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OQO Model 01 review

6.7

Editors' Rating

Good

6.3

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 1615

Verdict

A full Windows XP PC that's barely bigger than a handheld, the OQO Model 01 is incredibly cool but makes too many compromises... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Very versatile
  • Runs full Windows XP OS
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth included
  • Good docking solution
  • Attractive design

Cons

  • Weak performance
  • Short battery life
  • Runs hot
  • Too big for a pocket
  • Expensive

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Transmeta
Processor model: Crusoe TM5800
Clock speed: 1 GHz
RAM installed: 256 MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Graphics processor: Silicon Motion Lynx3DM
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display diagonal size: 5 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.4x2.29x8.6 cm
Weight: .397 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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Member Opinion

6.3

Average Member Rating

Good

5 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

can put it in your pocket

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Disappointed with my new unit

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4.0

Mediocre


Anonymous

Anonymous

Too little too late

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4.0

Mediocre


Anonymous

Anonymous

replaces my laptop & PDA

Read more

9.5

Spectacular


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