Black Diamond launches the SwitchBack rugged Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC)

Multiple Operating Systems

SwitchBack PCs available in Q2 2007 will be capable of running multiple Operating Systems simultaneously or independently. Choose from Windows XP, Windows Mobile, Windows CE and Linux.

Run Them Independently For Extended Battery Life

Switch back-and-forth between a primary and a secondary Operating System in a dual boot configuration to extend battery life by up to three times.

For example, users can conserve power by running Windows CE to perform simpler tasks and switch to Windows XP for more complex tasks – while still having access to the same data on the hard drive.

Run Them Simultaneously For Increased Productivity

Run dual Operating Systems simultaneously to save time and view data from two different programs. Through simultaneous program execution, you can perform simple tasks in parallel to running more complex tasks with the other Operating System. For example, you can view data from a program running on Windows XP and another on Windows CE -- all on the same screen, fluidly and without interruption.

SwitchBack PCs available in Q4 2006 will be Windows XP systems only, with the ability to receive downloadable hardware upgrades for dual processor and simultaneous task operation in Q2 2007. This downloadable hardware upgrade demonstrates SwitchBack's revolutionary capability to receive engineering updates after the product has shipped.

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