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msmobiles.com_robot · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 16777215

Here we reveal truth about Microsoft Origami also known as "Ultra Mobile PC" - we go beyond the buzz and tell you how it is!

Read more at http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/5019.html

indiekiduk · Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 198 Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Very bad design in that input technique. No one would drop a stylus to put both hands on each side to enter text, only to have to pick up the stylus immediately after since the OS relies on using it for everything else.

Also they are too big! You have your PDA when you don't have your bag with you. When you have your bag you have your laptop. When would you need this thing?
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EJR · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 2629

brianz · Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 44

i agree, it's too big to be ultra-mobile. there is already a true UMPC, it's called an OQO.

gilesjuk · Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 312

I assumed right then, just another toy with no practical use by the majority. Tablet PCs didn't take off as most people don't have any need for them and I don't see these being any different.

Someone should tell Microsoft that just because something is possible it doesn't make it worth doing.

schriss · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 93 Location: Poland

It's because the prices of those "toys" are ridiculous.

adamz · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

I think this would be great in the car! I heard some would include GPS recievers. If you can place this in a dock on the dashboard, you'd have a good sized screen for looking at the map, along with a great MP3 player, and even the ability to watch movies. Passengers could undock it and play video games as well. The Tablet PC and Laptops are too big for the car, while Pocket PCs tend to be a little too small. The larger GUI designed for touch screens seems to me to be ideal for automotive computing. The best part is, you don't have to leave it in your car where it can get stolen.

Pennken2009 · Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 1 Location: pittsburgh, pa

so are these things for sale yet? and how much do they run for? if they're not on the market yet, how much do they expect them to run for? Anyone have any sites that are sellin them? I looked for a while and couldnt find it, guessing its not on the market yet.

EJR · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 2629