Comments on: Unboxing the OQO Model 02 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/ Mobile technology that matters Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:04:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: OQO Model 02 accessories: Part 1 « tnkgrl Mobile http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2579 OQO Model 02 accessories: Part 1 « tnkgrl Mobile Tue, 01 May 2007 07:41:38 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2579 [...] I received my first batch of OQO Model 02 accessories, including: - The dock station (with dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive) - The digital pen - The [...] [...] I received my first batch of OQO Model 02 accessories, including: - The dock station (with dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive) - The digital pen - The [...]

]]> By: L'Emmerdeur http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2551 L'Emmerdeur Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:11:39 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2551 Picked mine up from RCS in New York on Wednesday. I had to get a leather case made for the Sony UMPC because they had none for the OQO yet. Of course, the day after I get an email from OQO that my order has shipped, so now that one is being sent back. Best XP Pro Sprint ordered on March 21st, by the way. Avoid Verizon and Vista if you want a more responsive 02, if you want it in your hands faster, and if you want real "unlimited" EVDO service (so I've heard for this last point). I've read that the 02 with Vista takes a minute or so to boot, mine with XP Pro takes less than 30 seconds. The Sprint EVDO works perfectly around Manhattan, I need to test it on my morning train to White Plains though. I've been searching for a solution like this since the mid-1990s, a small machine with broadband wireless. My first attempt was a 3000 series iPaq with the PC Card sleeve and a Metricom card. They went out of business a few months after I started using it. Almost 10 years later, I think someone got it right. The Model 02 is responsive, not sluggish in the least, feels very solid - IBM laptop solid - and is very comfortable to use and type on. I can't decide which I like more, the track stick/mouse buttons (and I normally hate track sticks) or the digital pen. The keyboard is as good as it gets when it comes to thumb boards. The only negative to report is the DVD writer on the docking station. Specifically, I tried installing some software with the DVD writer, and it was sssslllloooowwww. I assume this is a driver issue, as it was reading at like 4x or something. I even installed World of Warcraft on the thing and got it to run. I has to use windowed mode to make the pointer work properly, but it worked, even though it was choppy at the lowest graphics settings. Worked for AH browing and chatting if you increased the font size. Picked mine up from RCS in New York on Wednesday. I had to get a leather case made for the Sony UMPC because they had none for the OQO yet. Of course, the day after I get an email from OQO that my order has shipped, so now that one is being sent back.

Best XP Pro Sprint ordered on March 21st, by the way. Avoid Verizon and Vista if you want a more responsive 02, if you want it in your hands faster, and if you want real “unlimited” EVDO service (so I’ve heard for this last point).

I’ve read that the 02 with Vista takes a minute or so to boot, mine with XP Pro takes less than 30 seconds. The Sprint EVDO works perfectly around Manhattan, I need to test it on my morning train to White Plains though.

I’ve been searching for a solution like this since the mid-1990s, a small machine with broadband wireless. My first attempt was a 3000 series iPaq with the PC Card sleeve and a Metricom card. They went out of business a few months after I started using it.

Almost 10 years later, I think someone got it right. The Model 02 is responsive, not sluggish in the least, feels very solid - IBM laptop solid - and is very comfortable to use and type on. I can’t decide which I like more, the track stick/mouse buttons (and I normally hate track sticks) or the digital pen. The keyboard is as good as it gets when it comes to thumb boards.

The only negative to report is the DVD writer on the docking station. Specifically, I tried installing some software with the DVD writer, and it was sssslllloooowwww. I assume this is a driver issue, as it was reading at like 4x or something.

I even installed World of Warcraft on the thing and got it to run. I has to use windowed mode to make the pointer work properly, but it worked, even though it was choppy at the lowest graphics settings. Worked for AH browing and chatting if you increased the font size.

]]> By: tnkgrl http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2547 tnkgrl Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:06:43 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2547 No screen wobble. No screen wobble.

]]> By: mikecane http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2546 mikecane Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:50:30 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2546 And screen wobble as I experienced? http://mikecane.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/oqo-model-02-fondle/ And screen wobble as I experienced?
http://mikecane.wordpress.com/2007/03/11/oqo-model-02-fondle/

]]> By: zorg http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2393 zorg Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:18:49 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2393 To follow up on Raffij's request, even a comment about daylight viewability would be welcome. I was really disappointed by the Nokia N800's poor viewability in direct sunlight. I'm afraid that, if I were to use it with a GPS, I might well be stuck in situations where I can't control the amount of sunlight. If the 02 were claimed to be equal to to the 01+ in direct sunlight, that would bode very well. As it is, I can't find any reviews mentioning sunlight and, when I got to play with an 02, it was on a completely overcast day. To follow up on Raffij’s request, even a comment about daylight viewability would be welcome. I was really disappointed by the Nokia N800’s poor viewability in direct sunlight. I’m afraid that, if I were to use it with a GPS, I might well be stuck in situations where I can’t control the amount of sunlight.

If the 02 were claimed to be equal to to the 01+ in direct sunlight, that would bode very well. As it is, I can’t find any reviews mentioning sunlight and, when I got to play with an 02, it was on a completely overcast day.

]]> By: dave http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2390 dave Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:22:41 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2390 Would love to see a full review after some use. We've been limited to preview reviews and show reviews but would love to know your thoughts on it as a user. Dave Would love to see a full review after some use. We’ve been limited to preview reviews and show reviews but would love to know your thoughts on it as a user.

Dave

]]> By: raffij http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2300 raffij Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:33:44 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2300 Would be great to see a direct sunlight photo to see if the outdoor/indoor screen is up to the job. Would be great to see a direct sunlight photo to see if the outdoor/indoor screen is up to the job.

]]> By: tnkgrl http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2284 tnkgrl Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:38:59 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2284 January 8, 2007 just after midnight. January 8, 2007 just after midnight.

]]> By: dave http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2283 dave Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:36:46 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2283 When did you place your order? I've been waiting for months! Dave When did you place your order? I’ve been waiting for months!

Dave

]]> By: tnkgrl http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2280 tnkgrl Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:31:57 +0000 http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/04/19/unboxing-the-oqo-model-02/#comment-2280 As you can see in my pictures, my OQO Model 02 is in mint condition. As you can see in my pictures, my OQO Model 02 is in mint condition.

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