press releases

OQO Announces the OQO model 2+ with Intel® Atom™ Processor, World’s First PC OLED Display, and Worldwide 3G Capability

January 7, 2009

OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows Vista® PC,today announced the new model 2+ with Intel® Atom™ processor, the world’s first PC OLED display, and worldwide 3G capability. Based on the 1.86GHz Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM, the OQO model 2+ offers performance up to twice as fast as its predecessor and includes an embedded touchscreen for easier input.

OQO Wins Stevie Award in 6th Annual American Business Awards

June 20, 2008

OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows Vista® PC, today announced that the OQO model 02 has been recognized with a Stevie Award in the Best New Computer Hardware category at The 2008 American Business Awards last week. Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" (New York Post, April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards is the only national, independent business awards program honoring organizations of all types -- public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

OQO Demonstrates World’s First Ultra Mobile PC with Embedded Mobile WiMAX for Sprint Xohm Network

January 7, 2008

OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows Vista® PC, unveiled a technology demonstration of the award-winning model 02 computer with integrated 802.16e Mobile WiMAX high-speed wireless data capability at the Sprint Xohm™ booth # 31561 at the 2008 International CES in Las Vegas.

OQO Introduces New High-End model 02 Options with 64GB SSD and Sunlight Optimized Display

January 7, 2008

OQO Inc., creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows Vista® PC, continues to expand its industry-leading UMPC line with the addition of a 64GB solid state drive (SSD) option plus the introduction of a new display technology offering dramatic improvement in direct sunlight readability with greater than 50 percent reduction in unwanted reflections.

OQO Announces model e2 with Built-In HSDPA Mobile Broadband Capability

December 5, 2007

OQO, Inc., creator of the world’s smallest fully-functional Windows Vista® PC, today announced availability of the new model e2 with embedded HSDPA mobile broadband capability, providing customers in Europe and Asia with widely-available high speed Internet connectivity.

OQO Wins Japan’s 2007 Good Design Award

November 13, 2007

OQO Inc., creator of the world’s smallest fully functional Windows Vista® PC, today announced that it has received the prestigious Good Design Award 2007, sponsored by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. This award recognizes the OQO model 02 computer for its innovative product concept, high degree of usability, and superior product design.

Bob Groppo named OQO VP of Engineering

November 13, 2007

Taking on responsibility for OQO’s product development, Groppo will oversee the engineering organization including electrical, mechanical, software and wireless teams.

OOQO Expands Into European Mobility Market

September 17, 2007

OQO, Inc. today introduced its first ultra mobile PC, OQO model e2, optimised to meet the needs of the European mobility marketplace. The model e2 signals a strategic expansion by OQO into the European mobility market in response to tremendous interest from international customers.

OQO Updates Award-Winning model 02 Product Line

September 10, 2007

OQO Inc., creator of the model 02, the world’s smallest PC running Windows Vista® and the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) with embedded 3G mobile broadband, today announced new model 02 products with high performance features that deliver increased Anytime/Anywhere Productivity™ and extend OQO’s lead in the category. To accelerate consumer and enterprise adoption of the model 02, OQO is aggressively pricing its upgraded UMPCs starting at $1,299.

Dennis Moore Joins OQO as CEO

September 10, 2007

QO Inc., creator of the world’s smallest fully functional Windows Vista® PC, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Dennis Moore as the company’s chief executive officer.

OQO Announces Federal Government Market Strategy and Partnerships with Telos, Emtec Federal, and GCS

August 21, 2007

OQO Inc., creator of the model 02, the world’s smallest fully functional Windows Vista® PC and the first ultra mobile PC with embedded 3G mobile broadband, today announced its go-to-market strategy for the federal government market. The company has hired John Inkley as director of federal sales and partnered with federal IT resellers including Telos, Emtec Federal and Government Contracting Services (GCS), Inc.

