The Model 02 by OQO is really generating some buzz since it’s debut at CES last week (won Best of CES Award and was mentioned in Gates’ keynote). See the video from OQO here.

OQO is made up of former Apple-ites, and they bring the beautiful and practical design of their former employer to the Model 02. Irina Slutsky and Eddie Codel met with Nick Merz, the Dir of Design at OQO. Here’s the video from Podtech.

Some specs:

Good:

* processor: 1.2GHz CPU
* operating system: Windows XP Home
* hard disk drive: 30GB 1.8 inch HDD
* memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM
* wireless: WiFi 802.11 abg + Bluetooth
$1499

Better:

* processor: 1.5GHz CPU
* operating system: Windows XP Professional
* hard disk drive: 60GB 1.8 inch HDD
* memory: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM
* wireless: WiFi 802.11 abg + Bluetooth
$1699

Best:

* processor: 1.5GHz CPU
* operating system: Windows XP Professional
* hard disk drive: 60GB 1.8 inch HDD
* memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
* wireless: WiFi 802.11 abg + Bluetooth
$1849

I’m seriously considering this. I’ve been in the market for a UMPC for 2 months now, and everyone I see just isn’t quite what I want (a full PC that will fit in my purse). The closest I’ve found is not really a UMPC, but a Tablet with a 5.5″ screen, LG I think.

I’m in San Fran next week, I may see if I can get my greedy little hands on this thing when I get there.