Global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announces the launch of its latest Ultra- Mobile PC (UMPC) model, the Q1P for Windows Vista, Samsung's first UMPC to be Windows Vista certified.

With the release of Samsung's Q1 and the more powerful Q1P UMPC last year, a new category and form factor for PCs emerged: a truly ultra-mobile device that gives you the power of a regular PC, but can be accessed anytime, anywhere, even where desktop PCs are not available and notebooks are impractical. Intended as a companion PC, the Q1 UMPC provides users with an innovative way to combine PC functionality along with multimedia versatility and advanced connectivity, all in an ultra-mobile platform.

In advance for the launch of Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system, which Microsoft unveiled in early 2007, Samsung created a task force to make sure that Samsung products, including the Q1 UMPC, would meet Microsoft's high-quality standards. The result of Samsung's efforts is the Q1P for Windows Vista, a powerful UMPC that delivers the features and advantages of the Windows Vista OS.

"Since the introduction of the Q1 UMPC, Samsung has been unwavering in its commitment to growing and developing this new product category," said Bret Berg, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Mobile Computing Products, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "With the Q1P for Windows Vista UMPC, Samsung has once again proven its dedication to the UMPC market by delivering a powerful product that allows even the most mobile individuals to enjoy the many benefits of the Windows Vista operating system while on the go."

"The Ultra-Mobile PC is a growing class of PCs that provides a more natural and intuitive experience for on-the-go use," said Mika Krammer, Director of Windows Client Mobility at Microsoft Corp. "It is exciting to see the industry momentum behind the UMPC platform and Origami Experience, and we are thrilled to work closely with Samsung to deliver innovative solutions to our customers such as the Q1P for Windows Vista. This new addition to the UMPC category combines the power of Windows Vista with a lightweight, carry-everywhere hardware design that enables users to easily maintain their digital lifestyle."

With features including an Intel Pentium processor (running at 1.0 GHz), an impressive 60GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM memory - twice as much as the original Q1 model - Samsung designed the Q1P for Windows Vista UMPC for the professional user who wants a no-compromising high-performant solution for completing projects and meeting deadlines while on the go. With the Q1P model's increased battery life of approximately 2.5 hours, together with faster speeds, flexibility and mobile functionality, the Q1P provides a compelling solution in a highly portable package.

Like the entire Q1 line, the Q1P for Windows Vista UMPC is equipped with an excellent 7" wide LCD touch screen. The unit also features an easy-to-use "inking" feature, which allows data to be directly inputted through the touch screen, results being similar to a handwritten note. Handwriting can be also transferred to regular text.

It is simple for anyone on the go to stay connected, entertained and informed with the full power of a PC packed into a tiny 1.7-pound product. The Q1 models also provide users with wireless communication capabilities, including WiFi and Bluetooth for easy Internet access. All Q1 models also integrate the AVS Now feature, which allows users to enjoy a suite of multimedia applications, including video, movies, music and still photos, without booting up Windows.

Various value-add options for all the Q1 models are also available: an external USB keyboard with a track point and 2-button built-in mouse, organizer/portfolio carrying case, extended battery life options and multiple external optical disc drive options.