What Is Mini-v?

The mini-v is the world’s most practical mini notebook computer designed to offer you everything that a notebook should do but in a truly portable design. The mini-v has the benefit of an easy to use Qwerty Keyboard with real keys and full notebook functionality. It combines your conventional notebook, desktop, PDA, smart phone, MP3, MP4 player, all in a design not much bigger than a paperback book.

The mini-v has set the standards in the market of mobile device, it is positioned between a large tablet PC and a small PDA. Known also as an Ultra Mobile Computing Device (UMPC) it operates as both a tablet and Laptop PC and is more than capable of being your everyday computer.

With an integrated VGA port, 10/100LAN and USB 2.0 interfaces, you can connect all your desktop peripherals and multimedia devices to the mini-v. With integrated Wireless LAN and built-in Bluetooth you can also take advantage of wireless networks and hot spots whilst out and about. The mini-v even features an integrated webcam making ideal for VOIP calls.

Enjoy a fast connection to the internet wherever you are, whether running Internet explorer or other web browsers, you can access Wi-Fi hotspots, 3G data cards or even use a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to surf the Net. Email, downloading and uploading of audio and video files, instant messaging- it’s all possible with mini-v.

You can use mini-v to give you directions from place to place in its GPS functionality. Whether you use software from Microsoft or another provider you can track your progress on the computer as you go. Such navigation can take place via satellite with a Bluetooth or USB receiver.

The screen is fully touch sensitive, so you can prod buttons and drag windows about with your finger in laptop mode as well as using the stylus ( stowed in the lid ) to take advantage of the convenient hand writing recognition feature known as a "tablet functionality".

Surrounding the screen is a selection of shortcut buttons and controls to improve navigation and ease of use in this "tablet" mode; a track stick for mouse control, a four way d-pad, up/down scroll buttons and a two way brightness rocker, plus an array of shortcut keys.

Mini-v can also support applications that support digital inking. Microsoft Office 2003/2007 and OneNote allow you to write when entering data. So you can write in Excel cells, handwrite and annotate documents in Word, circle and highlight items when giving PowerPoint presentations and more. Office 2003 & 2007 also supports dictation and reading documents out loud to you, which is perfect for tablets which come with built-in mics and speakers for voice command.

OneNote is a wonderful application; it allows you to keep several folders full of handwritten notes for each project you're working on. This means that with mini-v and Microsoft Onenote, you will never have to carry a notebook or project folder ever again...

Mini-v is not only for Work, it is fun too!

Your Mini-v doesn't just have to be about work, you can also use it to store and playback music and movies. In addition you can use it to access Internet TV, such as YahooTV and I-Tunes TV.

Video search

• Watch featured and most popular searched video content from Yahoo! on the big screen.
• Find videos using Yahoo!’s industry-leading video search technology.

Movies

• Watch the latest movie trailers.
• Get movie info and Yahoo! recommendations and ratings.
• Find listings for local theaters and show times.
• Play DVD movies or video stored on your hard drive or directly on the S41 with built in DVD burner.

Summary

So what is Mini-v? Mini-v is a Windows XP or Vista mini-laptop with a 7" display, that weighs less than a bag of sugar! Mini-v is also a well-connected mini-laptop that can easily fit in a large handbag, school bag and any brief case. If you're familiar with Windows XP Tablet Edition computers, think of Mini-v as the much smaller and more affordable version...

Why choose Mini-v? If you want a truly mobile and affordable computer, with full qwerty keyboard, WiFi connectivity and full office capability then Mini-v is for you!

* Mini-v S18 and Mini-v S37 or Mini-v S41 will need additional 3rd party software and hardware accessories to access GPS and 3G!