March 2nd, 2006
Origami = Ultra Mobile PC’s
By Jimmy Daniels
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
As reported in an earlier story, the new project code named Origami is indeed about ultra mobile pc’s, as a matter of fact, paperback sized mobile pc’s running Windows XP, not an iPod rival or the portable version of the Xbox.
Instead, Origami is the moniker for the first iteration of paperback-sized computers that will run Microsoft’s regular Windows XP operating system, a person close to Microsoft told The Associated Press. The person, who is familiar with the plans, spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is still confidential.
The so-called “ultra-mobile PCs” are being targeted initially at tech-savvy consumers who want a smaller computer that is easy to take on vacation, in the subway or anywhere else where a full-sized PC would seem too bulky, this person said.
The early versions are expected to debut at an industry conference on March 9, and to be available to consumers soon after, the person familiar with the plans said.
They will be built by a variety of computer makers, this person said, and are expected to sell for between $500 and $1,000, although final prices aren’t yet available. Source: Yahoo.
We Say: So it will actually be what I’ve always wanted my Palm device to be, more powerful, with a little bigger screen, hopefully. Sounds like one of those devices that I wouldn’t buy myself, but would use if someone got me one. Microsoft expects people to check email, look at photos and movies, get driving directions, etc. Send us one Microsoft and we’ll give you our opinion on it.
Kevin K says:
It sure would be nice if all the available technologies out there can come together to make something along the lines of the PADD devices they used in Star Trek: The Next Generation and after.
If you can combine flash based mega storage, smaller more powerful batteries and OLED or other newfangled display tech along with voice recognition and maybe a touch screen, as well as a real OS that can run lots of cool programs you’d want portable (something like Red Shift for stargazing outside but not Photoshop for editing photos…) you’d have a real winner.
If it’s merely a small tablet, that’s close but not really what I’d be looking for and I’d hope most wouldn’t either….
March 2nd, 2006 at 8:14 am
RecycledElectrons says:
Of course, the version running XP home will only support vowels - no consonants. The professional version ($500 more) supports consonantys, but not vowels. The Pro-Gold-Deluxe version supports vowels and consonants, but only to a maxumim ebook size of 1,000 characters. No version is planned that will be useful, as that would be SOFTWARE PIRACY, and violate the EULA! Anyone attempting to actually make use of this device will be raided (Waco-style) by the BSA! Don’t try it man, it’s not worth your life!
I love the idea, but given Microsoft’s restrictive licensing, I’m sticking with Linux tablets. It’s not that I mind paying for software, it’s that I want the license I get to be usable for something.
Andy Out!
March 2nd, 2006 at 12:19 pm
degustibus says:
oQo.
oqo.com
but it’s way too expensive.
March 2nd, 2006 at 2:29 pm
skinner says:
http://www.flipstart.com/
Isnt that company run by Paul Allen (Microsoft co-founder).
Coincidence?
March 3rd, 2006 at 2:31 am
metabolife says:
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August 7th, 2006 at 8:33 am