The Dopod U1000 launches in Indonesia.

The Dopod U1000 handheld mini notebook computer, with a five inch screen and a global positioning system (GPS) attuned to a number of cities on Java and Bali, was launched in Jakarta on the 28th by distributor PT Sistech Kharisma, at the price of 13 million rupiah.

Dopod U1000.

David Yaohari of PT Sistech Kharisma says the GPS system on the Dopod U1000 is likely the main attraction for Indonesian buyers, because GPS systems on competing PDA's and smartphones do not yet function optimally.

Once you get out of Cibubur the screen [on other models] goes blank, there's no map for that area yet.

To get around this problem David says a local company, Nusamap, was employed to provide more detailed maps for the Dopod U1000, with free upgrades and updates to the mapping system being available.

Other features of the Dopod U1000 include:

• 3G, HSDPA, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM, USB, EDGE.
• Speakerphone.
• SMS, MMS, email.
• 3 megapixel digital camera.
• Video recording and playback, and a separate camera for video calls.
• Intel 624 mhz processor, 8320 mb of ram, 256mb of rom.
• 2,200mAh Lithium-ion battery, rechargeable and removable, 5.5 hours life.
• Keyboard and pen data input.