Is OQO (UMPC maker) dead? I read an article that they went under but their site doesn't mention anything.
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With the sucess of the Netbook market, I'd have to say yes, the UMPC market is dead, for now.
The reason I qualify my statement is that I believe the UMPC market was ahead of its time. Other than not ever really figuring out a good formfactor, the UMPC was going in a time where 800mhz was still "good enough". I expect that as performance and battery life of the overall electronics sector increases we'll see the UMPC revived in many formfactors that are not traditional.
The reason I qualify my statement is that I believe the UMPC market was ahead of its time. Other than not ever really figuring out a good formfactor, the UMPC was going in a time where 800mhz was still "good enough". I expect that as performance and battery life of the overall electronics sector increases we'll see the UMPC revived in many formfactors that are not traditional.
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Thanks for coming back and adding the extra information.. Taking your original answer and comment together I'd now say you've done a great job in answering the question. So if I could vote again I'd definitely vote for you.
I voted NBA because the answer doesn't address OQO, the UMPC maker that was the point of the question
@commenter#1 you know, you are probably right. I guess I read the question as "is the UMPC dead" so to directly address the question. Yes, OQO is indeed dead:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/05/21/oqo-she-is-dead/
OQO has shut down operations, turned off its phones, and is no longer accepting repairs. According to OQOTalk:
A Note from OQO Inc.
“We are sad to report that due to financial constraints, OQO is not able to offer repair and service support at this time. We are deeply sorry that despite our best intentions, we are unable to provide continued support for our faithful customers. Please accept our sincerest apologies”