I've put together this convenient chart comparing four different UMPCs that either are available now to the public or will be shortly. Primarily I want to compare how the VIA NanoBook fits into the lineup. I did a bit of research on the ASUS eeePC and found it should be available at a range of prices, from 200 up to 550. The Palm Foleo, while technically not a UMPC has been included because of its $600 pricetag and long battery life. The Raon Everun gets included as it does come in at $700 and has a long battery life as well.

I think it's interesting that there's such a broad range of devices available at this end of the spectrum, both x86 and RISC are represented, all three CPU companies have products out on the market, it's a really exciting time for the mobile PC user. Over the next few days, I'll do individual comparisons for each of the devices.

Oh and speaking of comparisons, MobileRead has put together this great matrix comparing ultra-cheap sub-notebooks that you should check out. MobileRead's take on the concept is that they think they would make great e-book readers. Personally, I think that there are going to be a lot of new uses for the kinds of devices as the prices come down and more and more people get their hands on them.

I've also done one on one comparisons between the VIA NanoBook and each of these UMPCs:

• VIA NanoBook -vs- ASUS eeePC
• VIA NanoBook -vs- Raon Everun
• VIA NanoBook -vs- Palm Foleo

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