Thanks for the links. That definitely looks pocketable, which begs the
question: why not pop in a GSM module and write a special app for Ubuntu
Mobile to add phone functions?

Jack

(PS. Sorry, I accidentally sent this message to your personal address.)

On 7/15/07, Steve Paine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Jack.

The platform that this project is looking at is the Intel-based McCaslin
and Menlow platforms. McCaslin is based on Pentium single core tech and
Menlow is....well actually I don't know yet but expect something small!

This shows the sizes that we could be looking at in 2008.
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=502

Video demo here
http://www.umpcportal.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=506

If someone comes up with a suitable operating system (!) we could see the
birth of the x86-smartphone.

Steve.

On 7/15/07, Jack Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm really excited about the project you're all working on. From what I
> understand, the intel platform you're focusing on ("MID") uses a special
> dual-core Centrino processor. Does this mean that pocket-sized devices are
> out of the picture, and that the form factor will be moreso like Microsoft's
> UMPCs?
>
> Thanks,
> Jack
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