The upcoming Toughbook CF-U1 UMPC is powered by Intel's new Atom processor and seems to fit a wish we asked for last year: Just build a UMPC that is simple, tough, and has a long battery life. But not everything is as simple as it looks--the UMPC will be challenged from within by its own operating system, a little thing they like to call Vista.* Some of us in the Lab actually don't hate on Vista as much as others do, but the graphic heavy, menu-rich build could be a bother in a small form. This could be especially true on this one, which is thicker than others and will likely require a larger grip and more patience.
There are obvious benefits to using the Atom chip in a small UMPC. Applications should operate more efficiently, use less power, and will connect to the networks at sweet speeds, actually making the device a useful option to carry on the road. If that doesn't work, its toughness might handle the endless throw-downs you’ll put it through.
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