Zenum Opus

Well what do you know, the Opus (Pocket PC) - announced an AGE ago by Swiss company Zenum - has finally made the transition from vapourware to a real live device.

After a number of changes to it's design, CNET seem to have got their grubby paws on a unit! The CNET hands on consists of 6 photos, and a short writeup.

Device specs from the Zenum Products page...

- Windows Mobile 6 (Professional)
- QWERTY Bar type device
- TI OMAP 850 Tri band with 850/1800/1900 and 900/1800/1900 variants available
- 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM
- miniSD expansion
- 2MP Camera
- WiFi / BT / IR

That's what they tell you. What they don't tell you is that the device is ODM'd for them by TechFaithWireless, who also produce devices for UBiQUiO and i-mate. Sure enough, upon closer inspection of the device specs / form / port placements etc., it's clear to see that the Opus sits roughly between the UBiQUiO 501 and the i-mate JAQ3, which are both based on the same design.

Nothing wrong with that I hear you say, and you're right... when I reviewed the UBiQUiO 501 I found it had some endearing features, and was very likeable at the price. And here lies the problem.

See modaco.com for complete story.