I never thought I'd be hanging out for a Microsoft product

[Sventek]

But this looks fantastic, IMHO. The first video does an excellent sales pitch. I sure hope this thing is released soon.

Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal': exclusive pictures and details (update: video!) -- Engadget

[likefry]

That looks frigging awesome

Would have one over an Ipad but i don't think i'd have much use for either to be honest.

[merctom]

i would like to see one in actual use before getting excited.

[Cam]

Somewhat interesting looking critter.

Just give me something ultra portable with a decent display, USB ports, solid battery life and internal storage so that I can manage / upload photos while traveling and I'd be interested.

**edit: I honestly think the best thing Apple have been doing lately is forcing other developers to be more competetive. As much as I don't give a fuck for gimicks and gizmos, crap like the iPad or the Courier are good things for the entire market.

[likefry]

Yeah the same thing happened with Phones.

A massive bunch of "smart" phones that are now better because of huge competition increase

[agrid]

Cute looking thing, but, like the iPad what would you use it for besides reading e-books. If its anything like the iPad it will have no camera, no GPS, no memory card, only one speaker, no USB port, won't take a normal SIM and it won't be able to multitask.

Now this HTC - Products - HTC HD2 - Overview on the other hand is actually useful, especially when combined with database software like VisualCE and voice navigation like CoPilot.

[Zook SV]

This looks much like the XO 2. MicroSoft was once part of the OLPC $100 laptop programme until egos and money got in the way.

XO-2, e-book format image - Photos: Meet the OLPC's $75 laptop - CNET News

Fortunately the $100 laptop programme is still developing and the XO 3 is almost ready for release.

XO-3 Concept: A Crazy-Thin Tablet OLPC for Just $75 | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

This actually looks more like the iPad.

You should see what the original OLPC (One Lap Top per Child) design was like, it was almost alien. For the computer buffs though there was some brilliant thought and technology that went into it.

One Laptop per Child (OLPC): Laptop Hardware

SV

[Mex]

Apples Response: We have an App for that...

[Tom V.]

I watched Media Watch last night and they were talking about these products, including the iPad essentially doing for Newspapers what the iPod did for CDs. Of course it has other features, but the 3 media analysts were talking about how devices such as these will allow users to download and read newspapers, customise what they want in their news, and best of all, watch videos on it also.

I'll admit, at first I thought "who needs a cross between a computer and a phone, which does both worse than the original", but I'm starting to see where they're trying to go with these products.

[Stavtech]

anyone see the retards smash a new ipad with a bat?

steve

[=Stevo=]

If this thing is actually a realistic diary size and not stupidly thick or large it would be pretty much perfect for a uni student.

I would even be able to use that thing at work, out on site and taking notes, e-mailing from site and using it as a portable organiser/diary.

[drifter]

anyone see the retards smash a new ipad with a bat?

steve

this one?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3QBpISBe-E]YouTube - Crazy Guys Smash iPad on Launch Day[/ame]

[Stavtech]

ye, would have been funnier if one of them taped it to his face and then ran into an on coming bus.........

steve

[Cam]

ye, would have been funnier if one of them taped it to his face and then ran into an on coming bus.........

steve

Bit drastic for somebody that just decided to smash a toy they paid for with their own money?

Balanced viewpoint much?

[browncow]

If this thing is actually a realistic diary size and not stupidly thick or large it would be pretty much perfect for a uni student.

I would even be able to use that thing at work, out on site and taking notes, e-mailing from site and using it as a portable organiser/diary.

Incorrect.
Uni students will ALWAYS buy the apple product over anyhting else regardless of suitability, because it is trenderer.

Fucking turtleneck wearing fuckheads....

[Stavtech]

+1

fukem in the flange.

Incorrect.
Uni students will ALWAYS buy the apple product over anyhting else regardless of suitability, because it is trenderer.

Fucking turtleneck wearing fuckheads....

[Butters B)]

looks like an interestingbit of kit. wouldnt mind seeing one in action before i buy it though.

[rod]

anyone see the retards smash a new ipad with a bat?

steve

Yeah, the ugly Windoze fanbois - they may as well have clubbed a fur seal. Like how can they smash something which the whole world is after and which is so cool and is the perfect device for everyone!

[JaR6d]

mega off topic.. but they also featured the iPad on WillItBlend :-)

Think I'm more looking forward to the Windows 7 mobile OS.

would be something that I, personally, would be mroe likely to use/purchase.

[likefry]

Incorrect.
Uni students will ALWAYS buy the apple product over anyhting else regardless of suitability, because it is trenderer.

Fucking turtleneck wearing fuckheads....

You fool thats only the art students.

Engineers sure as shit don't have macs.

I don't think i've ever seen one in my lectures

Hmm well i suppose art students is implied by the turtleneck wearing fuckheads