GIGABYTE UMPC U60, a whole new protrusive work of GIGABYTE, has just finished its show at the 2007 CeBIT. The U60 turned many eyes of consumers with its ultra portable feature of only 740g, the large 6.5 inch LCD screen that leaves the tiny LCD screens of PDA and Smart Phone in the dust, and the stylish and easy-to-use horizontal keypad that is slid open easily with a single hand. The above are just a few features that the U60 has that captured everyone's interest.



At the functional design end, the GIGABYTE UMPC U60 features the VIA C7-M processor, built-in IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless for wide compatibility, and the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR for increased data transfer rate which is three times faster than that of the conventional bluetooth. No matter at home or outdoors, you will never loose touch with friends and family with the ability to share information while staying entertained with the U60. U60’s mobility is proven and it is ready to go with you anywhere.

GIGABYTE UMPC U60 is equipped with the built-in stereo microphones and speaker and the fun packed 300K pixel webcam rendering you a whole new level of enjoyment with auto face detection and focusing functionality, which allow for automatic recongition of face(s) in the frame and follow the object even if he or she moves.

GIGABYTE UMPC U60 also allows for future upgrades with GPS satellite navigation module and DVB-T digital TV receiver module, which will turn your U60 into a navigation system and multimedia digital TV that you can carry with you on the go.

The power saving design of the GIGABYTE UMPC U60 stands out among the many UMPCs on the market. The VIA C7-M ULV 770 1GHz ultra low voltage processor features the Enhanced Power Saver technology using only 5W of power. In addition, the combination of the ultra thin LED backlight at 3.3V, the 1.8 inch ultra thin and low power consumption hard drive and the Windows Portal Power Management allows the U60 for up to 4 hours of battery usage with easy control over the volume, wireless network, synchronization status, and power management. The enhancement of productivity is literally in the palm of your hand.

The GIGABYTE UMPC U60 is with hand writing recognition under Window XP Home for the first delivery. It is aimed at business persons for instant access to email, web-conferencing, wireless connectivity and GPS navigation system which are associated with the traditional PDA and Smart Phone are going to be replaced by the GIGABYTE UMPC U60. The GIGABYTE UMPC U60 is scheduled for Taiwan release in May 2007 and the suggested retail price is at an affordable USD$920.