I recently upgraded my mobile computing technology a couple months ago from a laptop tablet pc to the revolutionary OQO handtop computer. What is so significant about this computer? It is the world’s smallest Windows XP computer! The OQO is the first of a new class of personal computers called “handtops”. We’ve gone from desktops to laptops to handtops. The OQO is a full Windows XP computer that fits comfortably in a pocket. It is very stylish too! Although I haven’t seen it, this OQO handtop computer is supposedly used in the movie Mission Impossible 3.I have always dreamed of having a full Windows OS computer everywhere I go, 24/7. With the revolution of handtop computers, it is now a reality! Wherever I go now I have full access to all of my programs and data! Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Music, Videos, Instant Messenger, Email, RSS Feeds, all comfortably in my pocket at every point in time.

What about PDAs? (Personal Digital Assistants) They flat out don’t compare! They are not a full Windows computer. Handtop computers are! The OQO replaces a full desktop or laptop computer and is just a little bigger than a PDA.

What about UMPCs? (Ultra Mobile Personal Computers) These are a new type of computer that is similar to handtops except that they are larger and weigh more. This makes it too painful to keep them in a pocket and have them with you at all points in time.

Isn’t it really slow though? I was surprised with the performance of the OQO handtop computer. It runs many applications very well. It is not meant for high-end creative applications or demanding gaming but it does do very well otherwise.

How is the battery life? I get about 2-3 hours with the standard battery and 4-6 hours with the dual capacity battery, all depending on what I’m doing while using it.

What about damage to the screen? I put a thin plastic protector over the screen. I also turn the screen towards my leg inside my front pocket, that way if something hits it then the screen shouldn’t get damaged. I’m not that careful with it and so far I haven’t had any problems. It is built very well.

Here are the specs of the OQO Model 01+

- OS: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
- 1GHz Transmeta Crusoe Processor
- 30GB Hard Drive
- 512MB DDR Memory
- 802.11b and Bluetooth Wireless
- USB, Firewire, Microphone, Speaker, Headphone Jack, Digital Pen
- 800 x 480 W-VGA 5″ Transflective Display
- Dimensions: 4.9″ x 3.4″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 14 ounces

This is a great tool to have as a Wealth Builder. It allows me to work and retrieve information from anywhere. Productivity is increased a lot due to owning a handtop computer. I like to consistently change up my environment and work from many different places. Las Vegas definitely has a lot of nice places to work from!

Here is a picture!

I believe that most people will carry something like a handtop computer everywhere at some point. Right now they are primarily marketed to corporations. It will take changes such as lower prices, better mobile internet connectivity, and a major shift to voip. At that point it will be painful for most people not to own a handtop computer.

The OQO handtop is a major component of a full mobile office solution I was going to put together. However, I decided to hold off a little while on building it. Once I complete that, I will do a full write-up and show you the extreme leverage in it!

See oqo.com for more information on this handtop computer of mine.