Although the Apple Tablet remains one of the most hyped (and mysterious) upcoming devices, it’s now not expected to launch until February. In the meantime, a variety of other innovations are looking to steal some of its thunder.
Last week, HP launched the DreamScreen, and today, there’s news that Microsoft is readying a tablet-like device of its own. According to Gizmodo, the device is called “Courier,” and opens like a book with two opposing screens.
A few key takeaways after watching the video:Using multi-touch, objects (like addresses) can be moved back and forth between the two screens, while a stylus pen lets you jot down notes and keep various journals.
There’s a “home” button, much like iPhone, that lets you get back to the device’s applications, or set a journal as the device’s homepage.
According to Gizmodo, there’s also a camera on the back cover of the device.
Essentially, what we’re looking at is an Internet connected, touch screen device that takes the form of a traditional notebook. And looking at the presentation, that interface makes a lot of sense, as objects from one side of the device are moved easily to the other, almost like the note-taking type applications we’ve grown familiar with on the Web, but on a tablet-like computer.
As with the Apple Tablet, there’s no official specs, no hard launch date, and no definitive price point. All of these will have a huge impact on the success of any device, but for now, Microsoft appears to have an interesting concept that will also be worth watching evolve in the months to come.
What do you think of the Courier demo? Share your thoughts in the comments.
I am really looking forward to the new computers coming out in the next year. It has been a while since we have had innovation in how we function with computers.
This is just one example of what is to come.
Do you think you would want a computer like this or do you prefer the keyboard?
