DataWind UbiSurfer: 7-inch netbook with bundled GPRS internet

Ubisurfer netbook with bundled GPRS internetDatawind, who are the guys behind the popular PocketSurfer device, has announced its first entry into the netbook segment with the Ubisurfer. This device has a 7-inch screen with resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It is powered by an ARM processor and comes with 1GB of internal flash memory and 128MB of RAM. Whilst this sounds like a piddly amount of storage, it does have a SDHC memory card slot and Datawind also provides 25GB of online storage.

This latter point is quite important as the Ubisurfer comes with 30 hours of free internet access (via Wi-Fi or GPRS) per month for the first year. That seems like a super value proposition in our eyes. It means no matter where you are in the UK, you can get a very reasonable amount of internet access. Once you move into the second year of ownership, internet access will cost you £29.99 for the whole year, again very reasonable. For the heavy users out there, you can opt to have unlimited usage by paying £5.99 per month. You may be wondering how much it costs when roaming in Europe and the USA, well that will set you back 5p per minute.

The Ubisurfer comes with an embedded SIM, wireless data modem and LAN to provide a “desktop-like web experience for mobile devices”. It has teamed with Vodafone to offer the embedded SIM and GPRS modem. This means the Ubisurfer can be used anywhere a mobile phone signal is present. The CEO of Datawind, Suneet Tuli, said that it differs from other products on the market by having “no hidden costs, no wires and no contract”.

The Ubisurfer netbook comes in a piano black or rubberised matte finish, which should be good against fingerprint marks. It weighs just 700g and has a battery that should last around four hours. It comes with an unspecified Linux operating system with applications including web browsing, media player, email, PDF Viewer and XIP Office.

Links: UbiSurfer.com | Buy | Ubisurfer's Blog

 
The PocketSurfer 2R - Connecting!
PC Retail Mag Ben Furfie Jul 13 2007, 11:00am

Datawind’s PocketSurfer2 garnered a bit of a cult following when it rolled up last year. So much that they’ve just brought us word of a spanking new model, the PocketSurfer2R.

Like it’s older sibling, the new PocketSurfer2R is all about sating your obscene web addiction on the move. There’s a 640x420 VGA screen, a backlit QWERTY keyboard, with web pages rendered in their original form, not in some pesky mobile version.

On top of that Datawind says it’ll rock ‘touchpad mouse navigation’ – so basically a trackpad you’d find on your regular lappie.

Other neat additions include GPS, but no 3G, so getting online might be an issue. (full story)

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Smart Office News By Computer Daily News | Thursday | 2007-12-06

pocketsurferCanadian company Datawind is making a bold bid to capture the Down Under market for handheld devices that connect to the Internet with yesterday's launch of its unique PocketSurfer2 and in a demonstration Vs the new Apple iPhone the device won hands down when downloading emails.

The pocket-sized gadget which is nowhere as sexy as the iPhone comes with an always-on connection to the Web, and displays fully formatted Web pages in a letterbox screen - you need to scroll vertically to see the full page.

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Mr. Andrew French 23 Oct 2007

This year whilst on holiday, I had to access my bank account to transfer some money. I used my PDA but had to find a WiFi point, which was more bother than seeking out a bank, if only I had owned a Pocketsurfer 2 then. This device is brilliant ! , easy to use and one of the most usefull gadgets I have bought. Last week I had to wait in my car for an hour when collecting someone from the railway station. Whilst waiting I was able to read my emails, order the monthly grocery shopping and text chat with my brother via instant messenger.

Sadly you cannot view online video or listen to internet radio, but from a practical perspective this device is a gem. Whether you use the internet for business, domestic use, or both, this device keeps you in touch and in control wherever you are. Initially getting up and running is easy, although you may have to call customer services to activate your account. Apparently some of the sim cards fitted do not allow you to activate straight from the box as stated. Despite this I was up and running in only 5 minutes and customer support were very helpfull.

All the above and free use for the first year - Fantastic !!.

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