Asus R50A UMPC, official info

Now it's official. "The R50A is the first UMPC that reaches the full potential of the platform." ...so it's UMPC, not a MID.

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Only with the R50A do users get GPS, a webcam, 3G/ 3.5G connectivity, and full notebook functionality, making the R50A the one indispensable gadget for everyone.

Intuitive Navigation
The R50A’s customizable, mission-based application launcher organizes software programs into categories and makes navigating between tasks simple.

Enjoy Anywhere
The unit’s built-in TV tuner allows you to enjoy your favorite TV shows anywhere.

Connesct Anywhere
The R50A will offer 3/ 3.5G connectivity. Users have full access to their data anywhere.

Capture and Communicate Anywhere
The R50A’s built-in webcam and microphone let users capture photos, video and audio wherever they are, and enable wire-free video communication.

Create Anywhere
The R50A has ample power to support the most popular office and productivity applications. With ASUS InfoPen software, users can record and edit on the R50A’s 1024 x 600 screen as easily as they could on a piece of paper.

Find Your Way Anywhere
ASUS brings you the first UMPC with built-in GPS. Users no longer need to deal with paper maps or ask for directions. Link up seamlessly to Google Maps, and the R50A will know your exact location.

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Known specs so far

More details, news and links at UMPCPortal

Asus press release

Asus R3 to be Asus R50A

"Revolutionary Ultra Mobile PC redefines "mobile" with full PC and GPS functionality"

UPDATE: More details


So far the specs look like:

Based on Menlow ( 900Mhz Intel )
4.8 inch 1024 x 600 touch screen
Wifi, Bt, 3G
GPS
Fp reader
Webcam
Speakers and mic
mouse pointer and d-pad
built-in TV tuner

Estimated size 160 mm x 85 mm x 20 mm
No keyboard

Other news about it

Asus R3 UMPC and Raon Digital Everun, Size vs Size

Same screen size and almost the same size housings... So is Everun a MID if you install Linux on it? And why Asus says "R3 UMPC" if it's a MID like Intel is telling us?

Follow up on Asus R3 UMPC

If the screen is 4.8 inches it would mean it's about 160 mm x 80 mm... about the size of Sony PSP..

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889 x 488 pixels


2806 x 1518 pixels

Meet Asus R3 UMPC with Linux

Looks like 4.8 inch 1024 x 600 screen.. GPS icon near fingerprint reader..

UPDATED: Video after the jump.

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Showing Adobe AIR on it...

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