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Athena / Ameo
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Posted by: rpodos

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/...athena-as-ameo/

Posted by: rpodos

Looks hot. Only WM5/6 device I know that is this big... anybody have thoughts on whether that is preferable to a more UMCP approach, with whatever MS operating system?

Can;t wait to see the interoperability of each piece: How well does the screen section function alone? Is there anything necessary (radios? GPS?) in the keyboard? How much does each piece weigh? Can they be charged separately? Etc etc.

I *think* it's going to be listed at ₤460 with a contract... does that make sense?

Posted by: captainmicahp

I heard it was going to cost more, but maybe the intial info was wrong, I think the only advantage of this over a umpc running a full version of xp/vista is battery life. but it doesnt make sense to me to get a device this big when you compare it to the OQO2 for example. plus that detachable keybaord doesnt seem like a very good innovation, because in a vertical environment you wont be able the use the keyboard, it will have to be o a falt surface to type. I also have a question about the usability of a keyboard that size, you cant type like you would on a laptop with all your fingers, but you wont be able to thumb around, because you wont be holding it in your hands so it will be more of a hunt and peck style of typing. That is my initial impressions of why I wont be buying one. If it was more the size of the Universal, it would be a much more attractive option. Also how the hell would you use that thing as a phone without using a bluetooth headset?

Posted by: Nwahs

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpodos

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/23/...athena-as-ameo/

Thats so sweet! I can't wait till we get phones like that here...

Posted by: rpodos

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainmicahp

Also how the hell would you use that thing as a phone without using a bluetooth headset?

No problem...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6015/jobsameo0gn.jpg

Posted by: rpodos

Seriously now, PPCthoughts picked up a review:

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/ind...on=expand,53543

And Carrypad had some thoughts:

http://www.carrypad.com/journal/200...-more-pics.html

Posted by: rpodos

More good pics and specs:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291203

Click through to HTCClub.net