pc hardware: Samsung Q1 7" Ultra Q1U-XP (Intel A110 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Windows XP) ...

pc hardware: Samsung Q1 7" Ultra Q1U-XP (Intel A110 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Windows XP) ...

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	• Samsung Q1 7" Ultra Q1U-XP (Intel A110 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Windows XP) Samsung Samsung average customer review:based on 12 reviews
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highly recommended

Does what I got it for

I wanted something small and easily portable to be able to transfer files from one place to another for a specific program (no, transfer by zipdrive or similar does not work in this case, as sending unit must transfer files to receiving unit). It boots up a little quicker than my regular laptop and desktop, but does run slower, no big surprise since the processors in my other units are pretty fast...and hot. Display is very easy to read and sharp. The programs of specific interest to me have small fonts, mostly text-based. The unit has installed all Windows programs that I want and have tried easily with no burps. Some I was able to install by copying install CD's onto a USB zipdrive. One program whose installation routine includes checking a license on the install CD would not recognize the zipdrive for this. I purchased a Memorex external USB DVD for this and it has worked just fine...and far less expensive than the external drive recommended for the Q1. I found the thumb mouse a little tricky to get used to but now use with ease and relative speed. The keypad keys are a little too close for my fingers or thumbs but can be used with a little care, just not so fast as a full-size keyboard. I sometimes use a pencil eraser end for this as it is more accurate. The stylus works quite well with the sensitive screen as so has the thumb touch-screen system. All in all a plethora of input options, each of which I now have a preference for in given situations. The sync cable and program to sync files from one computer to another has worked easily and reliably. I have now even used it on the road, an interesting set of features for me, but not my main purchasing need. It seems to find wireless networks easily, connect easily, and darn but this is so much easier than carrying around a more bulky laptop that I might also have to leave locked in the car and worry about theft. This is easier to carry by far. My only real annoyances have nothing to do with the unit but rather with Windows: I am sick to death of having to constantly cancel their cute little reminders: "You are not fully protected...send more money" "No wireless networks...send more money" "Constant reminder to send more money" "Unused icons...send more money". Reason for using linux at home...but that's a whole different story. I will be interested to see how it installs on the Q1.
All in all, I could not be happier with the Q1. It has handled my modest requests with ease and simplicity, and turns out to be far more useful than I had expected and is worming its way into my everyday use. I will note that I am old and purchased a cheap pair of reading glasses to keep in the case with the unit, helps sometimes with pages of small numbers. I have not tried to install any serious games but cannot understand why someone might. To me, a good shoot-em-up needs a big screen and sound, silly to ask this to do that. I have also not tried any graphics-intensive programs, assuming that if they ran at all reasonably in frame speed the display would still be too small. I do use some sports analysis graphic programs and have not tried. Also, not into DVD movies on the computer so have not tried to run these yet. That's what I have a HDTV for. I have also been pleased with how quickly I have been up and running effectively, especially given all the input options and little extras. Although some might argue, and I have no intention of entering a flame war here...I cannot imagine any reason to purchase the unit with Vista and was extremely pleased to be able to purchase with XP since that was the OS required by the proprietary programs I needed to run and Vista seems to be a regular PITA, and more so with new hardware.

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