Samsung Handheld Computers Q1 Series

The Q1 series of Samsung Handheld Computers are also known as Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPC)

By Elliot Feldman, freelance television and new media writer/editor, Coney Dog Productions

Released in 2006, Samsung's Q1 was developed with Microsoft as part of the Origami Project. Several Q1 series models are available, but for the sake of optimal description, let's discuss the upper-end Samsung Handheld Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC. Its features include:

A 7" tablet touch-screen
Stylus or finger navigation
A split QWERTY keyboard
Four application launch buttons
Two USB ports
Headphone jack
Built-in WiFi
60-gig hard drive
1-gig of RAM
Windows XP Tablet Operating System
Music, Photos, Videos, and Movies
Tru-Surround Sound system

Find general product information about the Samsung Handheld Computers

Since Ultra-Mobile PCs are a newly introduced category of computer product, the Samsung Handheld Q1 series are not for every user.
Try: To see how an Ultra Mobile PC works, Microsoft offers a multimedia demo of UMPC products. Then check out all of the Samsung Ultra Premium UMPC models at the company website. Get a closer look at the feature descriptions and full specifications for the upper-end Samsung Handheld Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC.

Read product reviews and case studies for Samsung handhelds

Before buying a Samsung handheld computer, get the product pros and cons from reliable sources. Read case studies for product success stories.
Try: CNET and PC Magazine offer no-holds-barred reviews of Samsung Ultra Mobile PCs. Learning resources offered on the Samsung website include case studies showing the UMPC in action on major projects that involve the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the University of Oklahoma (PDF).

Find out where to find Samsung Handheld Computers for sale

Is it better for you to find Samsung Handheld Computers for sale at the Samsung website or at a third-party seller?
Try: You can find Samsung handheld computers for sale at third party online stores recommended by Samsung. If you want to sample the Samsung Handhelds in person, find suppliers of Samsung handheld computers at the company's online retail store locator. You can buy Samsung PDAs at Amazon. To help decide which Samsung PDA model to buy, call an Amazon advisor at 1-877-296-4131.

Get product support for Samsung Handheld Computers

You can find your own product support information for Samsung Handheld Computers.
Try: See the FAQs for Samsung PDAs at the company website and search its Knowledgebase for specific troubleshooting issues. You can read step-by-step guides for product setup information or you can download a user manual (PDF) for specifics for your model UMPC. Or, if you'd prefer to contact an actual person, you can make an online service request.