"OQO is excited to work with Intel to deliver the highest performingMobile Internet Device (MID) on the market today," said Bob Rosin, senior vicepresident of sales and marketing at OQO. "The OQO model 2+ provides enterpriseusers and prosumers with everything needed to get all their work done as theymove through their day -- full Windows, complete mobility, and immediateaccess to information and applications from wherever they are."

"The Intel Atom processor is rapidly becoming the foundation for MobileInternet Devices that require high performance and full Internet to run thebroad set of enterprise and consumer applications," said Gary Willihnganz,director of marketing for the Ultra Mobility Group at Intel Corporation. "TheOQO model 2+ is an excellent example in the Productivity MID category whichcombines the high performance, low power characteristics of Intel Atom withOQO's proven system-level innovation in delivering small, pocketable devices."

The new OQO model 2+ is the world's first PC with an embedded OrganicLight-Emitting Diode (OLED) display. Users will immediately notice thescreen's dramatically increased brightness and contrast with better outdoorreadability, greater range of colors, extremely wide viewing angles, fasterresponse time, and improved battery life. The integrated touchscreen is morerobust and accurate than conventional touchscreen technology and supportsstylus as well as finger-based input.

Key new features of the OQO model 2+ include: -- Twice as Fast(1) -- Available with 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 CPU offering up to 2x improvement in processor-intensive tasks, and up to 5x improvement in multimedia performance -- Intel(R) System Controller Hub US15W with integrated 3D graphics -- DirectX 9 and H.264 video decode support in hardware -- 2GB RAM with 2.7x improvement in memory performance -- Up to 20% increase in battery life (3.5 hours with standard battery, and 7 hours with double capacity battery) -- Vivid and intuitive interface -- World's first PC with integrated Active Matrix OLED display; 1,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio, color gamut up to 110% of NTSC, 0.01ms response time, and viewing-angle free -- Embedded high-grade touchscreen for stylus and finger-based input -- Native resolution of highly-readable 800x480 with 1024x768 and 1000x600 interpolated modes -- World-capable -- Featuring Qualcomm's Gobi solution, the industry's only embedded multi-mode module with support for CDMA2000 EV-DO and HSPA -- Designed to operate on Verizon Wireless and Sprint networks using Qualcomm's hybrid mode alternative solution as well as SIM-based networks including GPRS/EDGE, UMTS, and HSPA with speeds up to 7.2Mbps -- Penta-band antenna for world coverage -- Verizon Wireless customers can roam internationally on the Vodafone network -- World keyboard and global power supply -- Eco-friendly -- RoHS compliant (reduced mercury, lead, cadmium, and other hazardous materials) -- Ultra low power consumption -- Secure -- Computrace(R) support in BIOS for asset tracking and recovery and remote data delete -- LoJack(R) for Laptops(TM) support -- TPM v1.2 embedded security -- Affordable for every professional segment -- Pricing starts at $999 Like its predecessor, the OQO model 2+ weighs less than one pound and istruly pocketable with dimensions of 5.6"(W) x 3.3"(H) x 1.0"(D) and thebest-in-class integrated backlit thumb keyboard. The model 2+ supports largeexternal displays up to 1920x1200 with HDMI/DVI and VGA interfaces, offersWi-Fi(R) 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, and is compatible with thefull range of OQO model 02/e2 accessories. These include the OQO dockingstation with embedded dual layer DVD+/-RW/RAM drive, as well as a wide rangeof cases, GPS and vehicle mounts, and power solutions including standard andextended batteries and the OQO air/auto power adapter.

Full specifications of the OQO model 2+ are available at:http://www.oqo.com/products/model2+/specifications.html

OQO pioneered the ultra mobile PC category and has led the market witheach innovation. With today's announcement, OQO has further established itscommitment to leading this growing category and providing mobility solutionsfor worldwide markets.

With pricing starting at $999, the OQO model 2+ is available to orderimmediately from OQO and through OQO enterprise, government, and retail saleschannels listed at http://www.oqo.com. First deliveries are expected to takeplace during the first half of 2009.

About OQO

Based in San Francisco, California, OQO, Inc. has redefined mobilecomputing with its groundbreaking products, including the new ultra-small,powerful, ergonomic, and connected OQO model 2+. With an award-winningdesign, the OQO model 2+ is a full-featured computer running standard WindowsXP or Windows Vista and a pocketable, dockable form-factor that gives themobile professional true Anytime/Anywhere Productivity(TM).

"OQO", the OQO logo, and "Anytime/Anywhere Productivity" are trademarks ofOQO, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2009 OQO, Inc. All rights reserved.

(1) Benchmarking data based on tests using MobileMark(R) 2007 version 1.05 and SiSoftware Sandra 2008. Comparisons are to the OQO model 02 computer.SOURCE OQO, Inc.