Bill Mitchell, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Platforms Division, answers questions about the new Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs) form factor, formerly codenamed “Origami.” UMPCs provide full Windows functionality with an enhanced touch screen, pen and keyboard input. Michell discusses how the UMPC is different from other mobile platforms.
They support mobile-tuned user interface features such as touch, pen and dedicated buttons as well as keyboards for convenient access to Windows-based applications on-the-go.
Teachers may find it useful to try the UMPC demo that MS offers. I wonder if UMPCs will allow easier One to One learning for students?