Mobile Products to Watch in 2008, Part 2 Colorado

New year, new tech: Here's a look at two devices you'll want to watch in 2008.


1 . Local Companies

Wagner Home Systems
(303) 495-2456
2200 Market Street
Denver, CO
Xtreme Theatre & Sound inc.
970-214-9613
1817 S. Lemay Ave
Fort Collins, CO
Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment LLC (GFab)
719-229-6066
195 Kirkstone Lane
Colorado Springs, CO
Boulder Systems
(303) 431-7660
5778 Lamar St
Arvada, CO
Image Systems Plus
(970) 240-1933
936 S 1st St
Montrose, CO
Oem Parts Inc
(719) 635-0771
2727 Palmer Park Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO
Q B I Computer
(303) 432-1970
Arvada, CO
Client Systems
(303) 873-6500
7808 Cherry Creek South D
Denver, CO
Image Projections West
(303) 576-9477
14135 E 42nd Ave
Denver, CO
Maxell Corporation of America
(303) 652-3520
Longmont, CO

2 . Introduction

The New Year is just a few days old, and already I've forgotten my resolutions. Something about losing money and accumulating weight. Or was it the other way around?

Anyhow, you know how difficult it is to concentrate this time of year. So let's just forget about our tedious resolutions and focus instead on two upcoming mobile products. Each was announced in 2007 and is due early this year. And each offers something new--something I think could be worth your attention.

Last week, I took a look at two other 2007 product introductions, Apple's iPhone and Amazon.com's Kindle, which could be even better this year in possible second-generation versions.

3 . Asus Eee PC With Windows XP

Nicholas Negroponte's One Laptop Per Child initiative, in which ultra-affordable laptops were designed for children in developing countries, is likely the inspiration for Asus's Eee PC. Introduced in October 2007, the Eee PC brought something to mobile computing that hadn't been seen before: a combination of light weight (2 pounds) and low cost ($400). Ultraportable laptops from Sony and others typically cost $1500 or more, while $400 to $600 laptops usually weigh more than 5 pounds.

The first Asus Eee PCs run the Linux operating system. The Taiwanese company announced in late 2007 that it would soon ship Eee PCs with a streamlined version of Windows XP preinstalled. As of this writing, no Windows XP Eee PCs were available for purchase online, though I suspect we'll start to see them in January-February.

Asus's competitors couldn't help but notice the Eee's runaway success, and similar laptops--combining low costs and ultra portability--are expected in 2008. Intel and Microsoft are working to develop processors and software for this emerging laptop category. IDC Research Manager for Personal Computing Richard Shim told Reuters he has seen new low-cost laptops that haven't been announced yet and said "all the major guys" are looking into such devices.

Granted, a low-end laptop like the Asus Eee PC should only be considered your second computer. It simply doesn't have the power to run demanding applications. But for a small, lightweight, second laptop for travelers needing e-mail, Web, and basic office apps, a Windows XP-based Eee PC could get your new year off to a good start.

5 . Featured Local Company

Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment LLC (GFab)

719-229-6066
195 Kirkstone Lane
Colorado Springs, CO
www.global-fab.com

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