
Asus has finally released the Asus R50A UMPC for $1399. This Atom-based UMPC weights at 1.1-pound amd features a 5.6-inch WSVGA touchscreen display, a slim external DVD burner, foldable USB keyboard, and Bluetooth mouse. The company will ship this gadget on December 22nd onwards. [Dynamism]

The F1 UMPC from Korean company UMID supports WiBro (WiMAX) connectivity. This portable gadget is powered by VIA C7-M 1.2GHz processor with 512MB/1GB RAM, 30GB/60GB hard drive, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, GPS receiver, Integrated DMB TV tuner, Built-in FM tuner and a 7 inch LCD touchscreen display (800 x 480). The UMID F1 runs on Microsoft Windows XP Home. [itechnews]

Mobile Intelligent Ubiquitous (MIU) introduces the next generation of its Hybrid Dual Portable Computer (HDPC). This portable gadget boasts a 4.1 inch TFT display (800 x480 resolution), a 2.4 inch AMOLED internal display (320 x 240 resolution), ARM processor for menial tasks, Intel Atom processor, Windows CE operating system and DMB navigation capability. The 3rd generation HDPC will be released in the Korean market for $500. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [Pocketables] More

Here is a picture gallery of the latest Kohjinsha SC and SX Series UMPC that are taken from CEATEC 2008. These UMPCs are priced at between $700 and $1000. Click on the thumbnail below to enlarge the picture. [Ubergizmo]

Direct From Japan (DFJ) has joined with Aigo to begin sell the new Atom-based P8860 MID. DFJ is actually the first official reseller that sells this 4.8-inch slider UMPC. The gadget retails for $699. [PocketTables]

Wibrain unveiled its new UMPC ‘i1′ that will feature variants of Silverthorne Atom processor (1.1Ghz CPU and a 1.3Ghz version) and a built-in HSDPA module. It will be available with optional 30GB, and 60GB drive, and also SSD memory up to 64GB! The Wibrain touchpad is known for its exceptional split keyboard that offers quick URL and password entry. Wibrain claims it has 6-hour browsing time on the standard battery. Expected to hit retail in October. Price is still TBD. [UMPCPortal]