Microsoft to Launch Handheld to Counter iPod and PSP

Microsoft is preparing to unveil a handheld multimedia device designed
to take on Apple's iPod and the Sony PSP.

Called Origami, it is thought to boast a touch screen, wireless web
access, and to play music, videos and games.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4761928.stm

date: 1 Mar 2006 03:48:40 -0800 author: Air Raid

Re: Microsoft to Launch Handheld to Counter iPod and PSP

Microsoft already _has_ a version of Windows Mobile for media, and at
least two companies have devices on the market:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/media/tatung.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/media/gigabeat.mspx


On 1 Mar 2006 03:48:40 -0800, "Air Raid"  wrote:

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>
>Microsoft is preparing to unveil a handheld multimedia device designed
>to take on Apple's iPod and the Sony PSP.
>
>Called Origami, it is thought to boast a touch screen, wireless web
>access, and to play music, videos and games.
>
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4761928.stm

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date: Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:17:09 -0500 author: unknown

Re: Microsoft to Launch Handheld to Counter iPod and PSP

Air Raid wrote:
> 
> Microsoft is preparing to unveil a handheld multimedia device designed
> to take on Apple's iPod and the Sony PSP.
> 
> Called Origami, it is thought to boast a touch screen, wireless web
> access, and to play music, videos and games.
> 
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4761928.stm
> 
Touchscreen on a handheld? Such a gimic ;)

date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:21:41 +0000 (UTC) author: Satanica