Comments on: From the Samsung Summit, the SPH P9000 http://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: First look - SPH-P9000 UMPC with a built in keyboard « Hong Kong Phooeyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1609 First look - SPH-P9000 UMPC with a built in keyboard « Hong Kong Phooey Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:40:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1609 [...] Judy@ Gear Diary posted some nice pics on the first look of the Sansung SPH-9000 UMOC featuring 5″ screen, full size neboard, , link is here.  Also a geat video from Vincent from SlashGear.  This thing cost less than US$2,000. [...]

]]> By: Nokia: Samsung Is Gonna Kill You! « Mike Cane’s Bloghttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1587 Nokia: Samsung Is Gonna Kill You! « Mike Cane’s Blog Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:21:48 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1587 [...] Judie at Gear Diary has some great pictures and info here. [...] [...] Judie at Gear Diary has some great pictures and info here. [...]

]]> By: Judiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1562 Judie Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:03:54 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1562 All good points Doug, but I have a strong suspicion that since it will be over a year before the P9000 is released in the US, the Korean version we were shown will <strong>not</strong> be the final version that ends up here. Of course, I could be wrong. Although the P9000 is not what I think of when I think of my ideal UMPC, it is certainly innovative and when you see what they folded up into such a tiny package - its one of those things you just want to play with! But the price <em>is</em> a killer... And it's not the eReader or movie machine we are always pining for. :sigh: All good points Doug, but I have a strong suspicion that since it will be over a year before the P9000 is released in the US, the Korean version we were shown will not be the final version that ends up here. Of course, I could be wrong.

Although the P9000 is not what I think of when I think of my ideal UMPC, it is certainly innovative and when you see what they folded up into such a tiny package – its one of those things you just want to play with!

But the price is a killer…

And it’s not the eReader or movie machine we are always pining for. :sigh:

]]> By: dougomhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1561 dougom Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:56:40 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1561 Hm. Well, I hate to be negative, because overall I like the form factor, but I have to say that without a touchscreen, and given when people say "less than $2000" what they usually mean is "$1999.99," I just don't see how it is attractive. And what is the weight? Is it in the 1Kg range, between 1lb and 1Kg, or less than 1 lb? Because if it's more than a pound, and if it comes in near a grand, and it doesn't have a touchscreen, why not get a Sony Vaio UX? And given a 2008 release date, I'm guessing Sony will have both a reduced-cost version of the UX, as well as a solid-state HDD version available. Not to mention whatever uber-PDA/microUMPC device HTC is going to come out with in the first half of 2007. Or perhaps even the rumored Nokia E90. I dunno; it's cute and all, but I don't see it doing that well, honestly. I'm just going to keep a'waitin'. Hm. Well, I hate to be negative, because overall I like the form factor, but I have to say that without a touchscreen, and given when people say “less than $2000″ what they usually mean is “$1999.99,” I just don’t see how it is attractive. And what is the weight? Is it in the 1Kg range, between 1lb and 1Kg, or less than 1 lb? Because if it’s more than a pound, and if it comes in near a grand, and it doesn’t have a touchscreen, why not get a Sony Vaio UX? And given a 2008 release date, I’m guessing Sony will have both a reduced-cost version of the UX, as well as a solid-state HDD version available. Not to mention whatever uber-PDA/microUMPC device HTC is going to come out with in the first half of 2007. Or perhaps even the rumored Nokia E90.

I dunno; it’s cute and all, but I don’t see it doing that well, honestly. I’m just going to keep a’waitin’.

]]> By: ChrisSperahttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1550 ChrisSpera Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:09:43 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1550 I have yet to see a UMPC that would attract me and my $$. I like converged, but I can't see spending that much $$ on something that won't be a desktop replacement. I just can't and won't do it. Now... guess who's been a good boy and getting a new Mac Book Pro today?? :-D I have yet to see a UMPC that would attract me and my $$. I like converged, but I can’t see spending that much $$ on something that won’t be a desktop replacement. I just can’t and won’t do it.

Now… guess who’s been a good boy and getting a new Mac Book Pro today?? :-D

]]> By: Judiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1537 Judie Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:33:42 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1537 Hi guys, I just got in from New York or would have answered sooner…talk about a fast trip, and I am beat – but it was such a great experience. :-D

So ANYWAY!

Khurram, thank you for answering those questions and for posting your video! :-)

Guys, it is not a perfect UMPC, but it is getting closer to ideal in many ways. The connectivity and the WiMAX network ability alone make it something special! I want to try one out – and yes, if I ever get one to give away you’re entered David! ;-)

Best I can tell, the keyboard needs to be somewhat flat – like on the user’s knees. The keyboard is larger than a thumbboard by far – maybe 3/4 a regular keyboard? (rough guess!!)

