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Photos: Samsung's Q1 unveiled

In San Francisco, Samsung launches its new Origami minitablet Pc, dubbed the Q1.
By Bill Detwiler, Contributor
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John Johasky

John Johasky, vice president of marketing for Samsung, welcomes the audience to the San Francisco launch of the new Q1 minitablet from Samsung. The Q1 minitablet, with its 7-inch screen, built-in Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi wireless capabilities, will sell for $1,099.

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Samsung representative

A Samsung representative makes his way across the room to talk to potential consumers about the various features of the new Q1. The Q1 will be available May 7 at Best Buy's online store and will make its way into Best Buy's retail stores later this month.

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Q1

The new Q1 minitablet works as a handheld PC, as well as a functional laptop once the keyboard accessory is attached.

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Sleek design

The new Q1 mintablet from Samsung offers the same features as a portable laptop, with controls on the front as well as on the sides.

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Discussing details

Representatives from Samsung, Intel and Microsoft that went around to each table to discuss specific details of the new Q1 minitablet.

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H.S. Kim

H.S. Kim, exective vice president of Samsung Electronics' computer system division, delivers the keynote address on the many functions of Samsung's new Q1 minitablet.

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USB plug-in

The USB plug-in is just one of the many features the new Samsung Q1 offers.

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Potential consumers

At the Samsung Q1 launch party in San Francisco, potential consumers have the opportunity to check out the new minitablet's features.

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