OQO Heads into Summer Season with Increased Distribution Focus, Adding Leading National and Regional Retail Partners

June 27th, 2007

OQO Inc., creator of the OQO model 02, the world’s smallest fully functional Windows VistaPC and the first ultra mobile PC with embedded 3G mobile broadband, today announced it has continued its planned expansion of distribution channels by adding leading national and regional in-store and online retailers.

CSCMP SFRT Recognizes SCM Excellence & Achievement at Annual Banquet Vanita Wells, Director of Customer Operations, OQO Named '2006 SCM Executive of the Year

May 18, 2007

At this week's Collaborative Banquet of Logistics Organizations, the San Francisco Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) presented the prestigious 'SCM Executive of the Year Award' to Vanita Wells, Director of Customer Operations for OQO, Inc.

OQO Commences Customer Shipments of the Widely Anticipated model 02

March 27, 2007

OQO Inc., creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows Vista™ PC, is now shipping the new model 02 computer.

OQO Demonstrates model 02 Ultra Mobile PC with Embedded HSDPA Capability at Novatel Wireless booth at 3GSM World Congress

February 12, 2007

OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the groundbreaking model 02 computer, today showcased the award-winning model 02 computer with integrated HSDPA 3G high-speed wireless data capability at the Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL) booth at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona.

OQO Introduces First Ultra Mobile PC with Integrated Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess High Speed Data Service Capability

February 5, 2007

OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator and creator of the groundbreaking model 02 computer, today announced that OQO is now offering the model 02 computer with integrated EV-DO Wireless WAN capability compatible with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service.

OQO unveils the model 02 ultra mobile PC

January 7th, 2007

Bill Gates today showcased OQO's next generation ultra-mobile PC, the model 02, in his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Weighing a mere one pound and small enough to fit in a pocket, the model 02 is the world's smallest Windows Vista capable computer.

OQO Delivers World's First Ultra Mobile PC With Integrated Mobile Broadband Service Powered by Sprint

January 7th, 2007

OQO Inc., leader of the UMPC market and creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows XP computer, today announced that OQO will be offering the new OQO model 02 computer with integrated mobile broadband capabilities via the Sprint Power Vision SM.

OQO Opens Retail Channels with first Retail Showcase Partner, RCS Experience

November 7th, 2006

OQO Announces Strategic Appointments Addressing Company's Rapid Growth

September 19, 2006

OQO Receives Two Awards for Innovation and Leadership

Jul. 12, 2006

Jay Shiveley Joins OQO as CEO

March 13, 2006

OQO introduces a Tablet PC edition of the model 01+

January 4th, 2006

OQO garners two more awards in 2005

December 19, 2006

OQO Announces $20M Financing Round

November 16, 2005

OQO Unveils the Model 01+ Pocketable Windows XP Computer

September 27, 2005

Infologix forms strategic partnership with OQO to provide complete mobility solutions to vertical markets

July 19, 2005

OQO Launches International Sales Effort with eXpansys® Alliance

June 7, 2005

OQO wins best of Mobile Showcase award for second consecutive year

May 18, 2005

OQO appoints Joe Daltoso, former Chairman and CEO of Micron Electronics, to Board of Directors

April 2, 2005

OQO Garners Two Awards in January 2005

February 16, 2005

OQO launches the model 01 computer a complete Windows XP computer in your pocket

October 14, 2004

OQO Selects 40 Major Corporate Customer Pilots for Ultra Personal Computer, Adds Key Executives, Braces for Demand

May 25, 2004

TechTV Selects OQO as the "Best of CES" Winner in the Mobile Computing and Wireless Category

January 13, 2004

OQO Unveils Ultra Personal Computer at CES; Windows XP notebook computer shrunk to pocketable size heralds new PC category

January 8, 2004

Wacom® Penabled™ Battery-free Pen Technology Featured In New OQO Full-power, Pocketable Personal Computer

January 8, 2004

OQO Selects Silicon Motion's SM722 Low-Power Mobile Display Controller For Its Ultra Personal Computer

January 8, 2004

Mobility Electronics Signs Licensing Agreement With OQO for Split Bridge Technology

October 21, 2003