Gigabyte M700 UMPC surfaces at CeBIT

Engadget caught the M700 napping under glass but running Microsoft Windows Vista on the 1024 x 600 touchscreen. Although many folks will like the slim-bezel design, I know it won't cut it for me. Without some type of palm-rejection on these touchscreen devices, an inkers best friend is actually a larger bezel so you have place to rest that wrist and avoid vectoring. I'm willing to bet the M700 runs Vista adequately since it has 2 GB of RAM to complement the 1.2 GHz VIA C7-M processor. Smart move on Gigabyte's part to include two of their company name on the inside for RAM.

Looks to me like a small web-cam at the top right along with a left and right mouse button. On the left side there appears to be a directional button, scroll bar and zooming features. Storage capacity tops out at 60 GB, so you've essentially got a UMPC with many of the same specs already available in current devices. No major innovation here, but another option for folks looking at 7-inch slate UMPCs when it ships. One standout feature that could sway some folks: a docking station with optical drive for the M700 will allow your companion device to be more versatile when not on the go.

Comments

[Alslayer]

Nice specs, nice screen resolution, now what is the price?

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[Kevin C. Tofel]

No word on price or availability yet.

[seamonkey420]

@Kevin

i bet its prob not under $1000

honesstly cannot see any UMPC ever taking off with the mass market if costs over $1000... or UMPC themselves... look at all previous devices and their lack of market penetration..

yea, we don't want to pay that much for a device that does half of what a normal $800 laptop can do.. :)

just my $.02