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OQO

Logo: OQO, Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Computer hardware company

OQO was a U.S. computer hardware company that was notable for manufacture of handheld computers. Its systems possessed the functionality of a tablet PC in a size slightly larger than a personal digital assistant (PDA). According to Guinness World Records, the "OQO" was the smallest full-powered, full-featured personal computer in 2005.2 It was founded by Joe Betts-LaCroix.1 It employed 105 people.1 It ceased to exist in 2009.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2000Founded1
  • Industryelectronics1
  • HeadquartersSan Francisco1
  • Websitewww.oqo.com
  • Legal formprivately held company1

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OQO was a U.S. computer hardware company that was notable for manufacture of handheld computers. Its systems possessed the functionality of a tablet PC in a size slightly larger than a personal digital assistant (PDA). According to Guinness World Records, the "OQO" was the smallest full-powered, full-featured personal computer in 2005. The company's first version of subnotebook computer was the OQO model 01. It had been compared with the Ultra Mobile PC platform, although it was introduced before the UMPC took flight. The company was founded in 2000.2

The story

Founded by Joe Betts-LaCroix in 2000.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • computer hardware

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Apr 2009Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2000Founded Founded1

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