GoBook MR-1: UMPC with GPS
Jun 4, 2007 gps navigation, umpc
If you’ve been saving some money to buy a UMPC with GPS now is the time. Manufactured by General Dynamics, the ultra rugged GoBook MR-1 will only cost you $4450 when it comes out in September this year.
GoBook MR-1 has a brushed aluminum cover, rubber casing, port covers to keep the dust out, and a bulky antenna that houses a WWAN modem. Inside MR-1 you will find Intel’s Core Solo processor and a 40GB HDD. In terms of specs it slightly resembles the GoBook XR-1 but in terms of size MR-1 is much much smaller and lighter. The whole thing weighs 2 lbs… via
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June 5th, 2007 at 6:21 am
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February 14th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I field-tested one of these units for 90 days. I used it indoors and out, at sea level and at 30,000 feet, in the rain, snow, and in high humidy. This unit was used to programs radios, configure a wide variety of WAN and LAN equipment, to troubleshoot and configure satellite television systems, and in many other outdoor and vehicular applications.
If you work in any service industry where a laptop is required, THIS is THE UMPC to buy. The unit even has a hard drive heater when you are using it in cold climates. If security is a concern, the hard-drive is removable without any tools (takes just several seconds). Oh, and it fits in the cargo pocket of some brands of work pants.
The GPS performance was exceptional! The battery performance far exceeds the “4-hour” rating! As is, the device has 2 USB ports and a 9-pin serial port. (More are available with a docking unit, at extra cost.) And the patented screen display technology performs incredibly well in direct sunlight.
Spend the 20 percent extra. Buy this unit. You will not regret it.
May 7th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
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