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So far, a large number of MID/UMPC devices have been introduced at the CES 2008. This time, it is Asus turn to unveil its latest, the R50A. This device is another advanced UMPC machine, equipped with the top-notch technology. Check out some of the features:

• Display: 5.6″ TFT LCD touchscreen (1024 x 600).
• Processor: Intel Silverthorne 1.3GHz, with Intel Menlow platform.
• Memory: 1GB
  
• Features: Webcam, Microphone, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, external speaker, global positioning system, 3G/3.5G connectivity, fingerprint reader.
• Dimension: 200 x 85 x 20 mm 520g.

[via gmp3]

LG joined the UMPC celebration at the CES, by announcing on a new MID/UMPC machine. The new LG device features the new ultra mobile Menlow platform from Intel, along side the new 1.33GHz 45nm Silverthorne processor. Price is expected to be around 1000 Euros.

Specifications:

• Display: 4.8″ WVGA TouchScreen (1024 x 600).
• Memory: 1GB RAM.
• Storage size: 40GB HDD (1.5″).
• OS: Windows Vista
• Processor: Silverthorne 45nm, 1.33GHz on Ultra Mobile Intel Menlow platform.
  
• Features:  HSDPA, BlueTooth 2.0, WiFi, sliding keyboard,
• Size:148 x 92 x 29 mm 590g.
  

 [via gmp3]

Is the new iRiver Wing UMPC reminding you something? Well…If you thought about the Asus Eee PC, you guessed right. As we mentioned, the huge impression (and sales) of the Eee ultra mini PC, made other companies reconsider their line of products. The iRiver WING is a WiFi enabled portable device with a 4″ touchscreen and 4GB of flash storage. It runs Windows CE Pro and equipped with a full QUERTY keyboard. Other features include web browsing, emails, FM radio, VOIP support and SD expansion.

[via gizmodo]

It seems that many manufacturers got envy with the enormous success of the Asus Eee PC and wanted to have one of their own. The new UMPC series, from Kojinsha, is equipped with AMD Geode processor, 7″ 1024×600 resolution and a GPS navigation system. More info will be revealed at the CES show and I’m guessing we will see more of those during 2008.

[via gmp3]

It seems that everyone wants to build a top notch player, loaded with cool new features. Here’s another PMP, made by a Korean company name UPOP. This one looks like a cool all-in-one device with a neat Qwerty keyboard.

Features:

• OS: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Professional
• Display: 4.8″ TFT (800 x 400)
• Audio: MP3, WMA, MP4, ACC, AC3, Ogg, and WAV
• Video: AVI (divx, etc..), WMV, MPG, DAT, and VOB
• Built-in WiFi and DMB Tuner
• Audio and Video recording
• Office Applications (Powerpoint, Excel, PDF. TXT)
• Built-in Dictionary, Microsoft Office support.
• USB Host
• Capacity: 30GB, 60GB with SD expansion

This UMPC alike, is available only in Korea, and seems like a cool portable mini laptop alternative.

[via dapreview]