Stone UMPC - First Look

ZeroHour · 11-01-2008, 03:03 PM

Post here and discuss the possibilities of the stone UMPC here.

Original article: http://www.edugeek.net/index.php/com...bettt-stone-pc

ittech · 11-01-2008, 03:28 PM

Wow that thing is ugly!

Props to them for looking at it but the beauty of the EEPC is its looks and cost. I don't want xp installed on it by default either. Linux is fine when its sold, just let the users do the software upgrades to XP.

PeterW · 11-01-2008, 05:04 PM

I think the cost may be prohibative on this unit if people are directly comparing it to the EePC, it is already available from a number of OEMs as well here is an example http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133791

SYSMAN_MK · 11-01-2008, 05:17 PM

Nice little scoop for Edugeek. Looks like a rebadged Belinea S.book 1

Intresting little thing. For those who are intrested have attached some press shots

StuartC · 11-01-2008, 05:25 PM

If i'm talking for personal use then the eee pc looks like more fun, purely for the gimmick of solid state and the customisations that can be done. I'd also use it as a cheap web browser/word processor on the go so linux is fine and the eee is cheaper.

I just want a slightly larger screen.

PeterW · 11-01-2008, 05:44 PM

It looks to be manufactured by FIC http://www.fic.com.tw/product/umpc.aspx if you google a bit for Everex Cloud Book, Packard Bell Easynote XS20 there are reviews apparently it was targeted to compete at the same price as the EePC when run with its gOS http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01...attles_eee_pc/

StuartC · 11-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterW

It looks to be manufactured by FIC http://www.fic.com.tw/product/umpc.aspx if you google a bit for Everex Cloud Book, Packard Bell Easynote XS20 there are reviews apparently it was targeted to compete at the same price as the EePC when run with its gOS http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01...attles_eee_pc/

I have GOS 2 installed on the workstation next to me here. It's ok but not very flexible at all. I love the integration of web apps but you can just use web favourites. It's ubuntu without Gnome.

john · 11-01-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterW

It looks to be manufactured by FIC http://www.fic.com.tw/product/umpc.aspx if you google a bit for Everex Cloud Book, Packard Bell Easynote XS20 there are reviews apparently it was targeted to compete at the same price as the EePC when run with its gOS http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01...attles_eee_pc/

Correct Peter, it is the FIC unit, DB was telling me about it on Wednesday when I was down and he brought the info up on it.

As for it, in a way I do prefer it to the Ee

Sylv3r · 11-01-2008, 07:31 PM

I looked at both one of these and the RM equivalent and I think I prefered the Stone to the RM for school use just with the fact that it runs XP as that is what staff and students are more acustom to.

At £350ish the spec isn't fantastic and is not ideal for a main PC or laptop but it has potential for some tasks.

torledo · 12-01-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterW

It looks to be manufactured by FIC http://www.fic.com.tw/product/umpc.aspx if you google a bit for Everex Cloud Book, Packard Bell Easynote XS20 there are reviews apparently it was targeted to compete at the same price as the EePC when run with its gOS http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01...attles_eee_pc/

i was about to say that that thing reminded me of the easynote xs, although of the pictures i've seen of the pb easynote doesn't have the weird calculator holder space that the stone seems to have.

the trackpad and mouse click in the corners allows you to hold the device in both hands and is a novel idea, and something i'm sure i can get used to.

but i'm yet to be convinced the novel trackpad placement is as versatile as having a normal trackpad or trackstick in the centre. price is the wrong side of 300 quid and xp is bound to be very sluggish..although a plus is that it has a touchscreen and yet bizarelly no way to flip it into a true lay flat tablet...

the easynote xs was released with very little fanfair and the decision to offer only xp and not a linux variant has undoubtedly affected the final price of both products. the eee has nothing to worry about with these two....let's see what v2 has in store, although ihave a feeling the easynote might not get to version 2. seems packard bell are a bit embarassed by it, probably because of the eee's better value all-round package.

SYSMAN_MK · 29-01-2008, 03:50 PM

The register have have a review of the Maxdata Belinea s.book 1 here.

Verdit is it's a good UMPC but the Eee is better.

farmerste · 26-02-2008, 11:15 AM

i have a small set od 26 samsung q1 ultra pcs, whilst they look good, i have them running xp pro in an active directory domain. I would say they are generally good for whats inside them, but :-

1- returning one under warranty is a nightmare, you have to ring samsung and speak to two techies, then ring super unfriendly UPS to pickup the package, and then fill out a form for ups on their arrival.

