Exploring a "New" Linux Pocket Computer from 15 Years Ago! [UMPC / MID]
Retro review of a handheld Linux pocket computer (MID) from 2008!
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Details:
Before smartphones became ubiquitous, there was a product category known as UMPCs (ultra mobile personal computers) which became available in the late 2000s. The concept of a handheld mini computer with the power to run desktop class operating systems, offered a glimpse into the future of portable computing. Such products included the Samsung Q1, Sony Vaio UX Micro PC series, and the OQO Model 2. Additional models were made by Fujitsu, Sharp, and Toshiba.
Unfortunately, while cool, these devices were extremely expensive for their time...ultimately never managing to outperform PDAs or laptops/netbooks in popularity. Still, the concept was futuristic and draws parallel to today's products like the Steam Deck, GPD Pocket, and smartphones with Desktop modes.
For a while though, as a "budget" alternative to the original UMPCs (running on Windows), there were "MIDs" (mobile Internet device) - which borrowed the form factor and offered a middle ground between PDAs and UMPCs. Popular examples came from Archos and Nokia (770, N800, N810 Internet Tablet, N900).
In this video, we're taking a closer look at one which device, the ITELCO IDOL (TIM) MID, which was a carrier exclusive featuring GSM cellular connectivity in addition to WiFi and Bluetooth. In international markets, the design and hardware is almost identical to other MIDs like the Aigo P8860, Gigabyte M528, and BenQ S6. What made all of these units interesting is that they all used an x86 Intel Atom processor - meaning that although they came with Linux out of the box, it's possible to run Windows XP as well.
Otherwise, this unit came with a desktop class, Firefox-based web browser, OpenOffice document editing suite software, front + rear facing cameras, and a slide out, full qwerty keyboard...
Specs:
4.8” touchscreen (800 x 480) w. stylus
Intel Atom Processor. CPU Z500 @ 800Mhz.
midinux Telco Linux OS.
512MB RAM / 4GB ROM (SSD)
WiFi 802.11b/g/ 3G GSM Data Support with SIM Slot
Bluetooth 2.0, GPS
MicroSD Memory Card Slot
Full Size USB Port (Type A)
Full Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard.
Front / Back Camera (3MP autofocus)
Additional Software:
Communication: IM, AOL, Email client
Media Center: Video player (XviD, DivX, and 480p HD H.264), mp3 music player, photo viewer, ebook reader, Adobe PDF reader
Alternative Models (same hardware):
Compal JAX-10
Intel MID
Lenovo Ideapad U8
Aigo P8860
Aigo P8861 (8GB SSD)
Aigo P8861H (8GB SSD, HSDPA 3G)
Aigo P8880 (8GB SSD, HSDPA 3G)
Aigo P8880E (8GB SSD, EVDO 3G)
Aigo P8880T (8GB SSD, TD-SCDMA 3G)
Aigo P8888 (EVDO 3G)
Aigo P8888W (HSDPA 3G)
Aigo P8895 (HSDPA 3G)
Gigabyte M528 (HSDPA 3G)
SDFR M! PC Pocket (HSDPA 3G, French version)
Itelco TIM Alice Mobile IDOL (HSDPA 3G, Italian version)
How to Install Windows XP:
https://www.zephray.me/post/instal_wi...
TIM Alice Mobile IDOL, TIM Itelco Idol Internet Full Touchscreen with Intel Atom Processor
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