Anyone want to purchase an OQO model 02?

I have a used OQO model 02 in excellent condition. I'm thinking about selling it, but I don't want to list it on eBay. It's a great little computer and I have Windows 7 loaded on the device.  Gently used, mainly for corporate testing. No cracks or dents on the case.

Quick specs:

• OQO model 02
• 1 GB of RAM
• 60 GB hard drive
• Docking station with DVD-RW
• Batteries (standard and extended)
• AC and DC chargers
• Case

If you're interested, please contact me.

Sony Vaio P or Fujitsu LifeBook UH900?

The Sony Vaio P is a tiny little computer. The Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 is also a tiny little computer. So which one is better?

If you're a fan of tablet computers and touch screens, then the UH900 is the obvious winner. However, neither device is "perfect" in my opinion. If you're a busy health care professional and you're looking for a tiny little computer that you can put in your purse or glove compartment, then either of these will suffice.

Unfortunately, these novel computers are not priced like netbooks. However, let's hope that prices will come down as more competition arises. I'm not sure that I'd buy a clamshell computer if I want something really small. I currently have both an OQO model 02 and a Samsung Q1 Ultra, so I've experienced the mini tablet, the slider QWERTY, and everything in the middle.

More thoughts (and reviews) about the Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android

I've been talking with many people about the Archos 5 Internet Tablet with Android. There are people out there who want a really small computer that has excellent battery life. The OQO model 02 is a great machine, but it's no longer supported since OQO is no longer is business. That device does not have the best battery life, so you're also limited on that level.

The Archos 5 doesn't run Windows or Linux, but Android should be sufficient for most. I'm eager to get my hands on one so that I can test it out and see how this device would be used by health care professionals (such as gadget-loving physicians) who wish to have access to the Internet when they're out of the office.

Here are some reviews that you may wish to consider:

Archos 5 @ testfreaks.com

Archos 5 Internet Tablet

I'm excited about the upcoming Archos 9, but the Archos 5 appears to be a great little mobile device that you can easily slip in your pocket. Unlike the OQO model 02, the Archos 5 is very thin.

Archos has confused consumers by using the name "Archos 5" to refer to two different products:

• an Internet Media Tablet (I'll call this the media tablet)
  
• an Internet Tablet (I'll call this the Internet tablet)
  

Confused? They both have the word "Internet" and "tablet" in their names, so I agree that it's a bit confusing. The media tablet is a fancy media player that also includes a web browser. The Internet tablet includes some of the features found on the media tablet but it also runs Google Android and it has an internal GPS. So, the Internet Tablet is more like a mini computer. Would it be more clear to use the common phrase Mobile Internet Device (MID)? Archos likes to be different.

Now, some may argue that it doesn't make sense to purchase an Internet Tablet if you already use a smartphone. That's a reasonable argument. However, I have a smartphone and I also have an iPod touch. Some may say that the iPod touch is a media tablet. Others may call it an Internet tablet. I suppose if Apple releases a tablet some day, then things could start to get really interesting. However, until we see that happen, we're really talking about devices that are being defined by their screen sizes and storage capacities. Do you have a smartphone that has a 5" screen? Would you want to use a smartphone if it had a 5" screen?

Babies, sleep, and handheld computers

What's the link? Well, I have a new baby at home. The last time I had a new baby at home, I was severely sleep-deprived. However, I still wanted to do a bit of computing (sorry, I can't help myself) and I was able to do this with different handheld computers.

Now that smartphones are becoming more powerful, I may be able to use my HTC Touch Pro2 running Opera Mobile 10 (beta) to do most of my computing. However, I also have the option of using my OQO model 02 or my Samsung Q1 Ultra. Both of these are handheld devices and I use a wrist strap so that if I accidentally drop it, it doesn't hit the floor.

Continue to follow this blog and you may see me holding a baby and doing some handheld computing...

Windows 7 running smoothly on my OQO

Soon, no one will know about the OQO. Even now, only the "serious" technology fans know that the OQO was a mini computer that fit inside your pocket. I only know a handful of physicians who actually purchased an OQO, but when they found that the hardware couldn't adequately support speech recognition software like Dragon very well, they quickly moved on to faster machines.

As for me, I still have my OQO model 02. Windows 7 has been running impressively well on this slow machine that only has 1 GB of RAM. I'm impressed that Microsoft was able to streamline and optimize this new operating system so that it runs well on old (and slow) machines.

I'm keeping my OQO model 02

I had to be out and about yesterday. I was going to be standing most of the time so I decided to take my OQO model 02 with me. To be honest, I had not used this device in quite some time. It was such a handy device that I had forgotten how innovative and "cool" it was to use. OQO may not be in business, but I wonder if there's still hope for this company. Perhaps someone will purchase their technology. It's a great little device for mobile health computing and I'm sure we will see many other devices that resemble it, but the OQO will be the original in my mind.

What's Happening at OQO?

There are many rumors floating around the web about the future of OQO. I've had an OQO model 02 for a while now and I love this tiny little device. It's a fantastic micro PC (or ultra-mobile PC if you prefer) and I hope that the company survives these economic times of uncertainty. The OQO has been piloted in various healthcare settings and as more patients require digital monitoring and electronic devices, ultra-mobile PCs are needed in the clinical setting. I hope we see the model 02+ that was revealed at CES this year.