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Samsung has recently announced plans to improve their UMPC (ultra mobile personal computer). Samsung's latest UMPC the Ultra Q1 boasts higher res., better connectivity, a lighter sleeker design and also improved battery life. In addition to the improvements, the Ultra Q1 will feature Windows Vista as its operating system in place of Windows XP, which is run on the original Q1.

With a price expected to come in just over $1000, depending on variation, the Ultra Q1 is the first wave of upgraded Samsung products scheduled for release. Executive V.P. and General Manager of Samsung computer division HS Kim has also said the company is close to offering hybrid drives (flash and hard disk) as options as well as a lower cost version of the Ultra Q1.