 words)

  
 OQO Model 01+ Pocketable Windows XP Computer
The OQO model 01+ is optimized for highly mobile professionals in industries including public safety, healthcare, field service, insurance, manufacturing, sales and pharmaceutical.
OQO also introduces today several new accessories including a VGA adapter, battery charging adapter, and stronghold hard-anodized metal case all compatible with both model 01+ and model 01 computers.
The OQO model 01+ is now available from $1899 and can be purchased from the OQO store at oqo.com/store, or by calling OQO sales at 877.676.6688.
breakingnewsblog.com /pda/archives/oqo_model_01_pocketable_windows_xp_computer   (468 words)

  
 Gear Eye: The OQO hardware - Engadget   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
That's the OQO (which you should know about long before now, as we've been hyping this thing since forever ago) and we have a series of Gear Eye articles about this new type of computing device, which ushers forth a new era in portable desktop computing.
The OQO is 2 pricy to be a gadget.
The docking station that comes with the OQO allows the device to actually be your main computer so a user can just arrive at their desk, slide the OQO into its docking station and start working as if the OQO were a desktop PC.
www.engadget.com /2004/10/14/gear-eye-the-oqo-hardware   (4653 words)

  
 jkOnTheRun: Problems in OQO-land
There is little doubt the OQO is one of the most anticipated computers to come around.
The first OQOs have started appearing in customer's hands the last couple of weeks and I have been following a number of discussions in the OQO forums on handtops.com where most of the new OQO owners hang out to get some of their first impressions.
OQO will have to fix this pretty quickly as it makes a device intended to be mobile very unstable.
jkontherun.blogs.com /jkontherun/2004/11/problems_in_oqo.html   (4408 words)

  
 OQO 01+ pocketable PC ramps up specifications - infoSync World
OQO today announced the company's second ultraportable computer, the 01+.
An improvement on its existing offering, the OQO 01, the 01+ retains the exact form factor of its predecessor, improving solely in the area of specifications through the inclusion of a 30 GB hard drive; doubling the amount of RAM; and bumping USB connectivity up from 1.1 to 2.0.
The OQO 01+ is now available in the US for $1,900 USD, with the original model 01 remaining available with prices starting at $1,500 USD.
www.infosyncworld.com /news/n/6192.html   (483 words)

  
 OQO Model 01 - Computeract!ve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
It's also possible to operate the OQO without using the keyboard, as the screen is touch sensitive.
However, the OQO doesn't run the special Tablet edition of Windows designed for such PCs, so it seems that it falls somewhere in the middle, between a notebook and a tablet PC.
The OQO is capable of complex tasks such as displaying full-screen video with no problems, but this does cause the fans to spin heavily, which drains the battery quicker.
www.computeractive.co.uk /computeractive/hardware/2142976/oqo-model-01   (654 words)

  
 Brighthand — OQO Mini PC Coming in Mid-October
OQO has sent an email saying it expects to launch its model 01 ultra personal computer (uPC) on October 14 in San Fransisco.
The OQO model 01 will be 4.9 inches wide, 3.4 inches high, and 0.9 inches thick.
OQO says it will have a battery life of up to three hours.
www.brighthand.com /article/OQO_model_1_Coming_in_Mid-October   (370 words)

  
 PCWorld.com - First Look: OQO Handheld PC Fails to Excite
The jack resides on the bottom-most right corner of the unit, and once you plug in your headphones it's nearly impossible to continue thumb typing because the headphones' plug is in the way.
OQO promises up to three hours of run time between charges of the lithium ion battery, but I wasn't able to net much beyond two hours in my informal tests with Wi-Fi enabled.
In addition to the unit, its charging cable, and a basic case, OQO throws in a docking cradle, plus a port replicator cable that includes video-out, audio out, an ethernet port, and additional USB 1.1 and FireWire ports--everything you need to transform the Model 01 from a slow handheld into a super-pokey desktop.
www.pcworld.com /news/article/0,aid,118150,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp   (642 words)

  
 Dynamism.com - OQO Model 01 - Main
The degree of convenience the OQO 01+ offers is governed only by the number of ways in which you use a PC.
Uses vary by individual: on-the-go professionals have all their data on-hand and available, financial professionals have their proprietary Windows XP applications in their purse, students take notes in class and dock in the dorm, and there are many more applications.
Every OQO 01+ that is purchased from Dynamism includes our heralded rescue warranty and unlimited toll-free tech support.
www.dynamism.com /oqo/main.shtml   (350 words)

  
 OQO handtop just around the bend - infoSync World
OQO confirms its Windows XP-powered handtop, the OQO 01, is slated to go on sale on October 14th, featuring a WVGA touch screen, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 20 GB of storage - and more.
Still, OQO has managed to include an impressive array of features within its unit, which slides open to reveal an integrated thumbboard.
To be powered by a exchangeable Lithium Polymer battery, OQO claims a battery life of up to three hours for the 01, depending on usage.
www.infosyncworld.com /news/n/5374.html   (550 words)

  
 Geek.com Geek News - OQO: one step further than the IBM brick
The OQO is 4.9" by 2.9" by.9", and before you judge it on its waistline know that there's a lot packed in there.
This oqo device is almost ideal - I imagine almost 'wearing' it all the time, and, possibly using bluetooth, simply using whatever 'interface' tools seem best at any given time for the task at hand.
Because demand for the OQO UPC is currently greater than initial supply, a 20% non-refundable deposit is required in order to reserve a unit.
www.geek.com /news/geeknews/2002apr/bpd20020417011227.htm   (4349 words)

  
 Start-up shrinks PC to palm size | CNET News.com
The major difference is that the OQO device, which will come out in the second half of the year for around $1,000, is a complete Windows XP computer.
A lot of the design work at OQO, which was founded by engineers who worked on Apple's Titanium PowerBook went toward reducing the size of the power supply and the overall integration of the components, Hunter said.
The OQO is actually the first of a wave of computers with nontraditional designs.
news.com.com /2100-1040-883861.html   (1037 words)

  
 OQO Introduces Ultra-Personal Computer - TransmetaZone.com
When all the marketing pictures of the funky new palm-top OQO only show it in the off state something in the back of my head wonders if the manufacturers have actually moved past the prototype stage, or not.
In the past we have seen AutoCAD renderings of servers which never made it into the market, so it seems only fair that we should be shown a functional, and working OQO device before vesting too much interest in it, and its' ability to alter the portable market place.
On first glance the OQO resembles a glorified HDD-MP3 player which has been grafted to a plam-top notebook, and since there are no other comparable products on the market it is hard to see how useful something like this will ultimately be as it competes directly against the Palm and enhanced PDA-phone markets.
www.transmetazone.com /articleview.cfm?articleID=1060   (439 words)

  
 InformationWeek | Windows XP | OQO Updates Handheld Computer Running Windows XP | September 27, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The initial OQO drew a lot of attention for its small size and weight when it was introduced almost a year ago.
At about five inches by three-and-a-half inches by less than an inch, it is closer in size to a PDA than to a laptop.
The new OQO 01+ has roughly the same outer dimensions but sports a larger, built-in 30GB hard drive and more memory with 512MB.
www.informationweek.com /story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=171201109   (492 words)

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