Origami
Recently in the news there has been chatter over this device the Origami which is a Microsoft handheld mini tablet computer, “carrypad” “palmtop” or “umpc.” Whatever it’s called. As I write this, I wonder if it will be funny to read in 25 years. Not because I’m so humorous, but because talk about silly gadgets. In 25 years we will manifest everything instantly, so “buying things” won’t be needed. Right?
Some are saying that it’s too complicated and won’t be a hot seller. Seems to be to be the kind of device I would want to have. Of course if Apple announced it, it could do only 2 things, people would be begging for one. More Apple Rants I guess.
Sure it’s Microsoft, but it’s a good idea. This new gadget is really more of an evolution of where things are going. But it’s just not quite right. I think the goal is to have something with a 12 hour battery, lightweight and durable. A mainstream company can help fuel new development of games and small screen capabilities. Culture and invention is interesting. You can be too late of course inventing something, but you can also be too early.
Perhaps we need to hate enough things about our current technology before something new can be embraced. An invention that provides a solution before there’s actually a problem can be forward-looking but just not at the right place at the right time.
Personally, I can envision the lifestyle. Take out the handheld notepad device, draw while hanging out at a coffee shop, or my dad’s farm, or at a friend’s house. Something you can easily pass back and forth to friends playing boardgame style games. Likely this handheld could hold 500 games, including a ton of the classics.
March 10, 2006 at 12:12 pm | gadgets | No comment
