Kohjinsha's K600 gets an Intel A100 and DMB TV

I almost bought a Kohjinsha unit last May while I was in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, or in hindsight, perhaps fortunately, I didn't have enough time during my weekend stay there. Since then, several companies have announced their own 7" models. Kohjinsha itself has introduced upgraded models.

From Engadget -


Kohjinsha's back with a second generation K600 model which gets a big bump to Intel's new A100 processor for XP/Vista and adds T-DMB television while remaining true to its ₩800,000 (about USD859) price tag.

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Problem is that Asus has announcd its USD200 Eee 701PC, VIA its USD600 Nanobook and Samsung its keyboard-equipped Q1 Ultra UMPC.

Given the small screen and the cramped keyboard, these devices will certainly be used primarily for web surfing, email, messaging, and quick looks at attachments. As such, the Asus Eee 701PC will prove to be the most cost-effective. In fact, I would venture to predict it will eventually define its own market segment, especially if they can make it always-on. Its form-factor is already small enough for executives and sales agents to tote around on a daily basis. And at its price level, relatively cheap enough for techies and modders to play around with and come up with innovative accessories that will significantly increase its functionality.

With the built-in Skype client, I wouldn't be surprised if someone will come up with a Bluetooth matching mini-handset to make it more convenient.