microsoft Origami

[newroc]

for those of us with the usb gps and the notebook computer strapped on the passenger seat, the wait is almost over for that navigation device that's not a one-trick-pony.

Enter the microsoft Origami, introduced at CeBIT today, CNNmoney.com describes it as "Tablet PC mates a full sized hard drive with a handheld organizer, MP3 player, GPS navigation, game player, camera and TV on a 7-inch screen." yeah, it's like the Gen2's navigation plus a tablet pc, for under $1000. small enough to dangle from our a/c air vents. check out the article and video link below.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/09/technol ... tm?cnn=yes

http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=19a8c ... ece4d3a&f=

talk of the town is that it'll be going around $500 in a year. Hmmm, another gadget to look for, or if it doesn't live up, maybe another disappointing dream.

[AznDragonV]

thats awsome!!! i like the laser keyboard thing ....that woudl be coo

[Monkeyman]

You can buy laser Bluetooth keyboards for any device.
Here is a link:
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/

It is a cool little device (I use one with my HP hx2795 handheld) but it takes a little getting used to. You obviously don't feel the keys, and there is only 2mm of movement to have it type a letter (very small) so if your fingers move too close, or over the laser when you dont mean to type, you will type anyways.

[hskrsolara]

^^monkey, is your car actually turbocharged? I just noticed that in your sig...where are the pics at?

[Monkeyman]

Yes it is turbocharged. I will never put pictures, or let anyone see under my hood. I would rather people think I am a liar and try to race me (for cash preferably) than have them knowing what I have and always wanting to look under my hood just to say "ooohhhh pretty" but never put up any cash willing to take it to the strip. I would go broke at Englishtown (and at school) if people knew what I have before hand.

[jdsun1]

Yes it is turbocharged. I will never put pictures, or let anyone see under my hood. I would rather people think I am a liar and try to race me (for cash preferably) than have them knowing what I have and always wanting to look under my hood just to say "ooohhhh pretty" but never put up any cash willing to take it to the strip. I would go broke at Englishtown (and at school) if people knew what I have before hand.

Liar.

[hskrsolara]

hmm....ok fine...

[Yanks0114]

Lets keep this thread on topic please

[variant]

I saw the ads for this like 3 years ago and splooged, i was hoping they would make it a touch-screen by the time it came out =\ why god whyyyyy