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Score one for the UMPC hacker community again, for just recently, a hacker named TFR revealed in OQO Talk that he successfully installed and ran Mac OS X Leopard on his little OQO e2 UMPC. Taking into account that his device came with Windows Vista pre-installed, it’s not that hard to imagine why he’d want to do something like that and run Leopard on the poor thing. As of this time’s writing, the hacker still hasn’t provided any details on how he performed the trick because he’s still not finished with the project and needs to take care of two final issues: video resolution and wwan. However, he promises that he will do so once he gets done. For now, you can take joy in viewing a photo of his Leopard-toting machine (log-in/register to view) and watching his YouTube video proof. Psystar should hire this guy.

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Weighing only one pound and small enough to fit in a pocket, the OGO 02 will be the world’s smallest Windows Vista capable computer. It was previewed last night during Bill Gates’ keynote address where it was highlighted as one of the innovative Vista-capable devices. The model 02 is promised to be four times faster than its predecessor, the model 01+, and will have a display that is up to six times brighter. It also features an ergonomic backlit keyboard, capacitive TouchScrollers for easy input and navigation and complete wireless connectivity including EV-DO Wireless WAN, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

The model 02 will come with a 1.5GHz processor, 60GB hard disk drive, 1GB of RAM, and integrated mobile broadband data capability. Every model 02 is also configured with OQO’s software, providing one-touch access to many of the computer’s settings and functions including the ability to change screen resolution on-the-fly with dedicated zoom keys. The OQO 02 is available for order today with a base price of $1,499 ($1849 for the high-end versionl) though OQO expects units to begin shipping to customers before the end of Q1 2007.

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OQO, creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows XP computer, today announces its debut retail partner, RCS Experience in New York City. Just in time for the holidays, you will be able to test drive the OQO model 01+ (actually it’s the only model they have). The model 01+ will be finally be able to be seen by the over 300,000 customers that enter the Madison Avenue retail store each month, as opposed to the current brochureware online.

The OQO model 01+ features include processing power, full application compatibility, wireless connectivity, an integrated keyboard, and a rugged magnesium chassis with a shock-mounted hard drive and drop detect technology.

“We see the OQO model 01+ computer as the latest step in the evolution of the notebook, offering a fully-featured computer that fits in your pocket and enables constant access to your information and Windows XP programs. The OQO can also be used for sending email, listening to music or watching a movie. It’s one of the mobile road warriors’ best tools while traveling,” said Charlie L. Tebele, CEO, RCS Experience.

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