TabletKiosk begins shipping the first eo UMPCs

As witnessed by purchaser accounts, TabletKiosk has announced the first shipments of the eo UMPC are now going out.  This makes the eo the first UMPC/ Origami device actually shipping in the US. 

 

Press release after the jump.

-jk

TORRANCE, CA, May 4, 2006 — TabletKiosk™, a leader in mobile PC computing solutions, today announced it has begun shipping eo™, the new Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) which is the first UMPC device available in the US market.

Powered by the 1.0GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, a new ULV processor that provides longer battery life than traditional LV processors, eo™ was designed for ultimate productivity and convenience.

“TabletKiosk is to be congratulated for leading the way in the US market for this new category of device. eo™ brings together the best aspects of the Tablet PC with ultra mobility, enhanced multimedia capabilities, and a full connectivity suite,” commented Epan Wu, Deputy Director, CPU Product Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “Integrating the VIA UMPC platform, eo™ takes full advantage of the VIA C7-M ULV processor’s ultra low-power operation for longer battery life, while still maintaining robust performance for a full range of mobile applications.”

eo™ comes equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition as well as with the new Microsoft® Touch Pak. Stand-out features of Touch Pack include the easy-to use Program Launcher and Dial Keys, which enable the user to input text directly on-screen with their thumbs.
We’re very excited to see the first Ultra-Mobile PCs become publicly available for consumers,” said Otto Berkes, general manager of the Ultra-Mobile PC team at Microsoft Corp. “The eo is a marriage of great hardware and powerful new software such as Microsoft Touch Pack that presents a new and exciting way for consumers to stay connected wherever they go.”

With USB 2.0, wireless networking, Bluetooth connectivity, enhanced touch screen capabilities and voice recognition, eo™ was developed to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s highly mobile population. Smaller than a typical day planner, eo™ fits easily into a backpack, handbag or briefcase and represents the new generation of mobile computing.

Pricing and Availability

eo™ is sold through the TabletKiosk™ website www.tabletkiosk.com, as well as a vertically integrated reseller network. Due to overwhelming response after the launch announcement, the initial shipment of eo™ is entirely sold out. TabletKiosk is currently accepting orders for the second production run which is scheduled to ship at the end of May / beginning of June 2006.

About Tablet Kiosk™
TabletKiosk™ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sand Dune Ventures Inc. a privately held technology incubator. The company produces slate style Tablet PC’s, UMPCs and exhibit- centric computing solutions marketed through an authorized reseller channel and directly through the company website. For more information, visit www.tabletkiosk.com.

Comments

[John Lange]

I'm posting from my very own eo and very excited to do so! Handwriting experience has been solid so far, and the device is quick and responsive! The screen is top notch and I'm digging the plethora of navigation options among the buttons on the face of the device. It's definitely nice to be one of the lucky folks who received their order earlier then expected. Thanks tabletkiosk: forever the producers of the "earliest origami"!