2 the processor power, as with all laptops is quite poor, so its nice and slowand thats with xp, so god help you if you get visturd.

3 the wireless is also very slow, as you will find with all wireless connections, so dont expect high speeds.

4 the mini 'keyboard' has tiny buttons , and seems to have the key you are looking for missing, ( i now it sounds daft)

on the plus side nice clear screen, and for home use they would be fine.

Grommit · 05-03-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYSMAN_MK

The register have have a review of the Maxdata Belinea s.book 1 here.

Verdit is it's a good UMPC but the Eee is better.

Thats not quite true... the only reason tthey said it was better was because of the price diffrence..

We bought an eee and a Stone UMPC...

We are now buying 15 Stone UMPC's as they are a better option..

TechMonkey · 05-03-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grommit

Thats not quite true... the only reason tthey said it was better was because of the price diffrence..

We bought an eee and a Stone UMPC...

We are now buying 15 Stone UMPC's as they are a better option..

Sorry, V lazy but could you list the benefits over teh Eeeeeee? I've only very quickly seen a few pics of the stone & it looked a bit like a laptop my nephew had when he was 2 so quite interested in the benefits of them.

Grommit · 06-03-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechMonkey

Sorry, V lazy but could you list the benefits over teh Eeeeeee? I've only very quickly seen a few pics of the stone & it looked a bit like a laptop my nephew had when he was 2 so quite interested in the benefits of them.

The eee has a 4 gb HDD ad the Stone has a 40

The eee is Unix and the Stone is XP

The stone has bluetooth

The stone has a touch screen

The Stone is only just over £100 extra

The Stone more RAM

The idea of these in our schol is for senior staff to take them to meetings..

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ZeroHour Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,007 Thanks: 104 Thanked 204 Times in 92 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 48	Stone UMPC - First Look - Thoughts? Post here and discuss the possibilities of the stone UMPC here. Original article: http://www.edugeek.net/index.php/com...bettt-stone-pc

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farmerste Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: uk Posts: 184 Thanks: 42 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 6	samsung q1 i have a small set od 26 samsung q1 ultra pcs, whilst they look good, i have them running xp pro in an active directory domain. I would say they are generally good for whats inside them, but :- 1- returning one under warranty is a nightmare, you have to ring samsung and speak to two techies, then ring super unfriendly UPS to pickup the package, and then fill out a form for ups on their arrival. 2 the processor power, as with all laptops is quite poor, so its nice and slowand thats with xp, so god help you if you get visturd. 3 the wireless is also very slow, as you will find with all wireless connections, so dont expect high speeds. 4 the mini 'keyboard' has tiny buttons , and seems to have the key you are looking for missing, ( i now it sounds daft) on the plus side nice clear screen, and for home use they would be fine.

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Stone UMPC - First Look - Thoughts?

11-01-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
ittech Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 626 Thanks: 34 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 7	Wow that thing is ugly! Props to them for looking at it but the beauty of the EEPC is its looks and cost. I don't want xp installed on it by default either. Linux is fine when its sold, just let the users do the software upgrades to XP.

11-01-2008, 05:04 PM	#3
PeterW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pulborough / Portsmouth Posts: 458 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Rep Power: 8	I think the cost may be prohibative on this unit if people are directly comparing it to the EePC, it is already available from a number of OEMs as well here is an example http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133791

11-01-2008, 05:25 PM	#5
StuartC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Posts: 142 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 0	If i'm talking for personal use then the eee pc looks like more fun, purely for the gimmick of solid state and the customisations that can be done. I'd also use it as a cheap web browser/word processor on the go so linux is fine and the eee is cheaper. I just want a slightly larger screen.

11-01-2008, 05:44 PM	#6
PeterW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pulborough / Portsmouth Posts: 458 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts Rep Power: 8	It looks to be manufactured by FIC http://www.fic.com.tw/product/umpc.aspx if you google a bit for Everex Cloud Book, Packard Bell Easynote XS20 there are reviews apparently it was targeted to compete at the same price as the EePC when run with its gOS http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/01...attles_eee_pc/

11-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
Sylv3r Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 32 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 18	I looked at both one of these and the RM equivalent and I think I prefered the Stone to the RM for school use just with the fact that it runs XP as that is what staff and students are more acustom to. At £350ish the spec isn't fantastic and is not ideal for a main PC or laptop but it has potential for some tasks.

29-01-2008, 03:50 PM	#11
SYSMAN_MK Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 1,978 Thanks: 50 Thanked 223 Times in 158 Posts Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 51	The register have have a review of the Maxdata Belinea s.book 1 here. Verdit is it's a good UMPC but the Eee is better.

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