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Only this time they've shrunk and been reborn as ultramobile PCs. (Or, if you're Microsoft, which created this new format: Ultra-Mobile PCs.)</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>Samsung's Q1 is one of the first of these new ultra-portables to hit the market, beginning today, and it's one nifty machine. Unlike their predecessors, these devices could be a big hit — particularly if the price shrinks as well.</p><div class="aC"><div class="textSmallGrey w320"><a href="#storyContinued">Story continues below ↓</a><hr noshade size="1"> advertisement <div style="padding:0 10 10 10;"><script>ad_dap(250,300,'&PG=NBC9CM&AP=1089');</script></div><hr noshade size="1"></div></div><a name="storyContinued"></a><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>Sizewise, an ultramobile PC is bigger than a PDA, but smaller than a traditional laptop. Unlike PDAs, these devices are full-functioning Windows computers; unlike most laptops, however, there's no built-in keyboard. Data is input instead through a touch screen.</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>Why a new device? Well, tablet PCs were never really embraced by the majority of the computer-buying public. Not willing to give up on the idea completely, Microsoft worked with some partners to create a new, smaller tablet form factor, with the aim of a much lower target price as well. Before the UMPCs were unveiled at CeBIT in March, the devices were known by the codename "Origami."</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>(MSNBC.com is a Microsoft - NBC joint venture.)</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>Inside their plastic shells, UMPCs run on the latest version of Windows XP for tablets, with sophisticated processors, lots of memory and storage plus lots of mobile-ready technologies built inside. Each UMPC must have a display no bigger than 7-inches, weigh no more than 2 pounds and be Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth enabled, with USB 2.0 port(s) for connecting devices and peripherals. Manufacturers can then stack on extras, such as a TV tuner, GPS or camera.</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span><b><strong>Perfect size<br></strong></b>Samsung's Q1 is a promising start for the UMPCs. It’s a slick machine — glossy black with a beautiful 7-inch color touch screen, a 900 MHz Intel Celeron-M ULV processor, 512MB of memory and a 1.8-inch, 40 GB hard drive. It measures roughly 9 by 5.5 by 1 inch and weighs 1.7 pounds. The internal, rechargeable battery lasted a little more than 3 hours per charge. Optional larger capacity batteries are available but they add weight and bulk.</p><p class="textBodyBlack"><span id="byLine"></span>At this point, I must admit that I have never been a fan of tablet computers. The way I use a computer, a laptop serves my needs perfectly. 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