Review: GIGABYTE U60

Gigabyte will release the U60 this month at CeBit. U60 is Gigabyte’s 1st UMPC. This freaky gadget features a practical built-in QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard slides out of the main body.

A 6.5-inch (800×600) display dons the role of a screen. The screen looks crisp and clear. It sounds more practical for a UMPC. Connectivity wire free through Wi-Fi is a good feature. It boasts a 30GB hard drive, 2 USB ports and a memory card reader with SD and MMC Slots Provided. The U60 will be mastered around the C7-M mobile processor.

It carries a built in camera, that enable the snap on the move functions. DVB-T Module pack & GPS Module pack can be availed as an optional spec. U60 carries a finger touch screen, Graphics is brilliantly handled through the VIA unichrome pro with the clock speed revving up to 1000Mhz.

The Gigabyte UMPC U60 is loaded with hand writing recognition under Window XP OS. U60 stares at businesspersons for instant access to email, web-conferencing, wi-fi and GPS navigation system, which are, incorporated with the traditional Smart Phones and PDA. U60 is aimed at phasing out the SMART PHONE/PDA era. Battery life of 2.4 -3.4 hrs just beefs up the Gigabyte. U60 with decent performance and weighing at just 720 grams, its just the kind of tool a gadget freak would love to hang out with. Overall a decent performer compressed to the palm.