For those businessmen and high profile executives, those who want compact, reliable and not too bulky hand held computers and not fumble with miniature keys of a mobile phone or a blackberry handset the Asus R2H Ultra Mobile PC is the right solution.
The Asus R2H Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), one of the first to be launched, is a result of combining Intel’s low power technology leadership with Asus’ expertise in delivering innovative platform solutions. The first generation of this exciting category - a PC companion that allow users to communicate, access information, be entertained and stay productive on the go.
The R2H is the first UMPC from ASUS and has a stylus, which should be used together with Microsoft’s Touch Pack software. This unit recognises handwriting and converts what is written on screen into text.
It’s 7-inch LCD touch screen with handwritten input support and solid security protection, the UMPC has been very useful for basically three things: internet-based communication, website design and computing our expenses.
Launched in Taipei, Taiwan on August 25, 2006 by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), one of the world’s leading providers of high-performance notebook computers, the latest R2H Ultra-Mobile PC has everything that a modern-day on-the-move high-profile executive would possibly want. Its features include a built-in high-resolution (1.3 MP) webcam, global positioning system (GPS), biometric fingerprint authentication, handwriting and voice recognition capabilities. This ultra compact PC is perhaps one of the best things to happen in mobile computing and entertainment area. It’s possibly the first all-in-one mobile device that enables users to stay connected, productive and their data secure wherever they are in the world.
One of the unique security features of the R2H is total data protection with both software and hardware solutions including fingerprint authentication which scans fingerprint pattern from the live layer of the skin, bypassing any common skin surface conditions.
The R2H runs on Windows ® XP Tablet PC Edition and is preloaded with Touch Pack software and ergonomic hardware interface complete with function keys laid out on both sides of the front panel, for ease of including a full set of control keys, mouse, scroll buttons, hot keys as well as on-screen keypad.
The UMPC is packed with computing, multimedia and connectivity functions such as built-in Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), wireless lan and a RJ 45 interface for wired lan.
Additional features include a satellite GPS provides a comprehensive travel guide eliminating the use of paper maps or ask for directions!
The foldable GPS antenna facilitates convenient storage. Summing up the UMPC is a must use tool for anybody on the move who wants to be in touch while on the move even if he is in some remote corner of the world.
R2H Specifications
Processor: Intel® Celeron® M ULV Processor (900MHz)
Operating System: Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition
Memory: Onboard 256MB, DDRII 533, 1x SoDimm socket for expansion up to 768MB DDRII 667 DRAM support
Monitor: 7″ WXGA touch screen LCD, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligent Engine
Hard disk drive: PATA 1.8″ HDD 4200PRM 20/30/40/60 GB
Communication facilities: Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR,
3 USB ports,
1 SD Card-Reader
1 GPS
1 Finger Print Reader
Physical dimensions: 23.4 x 13.3 x 2.8cm
Weight: 830g
Looks and feels really sturdy and has traveled nearly 19,000 km in the tank bag of my motorcycle through all kinds of roads ranging from super highways, state roads, potholed field like trails, trek routes.
The look and feel is simply great with its brushed metal finish and easy to use neatly laid out buttons and highly responsive and easy to operate controls.
Here is a comparison of the 4 best in the fray:
| Asus R2H UMPC | Sony VAIO TXN17P/B | Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC | Fujitsu U1010 | |
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| Price | $999-$1299 | $2,699 | $799-$1,499 | $1500 |
| Processor | Intel ULV Celeron M 900MHz | 1.2GHz Intel Core Solo U1400 | Intel A110 | 800MHz Intel A110 (512KB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB) |
| Display | 7-inch WVGA TFT LCD touchscreen | 11.1-inch screen with native resolution of 1,366×768 | 7-inch TFT passive touch-screen | 5.6-inches with 1024 x 600 native resolution and passive digitiser |
| Hard Drive | PATA 1.8″ HDD 4200PRM 20/30/40/60 GB | 80GB hard drive (4,200rpm) | 60GB | 40GB (4200 rpm) |
| GPS | yes | No | No | No |
