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Review summary: The chip in this card may sound familiar to those who read June's 7600 GT review. In terms of basic architecture, the 7600 GS and 7600 GT are identical, but there are a few subtle differences.

Verdict: Kudos to Samsung for being the first to put an Origami device on sale. However, it has plenty to do to make the concept attractive enough to shift a significant number of units, and it certainly isn't going to do so at this price. There are also ...

Verdict: Microsoft's future of mobile computing may only appeal to select users

Verdict: Microsoft's future of mobile computing may only appeal to select users

Review summary: The Samsung Q1 is the first in a new breed of mobile computing dubbed UMPC, ultra mobile PC. The idea behind the UMPC is nothing new, but with a little marketing polish, the Microsoft team has re-badged what was known prior as a small screen slate ...

Review summary: The Ultra Mobile PC (code named Origami) is the result of Microsoft and Intel's collaboration to create a new kind of computing platform. It's not a notebook, though it can do anything a notebook can do, it's not a PDA since it's considerably larger ...

Pros: Incredibly portable yet usable Windows machine. Windows XP Tablet Edition and the excellent touch screen make the most of the device. The display is vibrant and responsive. Good built-in stereo sound with SRS and dual array mics. Intuitive and easy to ...

Cons: The resolution isn't consistently supported by 3rd party or even Microsoft's own software: dialog boxes will sometimes run off the bottom of the screen, requiring user-prowess and judicious use of the res switcher button. Price is high when the device ...

Verdict: There literally is pretty much nothing like it! it's gorgeous, it's cool and it functions well in a variety of rolls, from ultra-portable notebook to media player to digital note taker (and more). The hardware is of impeccable quality other than the ...