UMPCs getting better, slowly

One area of mobile computing which has promised much but delivered little so far is that of UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs). Characterised by a small form factor - around 5 to 7 inches wide - yet offering the benefits of full PC funtionality the UMPC should be a dream come true for business users but most models to date have failed to impress.

The OQO Model e2 is the latest attempt to address the compromises all too evident in earlier UMPCs and it does a pretty good job. With a VIA Esther 1.5GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM its performance won't dazzle but it does just about enough of everything well to make it a viable purchase.

What are your thoughts on UMPCs? Let us know!