Though better known for making mainboards than consumer electronics, Gigabyte’s first foray into the UMPC market–the U60–was surprisingly competent and incorporated a few innovative features such as split keyboard and GPS/TV tuner expansion slots.

Engadget spotted the next revision in the form of the Gigabyte M704. Though the link they provided was supposed to point to the M704 product specification on Gigabyte’s Web site, the last time we checked the Web page was not available. Fortunately, we have captured a screen shot of the product page.
This time, the changes are mostly cosmetic, though the VIA processor is bumped up to 1.2GHz and the screen is given a 7-inch 1,024 x 600-pixel treatment. The latter upgrade is particularly interesting, as it means that the user would no longer have to scroll sideways on some Web sites designed for viewing in 1,024-pixel resolution. Despite the larger display and faster processor, the battery life remains similar to the U60 at around 3 hours. However, that is rather mediocre considering models like the Everun and Kohjinsha SA1 can go on for a couple more hours. Other features include:

• 1.2GHz VIA processor
• 768MB RAM
• 40GB or 60GB HDD
• 7-inch LED-backlit screen
• 2 x USB 2.0; VGA output; SD/MMC card reader
• Built-in Webcam
• 780g weight

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Powered by an 800-Mhz Intel A110 CPU and 1 GB of RAM, the U810 has a 5.6-inch, 1024 x 600 screen, a 40-GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a fingerprint reader and an impressive long-life battery.

Hampering the device is a crappy webcam and the dull-as-dishwater Vista Business OS. Video performance is average at best — it’ll work as a portable media player, but not as well as an Archos 604 Wi-Fi. There are no wireless broadband options, either. You can add one yourself, but it will tie up the only USB port. Still, there’s a lot to love about the U810.

Pros: Small, like hobbit-sized small. Decent battery life. Priced low. Pretty machine with smart construction. Full QWERTY keyboard fits perfectly into an extremely small area.

Cons: Keyboard size comes at a cost: Function-mapping choices are practically demented in their layout. Fat battery. Not quite pocketable. Screen feels small in its wide bezel. Windows Vista Business? Gag

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