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Microsoft Origami To Play Halo
Gamasutra reports on elements of the Microsoft project code-named Origami, which has been revealed through some snooping to be a tablet PC. The device is shown playing Halo indicating there is likely to be some gaming aspect to the product. From the article: "Previous to the appearance of the DigitalKitchen video, Bill Gates had discussed a mobile PC concept at a conference in Seattle last year, where a non-working device called the Ultra Mobile 2007 was shown. At the time, Gates indicated that the device should have an 'all-day' battery life, weigh less than a pound and cost between $500 and $800. Microsoft has indicated it will unveil more details of the Origami Project 'in the coming weeks'."
it would seem they have created another gaming device that requires Shaq sized hands. it would be better if they made the controls stick out on each side and be smaller so that you can hold the damn thing.
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A fragile tablet PC with the "feature" of Etch-A-Sketch-style erasing? Sounds novel, but I can just imagine the tech support nightmare it would cause. What happens when it slips from the user's hands and the LCD cracks?