Today Samsung has officially announced the release of the Q1 Ultra UMPC in the US along with pricing, about a year after the introduction of the new Ultra Mobile PC product segment from Samsung along with Microsoft and Intel.

The Samsung Q1 Ultra will be available in a few different configurations with either a 600MHz or 800MHz Intel A100 processor, 1GB of memory, a 40GB or 60GB hard drive and either Vista Home or Windows XP Tablet OS, depending on the model. Pricing for the Q1 Ultra will range from an entry level $799 to $1499 for an enhanced commercial version.

The features of the Q1 Ultra UMPC from Samsung include a 4.5 hour continuous run-time on the included battery, and a nice array of communication support with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an optional 3.5G HSDPA cellular modem.

There is also a 300 pixel webcam and microphone to enable video conferencing through the small PC and the ability to take still photos at 1.3 megapixels. To watch the video conferencing, browse the web or work on a spreadsheet the Q1 Ultra has a seven-inch wide LCD touch screen with a native resolution of 1024 x 600. The device also has the option of a fingerprint reader for a secure biometric logon.

If you’re interested in finding more details on the device you can download a user manual for the Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC, or have an virtual interactive experience with the device. Samsung says the Q1 Ultra is available through a number of online retailers, including but not limited to Best Buy, Circuit City, Amazon.com, Buy.com, Costco.com, Tiger Direct, and PC Mall.