Microsoft's Origami project
highteknology
03-06-2006, 04:10 PM
so i was reading CNN today and it was talking about Microsoft's Origami project.
here's the link Origami's website
http://www.origamiproject.com
i was wondering what you all think it may be, if you have any clue. there are rumors that it will be an iPod killer. i was going to go a head and pick up an ipod video but then i read this and was wondering what the deal is. i want my ipod before spring break, starting friday, Microsoft will unveil what Origami is on thursday though. so i'm in a little bit of a predicament.
like i said though, just wanting to get your thoughts and opinions on this little thing.
here's the link Origami's website
http://www.origamiproject.com
i was wondering what you all think it may be, if you have any clue. there are rumors that it will be an iPod killer. i was going to go a head and pick up an ipod video but then i read this and was wondering what the deal is. i want my ipod before spring break, starting friday, Microsoft will unveil what Origami is on thursday though. so i'm in a little bit of a predicament.
like i said though, just wanting to get your thoughts and opinions on this little thing.
harrymay
03-06-2006, 05:59 PM
from what ive heard. it will not be an ipod killer, neither a portable xbox 360 or an oqo or any other bad ass handheld. im dying to see what it is though. it may just be a gay origami handehld that you can make swans with
G-man422
03-06-2006, 06:17 PM
^ lol, that probly it.
G-man422
03-06-2006, 06:20 PM
OMG what is it!!!!!!!!!!!
tenguzero
03-09-2006, 08:21 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060309/tc_nm/microsoft_origami_dc
Well, it's official. And may I be the first to ask on this forum: what the HELL is this thing? Now, not that I was sitting on pins and needles or anything in expectation of Microsoft's latest gadget (I really couldn't care less) but I'm still a bit surprised at this entry. Who is going to care about this thing? It's too big to be a true pocket "portable" like a PDA, but too small to possess some of the key features of the average laptop (like a decent sized keyboard for instance.) It's only got 3 hours of battery life (no better than a laptop) nor (I assume) would it even have the equivalent processing power -- and even if it were to be marketed as a gaming system, who's going to spend $600+ for a stupid portable game unit (as if Sony's system wasn't already highway robbery.)
Another worthless gizmo hits the market, ready for you to squander your hard earned money on.
Well, it's official. And may I be the first to ask on this forum: what the HELL is this thing? Now, not that I was sitting on pins and needles or anything in expectation of Microsoft's latest gadget (I really couldn't care less) but I'm still a bit surprised at this entry. Who is going to care about this thing? It's too big to be a true pocket "portable" like a PDA, but too small to possess some of the key features of the average laptop (like a decent sized keyboard for instance.) It's only got 3 hours of battery life (no better than a laptop) nor (I assume) would it even have the equivalent processing power -- and even if it were to be marketed as a gaming system, who's going to spend $600+ for a stupid portable game unit (as if Sony's system wasn't already highway robbery.)
Another worthless gizmo hits the market, ready for you to squander your hard earned money on.
highteknology
03-09-2006, 10:43 AM
yeah, i'm rather dissapointed with the product as well. the hype had me goin, but then to see this little thing was pretty lame.
MNcarfan
03-09-2006, 11:59 AM
I would just get the ipod and not worry about the others. I have a PSP and I love that thing.
xeroinfinity
03-09-2006, 01:57 PM
I heard them today on CNN try and say it was like a mini PC you can download movies, do emails,web, the "go every where device." or "The Ultra Mobile PC"
Humm, Sounds like a Cell phone to me, and an expensive one at that.
Just another M$ $cam to milk u$ dry of our fund$.
Origami project could also what Bill does with all our money he's been saving.
Humm, Sounds like a Cell phone to me, and an expensive one at that.
Just another M$ $cam to milk u$ dry of our fund$.
Origami project could also what Bill does with all our money he's been saving.
highteknology
03-09-2006, 04:27 PM
yeah, when i get home i'm gonna order an ipod. i know that some people have had problems with them and other will say that i should look for something different. what it comes down to is what I want. and what i want is an ipod. a PSP would be cool but i just don't play enough games or anything like that. plus i want something i can put in my pocket easily, etc. the Origami project was pretty stupid and i am mad at myself for lettin me get so hyped up about it.
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