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February 28, 2006 | Comments: (0)
Origami sightings
With a lot of hype surrounding Microsoft's upcoming launch of the Origami ultraportable Windows PC and the introduction of the origamiproject.com website without much info to go with it, Tech Watch thought it right to fill the void with what info can be had on the Net.
Kevin 2.0 has posted pictures of what it says appears to be authentic video of the Origami, which could be a boon to the mobile-savvy enterprise. (Update: The video has apparently been taken down.)
The device would not be without competition from the likes of the OQO, which sells as the world's smallest Windows XP computer.
So what is going to set it apart other than Microsoft flexing its market muscle? The world could know this week, or maybe a little bit more of what all the hype is about.
It may be smaller than a tablet, and actually add life to that market segment, but will the form factor be small enough -- with ever-smarter smart phones out there -- to get people to commit to a new box?
Let the speculation continue...
And, if so, let TW know why you care by leaving a comment below.
Posted by Mike Barton on February 28, 2006 11:47 AM
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Hi Tech Watch readers. We're inviting more comments on stories so we know what you like and dislike about our coverage.
We'll also be opening a tip/gripe line so you can tells in an open-mic way what you want us to cover. Stay tuned for that.
But TW thought Microsoft's Origami was the perfect starting point to kickstart comments again.
My view on the Origami matter: It is striking just how much Microsoft is acting the copycat of Apple, from the Vista OS to rumor-mill marketing of this gadget for its own halo effect.
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