The new low price of the ago7 UMPC is an important milestone and will influence the market of the Ultra Mobile PCs. Breaking the $800 price barrier did not create a huge stir among early adopters (who expected the low prices in the first place) but will influence people sitting on the sidelines. The price is significantly below competitors and packaged as an entry level UMPC. But the attraction is not just because of the low entry-level price. The system is packaged with a flexible keyboard, thus negating the sentiments regarding the need for a keyboard.
Yes, some people will ask why the price is not closer to $500, but the price barrier for $700 must be broken first. Let's hope this happens when Dell releases their UMPC. After all, Dell lost ground as a price leader and can use the Tablet PC and UMPC Market as a means to rebuild their reputation.
PS. I overheard someone say: "Your civic responsibility as a consumer is to place pressure on OEMs to offer the best products for the best price." Would you agree?



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