Who knew that dropping a “0” and adding a “+” could have such an impact on a portable PC. Ok, ok – maybe there was a tiny bit more work that went into updating OQO’s latest handheld, but oh wow was it worth it. It wasn’t exactly a complete surprise thanks to prototype demos and a Digital Experience email, but OQO officially unwrapped its model 2+ this morning at CES and it really is a thing of beauty. Talk is cheap – let’s move right to the specs:
processor
- 1.86GHz Intel® Atom™ Z540 (also available with 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520)
operating system
- Windows Vista® Business
- Windows® XP Professional
- Windows® XP Home
display
- size: 5″
- native resolution: 800×480
- zoom: 1000×600 and 1024×768 interpolated modes
- screen technology: WVGA active matrix OLED (LCD also available)
- controls: ambient light sensor, adjustable brightness
- external display support: VGA*, HDMI, & DVI monitors up to 1920×1200 resolution, DisplaySense™ for detection and recall of external display settings, simultaneous output to the internal display and one external monitor supported
wireless & networking
- Wireless WAN (optional): Integrated Gobi 3G mobile broadband (EV-DO and HSPA)
- Wireless LAN: Atheros tri-mode 802.11a/b/g with diversity
- Bluetooth technology: Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
- Ethernet protocol: 10/100 available with VGA/Ethernet adapter (optional accessory)
graphics
- Chipset: Intel SCH US15W (GMA500)
- video RAM: dynamically allocated shared video memory
storage
- HDD capacity: up to 120GB (60GB also available)
- HDD protection: shock-mounted, drop detect technology
- also available with 60GB Solid State Drive(SSD)
memory
- installed: 2GB (1GB also available)
- type: DDR2 SDRAM
- speed: 533 MHz
input
- backlit thumb keyboard:
- integrated touchscreen
- backlit thumb keyboard
- 58 keys total: 4 SmartLock™ keys, 18 function keys, & number pad
- dedicated mouse and zoom buttons
- track stick pointing device
- stylus (optional accessory)
ports
- audio jack: 1/8″ x 1 line in/line out
- video out: HDMI port, VGA/Ethernet adapter (optional accessory), HDMI-DVI adapter available
- 1 docking/power connector
- 1 USB 2.0 compliant port
audio
- internal speaker and microphone
- stereo audio jack (line in/line out)
dimensions
- chassis: rugged magnesium alloy
- size: 5.6″(W) x 3.3″(H) x 1.0″(D)
- weight: 1.0 lb with standard battery (weight may vary based on hardware configuration)
battery
- type: removable lithium-ion polymer battery
- capacity: 4500mAh (standard), 9000mAh (double capacity)
- built-in fuel gauge
- estimated life: 3.5 hours (standard), 7 hours (double capacity)
We weren’t kidding, it’s way too sexy. As far as pricing goes, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that this new model will start at a pretty reasonable $999. Don’t get ahead of yourself however; $999 gets you the 1.33GHz version while the 1.83GHz version starts at $1,499. Options also add up pretty quickly: $149 for EV-DO, $399 for a docking station with integrated CD/DVD RW drive, $279 – $379 for extended warranties of varying lengths and an even $700 if you want to get saucy with the 60GB SSD drive. The model 2+ will be available some time in 1H 2009.
