Report, edit, etc...Posted by Neiji on 2006-02-28 at 19:21:06
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KaboomHahahein on 2006-02-28 at 19:38:14
That is pretty cool but I won't get it. It is way more than just a handheld gamming device, in the video: http://creativecoremedia.com/mso.swf it does way more than just that. Playing Halo on a handheld...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by olaboy- on 2006-02-28 at 19:43:19
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Realize on 2006-02-28 at 19:49:27
Microsoft is naming their handheld Origami? Playing Halo with only one direction pad seems sort of wierd. But i like the idea where you can hook it up to a keyboard. Eventually the laptop and the PDA will be combined... along with cellphone and cameras. Then there will be just this one super device that does everything.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-02-28 at 19:49:59
I could see myself getting that, it looks very interesting. If it's a mini computer, maybe I'll move up on my priority list, but right now, I need a fully functional computer, not a large PDA with gaming capabillities.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Golden-Fist on 2006-02-28 at 20:19:27
This just in:
"While Origami is a concept we've been working on with partners, please know that the video seen on Digital Kitchen's web site is a year old and represents our initial exploration into this form factor, including possible uses and scenarios," -Microsoft Representative
"Everything in the video was 100 percent pure concept, so take nothing as an indication of what may or may not be in any such final product" -Source Close to Microsoft
Not only is there a chance that it won't even look like that, or even be that big, how it looks, what it does. It was all concepts from a YEAR AGO. The real thing they are working on (Could be anything) will be revieled March 2nd (AKA NOT TODAY).
So whether or not this thing will be made, if it will play games, or movies, or anything. Is something NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT.
"While Origami is a concept we've been working on with partners, please know that the video seen on Digital Kitchen's web site is a year old and represents our initial exploration into this form factor, including possible uses and scenarios," -Microsoft Representative
"Everything in the video was 100 percent pure concept, so take nothing as an indication of what may or may not be in any such final product" -Source Close to Microsoft
Not only is there a chance that it won't even look like that, or even be that big, how it looks, what it does. It was all concepts from a YEAR AGO. The real thing they are working on (Could be anything) will be revieled March 2nd (AKA NOT TODAY).
So whether or not this thing will be made, if it will play games, or movies, or anything. Is something NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by KrAzY on 2006-02-28 at 20:40:19
I knew this already, but the shape is like an iPod. 
Well, the xbox version.
Well, the xbox version.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2006-02-28 at 21:14:39
Hmmm... I'll keep on eye on this. I hope it has a decent control scheme. 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Revelade on 2006-02-28 at 21:35:57
Not that I like Nintendo or Sony, but I'm not looking for this. It's just I'm not a fan of portables in general.
You lose the advantages of sitting on your bum and playing on a big screen with surround sound and have to worry about battery life, in addition to the fact that portables generally cost more.
I'm fine without a labtop and I'm sure I'll live without the "origami" (haha, insult to Japanese portable systems). I like to take pictures when I go to places solo or bring cards if I am with people.
Let's see how well this does. Hopefully, it won't be another Gizmondo or N-gage.
You lose the advantages of sitting on your bum and playing on a big screen with surround sound and have to worry about battery life, in addition to the fact that portables generally cost more.
I'm fine without a labtop and I'm sure I'll live without the "origami" (haha, insult to Japanese portable systems). I like to take pictures when I go to places solo or bring cards if I am with people.
Let's see how well this does. Hopefully, it won't be another Gizmondo or N-gage.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by yeow on 2006-03-01 at 07:56:53
That looks like it would be a big pain in the ass to carry around, but I guess its better than dragging a laptop around. I wonder how long battery life would last on that thing..
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zwitch on 2006-03-01 at 14:35:55
Usefulness... controls... gaming capabilities... that's all nice, but uh... how much will it cost???
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Cnl.Fatso on 2006-03-01 at 19:25:07
Knowing Microsoft, probably in the range of five to ten times as much as you're willing to pay for it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Realize on 2006-03-01 at 19:26:32
Well... as mention before, all of this is just a concept done a year ago. As for cost, this is way more than just an iPod, and people love overpricing stuff, so i'd say around 800+
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Wolf on 2006-03-02 at 00:13:53
QUOTE(Realize @ Feb 28 2006, 06:49 PM)
Microsoft is naming their handheld Origami? Playing Halo with only one direction pad seems sort of wierd. But i like the idea where you can hook it up to a keyboard. Eventually the laptop and the PDA will be combined... along with cellphone and cameras. Then there will be just this one super device that does everything.
