I've been playing with the Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC for about a month, but I didn't truly understand the device's possible demographic until I watched last week's premiere of Gossip Girl.
In case you haven't read the books or seen the show, "Gossip Girl" is an anonymous blogger (narrated by the fabulously geeky Kristin Bell!), who details the scandals and adventures of a group of wealthy New York City teenagers. The group of friends is completely mesmerized by the content of the blog, so you actually see them logging on to the site with their Sidekicks and fancy Smartphones.
Let's face it, no matter how great your Sidekick, BlackBerry or iPhone is, no web browsing experience is going to match being on a real computer. I can't help but think the "Gossip Girl" characters would be able to enjoy the blog better using a Q1, which is a 1.5-pound, one inch thin portable computer that features a 7-inch touchscreen, built-in QWERTY keyboard (you can also type on the screen with a Stylus) and easy wireless connectivity. While it realistically wouldn't fit into a trendy clutch, it is shockingly lightweight and I see where it could be a remarkable tool (or at least toy) for anyone who likes to stay connected while traveling or in class.
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