Microsoft Courier
 

I am not sure if this strictly qualifies as a competitor, but damn is it cool, slick and innovative.

http://gizmodo.com/5365299

It is still not clear as to what other capabilities it will have, other than those shown in the video, but I am finding it very difficult not to be drawn to it.

This really does seem to be an order of magnitude ahead of what we are used to.

It is unbelievable that it is coming from Microsoft too, of all people.

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

Looks like Microsoft bought another startup. :D

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

Yes that is right, the genesis is probably here
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/c...softs-courier/

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

looking at that stylus and that writing on the tablet, here come the OH NOs sinec it must be a resistive screen

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

It's not any kind of screen, because you're watching a concept animation, not a video of a device.

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

It fooled me but that doesn't mean to say that it won't be a device one day?

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

so basically it's just an electronic multimedia diary ?

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

Actually it's not right. The Codex was developed by Ken Hinkley in Microsoft Research who was working on Microsoft's InkSeine. It is based on two standard OQO 02s.

http://community.research.microsoft....rch-codex.aspx

OQO was not purchased by Microsoft (although it is bankrupt and available cheap) and the hardware for the Courier looks nothing like the OQO devices.

So to Microsoft's credit (something I am rarely willing to offer), it looks like this is a home grown device.

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

could be a dual mode, that is resistive for finger use and a active digitizer for the stylus (think wacom).

thats a setup thats become common on the later tablet pc generations...

Re: Microsoft Courier
 

Thanks Rebski: http://tabulacrypticum.wordpress.com...-to-the-table/