It has several ports – but they are not necessarily built-in. Look at these pictures for more detail:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/judiehughes/322419397/in/set-72157594420313921/ and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/judiehughes/322419477/in/set-72157594420313921/

I’ll post a little bit more about the P9000 and a lot more about 4G and WiMAX tomorrow. It’s bedtime now. :-P

]]> By: khurram_farooqhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1533 khurram_farooq Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:38:25 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1533 I am also one of those who registered to comment on your Virtual Keyboard post, but since I am already logged in, I might as well give my 2 cents worth here. I had the chance to handle one of these babies at Gitex in Dubai last month. Here's a video of it in action: http://khurramfarooq.blogspot.com/2006/11/samsung-origami-pc.html The major drawback from considering it to be an ultimate UMPC is the fact that it doesn't have a touchscreen. I confirmed it myself (the dumb blondes at the stalls usually have no idea :) ) However, it is a very refreshing concept. If there was some way to add a touchscreen, as well as change the folding mechanism so that the part with the screen stays on top and can be folded in two ways: flipped with the screen facing in for protection, and the screen facing out for data entry. That would be awesome! I am also one of those who registered to comment on your Virtual Keyboard post, but since I am already logged in, I might as well give my 2 cents worth here. I had the chance to handle one of these babies at Gitex in Dubai last month. Here’s a video of it in action: http://khurramfarooq.blogspot.com/2006/11/samsung-origami-pc.html

The major drawback from considering it to be an ultimate UMPC is the fact that it doesn’t have a touchscreen. I confirmed it myself (the dumb blondes at the stalls usually have no idea :) ) However, it is a very refreshing concept. If there was some way to add a touchscreen, as well as change the folding mechanism so that the part with the screen stays on top and can be folded in two ways: flipped with the screen facing in for protection, and the screen facing out for data entry. That would be awesome!

]]> By: Just Another Mobile Monday » Great Pics of the New SPH-P9000 UMPC at Gear Diaryhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1514 Just Another Mobile Monday » Great Pics of the New SPH-P9000 UMPC at Gear Diary Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:23:26 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1514 [...] Gear Diary - SPH-P9000 Post [...] [...] Gear Diary – SPH-P9000 Post [...]

]]> By: dougomhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1512 dougom Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:16:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1512 My questions: o) Touchscreen, yes or no? o) If a touchscreen, can you fold it back around, similar to the HTC Universal, so that you <i>don't have to</i> use the keyboard? o) Screen size is 5"--good! Screen default resolution? o) What kind of other things are we talking about, here? USB ports? built-in wifi, bluetooth, 3G support? What? My questions:

o) Touchscreen, yes or no?
o) If a touchscreen, can you fold it back around, similar to the HTC Universal, so that you don’t have to use the keyboard?
o) Screen size is 5″–good! Screen default resolution?
o) What kind of other things are we talking about, here? USB ports? built-in wifi, bluetooth, 3G support? What?

]]> By: MitchellOhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1510 MitchellO Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:55:24 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1510 That looks very neat!! Are you able to use it with just the screen exposed like a tablet PC? That looks very neat!! Are you able to use it with just the screen exposed like a tablet PC?

]]> By: GreatDayhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1505 GreatDay Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:26:56 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1505 My thoughts are: I'm raising my hand now, I'm registering, I'm submitting my entry, and when you give THIS ONE away, I am SO ready to win. I'll pay the shipping this time (I know---I am SUCH a big sport......) david. My thoughts are: I’m raising my hand now, I’m registering, I’m submitting my entry, and when you
give THIS ONE away, I am SO ready to win. I’ll pay the shipping this time (I know—I am SUCH a big sport……) david.

]]> By: Samsung SPH-P9000 UMPC more deets at Only UMPC | Ultra-Mobile PChttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1501 Samsung SPH-P9000 UMPC more deets at Only UMPC | Ultra-Mobile PC Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:14:40 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1501 [...] Samsung’s new SPH-P9000 in the flesh. It’s available in Korea early 2007 and stateside (maybe) Q2/Q3 from Sprint early 2008. The price is under $2000. It comes with a bundle of accessories including a very slim and sexy mobile handset. Gear Diary has some more pictures too Check it out [...]

]]> By: steve-chippyhttp://www.geardiary.com/2006/12/14/from-the-samsung-summit-the-sph-p9000/#comment-1497 steve-chippy Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:51:48 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=1519#comment-1497 Hi Judie. My first thoughts are - Bluetooth phone - great idea. Can one type on it with thumbs or without resting it on a surface. S. Hi Judie.

My first thoughts are – Bluetooth phone – great idea.
Can one type on it with thumbs or without resting it on a surface.

S.

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