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Hahaha Soon the will be a box that will turn into your hover car, your computer, your best friend. = D
The portable PC thingy looks pretty cool, but i'll stick with my laptop.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by chrono_seifer on 2006-03-02 at 01:20:54
hover car? dont those things only come in cubes? w/e revolutionise a nice rectangle hover car? i can dig it 
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;';(##):'; #D =)ยง ehehehe chinballsReport, edit, etc...Posted by Golden-Fist on 2006-03-02 at 17:32:09
QUOTE(GameSpot)
However, unofficial reports have already broken about what the Origami can and cannot do. This morning, the Associated Press ran an article citing a source inside Microsoft that confirms suspicions that the Origami is merely a new line of "ultra-mobile PCs" the size of a paperback book. It says that the line of devices is aimed at "tech-savvy consumers who want a smaller computer that is easy to take on vacation, in the subway or anywhere else where a full-sized PC would seem too bulky." As shown in the leaked video, Origami machines will feature a touch-sensitive screen a la Microsoft's tablet PC line, will run Windows XP, and will be priced lower than most full-size laptops, running from around $500 to $1,000.
If that price tag seems too low for a mobile PC with a high-end graphics chip--which would be necessary to run the Halo footage shown in the leaked concept video--that's because it is. The AP article says flat-out that the Origami is "not a portable version of Microsoft's Xbox videogame console," nor is it "a music player designed to take on Apple Computer Inc.'s mega-popular iPod." According to the source, the Origami will be "less powerful than full-fledged PCs," and won't have "advanced entertainment capabilities."
However, the AP article contradicts itself somewhat, quoting its source as saying that Microsoft expects consumers to use the Origami for "watching movies," presumably on DVD. That means that the device could have enough processing and graphics power to play older PC games that don't require a high-end GPU--think Civilization III on the go. It also raises the possibility that Microsoft is optimizing less demanding versions of semirecent PC games specifically for the platform, as is now rumored. However, Microsoft reps had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.
If that price tag seems too low for a mobile PC with a high-end graphics chip--which would be necessary to run the Halo footage shown in the leaked concept video--that's because it is. The AP article says flat-out that the Origami is "not a portable version of Microsoft's Xbox videogame console," nor is it "a music player designed to take on Apple Computer Inc.'s mega-popular iPod." According to the source, the Origami will be "less powerful than full-fledged PCs," and won't have "advanced entertainment capabilities."
However, the AP article contradicts itself somewhat, quoting its source as saying that Microsoft expects consumers to use the Origami for "watching movies," presumably on DVD. That means that the device could have enough processing and graphics power to play older PC games that don't require a high-end GPU--think Civilization III on the go. It also raises the possibility that Microsoft is optimizing less demanding versions of semirecent PC games specifically for the platform, as is now rumored. However, Microsoft reps had not responded to requests for comment as of press time.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-03-02 at 17:51:58
YIKES!
I'll take a laptop, thank you very much.
I'll take a laptop, thank you very much.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by RedNara on 2006-03-02 at 18:16:23
this is pretty much a portable pc... way better then the mac mini... but laptop is still the way... mac lost it again XD lol
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zwitch on 2006-03-02 at 18:23:05
In response to Gamespot's comment:
Oh well... guess I won't be getting it then... I don't see HOW this thing will be better than a labtop. Price-wise, there are Labtops that run in this price range (not that great, but hey, doesn't sound like this thing is high-quality either)
The biggest challenge for them will be: "Why would I want to buy this instead of a labtop?"
The only good thing I see about this is size but then again, this is still no Hand-Held Device. Without a case, I'll be holding this with two hands.
Oh well... guess I won't be getting it then... I don't see HOW this thing will be better than a labtop. Price-wise, there are Labtops that run in this price range (not that great, but hey, doesn't sound like this thing is high-quality either)
The biggest challenge for them will be: "Why would I want to buy this instead of a labtop?"
The only good thing I see about this is size but then again, this is still no Hand-Held Device. Without a case, I'll be holding this with two hands.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Realize on 2006-03-02 at 20:08:23
Laptops would just kill this, I have to agree. I don't find the point of putting out a handheld that is around the same price as a laptop, but has fewer functions. I think that Microsoft is doing this because the other competitors have handhelds out such as the PSP and the DS(failure)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Jordan on 2006-03-02 at 20:15:19
this is one wierd project. i wont buy it, i just bought the 360 why would i need just another product from microsoft?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Cnl.Fatso on 2006-03-02 at 20:43:21
QUOTE(Blade @ Mar 2 2006, 05:15 PM)
this is one wierd project. i wont buy it, i just bought the 360 why would i need just another product from microsoft?
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Because that's their policy: Release a lot of crappy stuff and eventually someone will buy it.
Here I am not referring to the Age of Empires franchise.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Golden-Fist on 2006-03-02 at 20:43:48
QUOTE(Blade @ Mar 2 2006, 08:15 PM)
this is one wierd project. i wont buy it, i just bought the 360 why would i need just another product from microsoft?
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Because this isn't an Xbox360...
That's like saying you're never going to buy a PC because you already have an XBox360.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by olaboy- on 2006-03-02 at 20:49:13
Well, part 2 of the teaser is out and it's pissing me off...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Lithium on 2006-03-03 at 18:12:24
... my handphone is faster than a 256mb labtop. this thing could kill all the labtops man. the microchips, the new mini chip processors. yeah this thing could kill them all. the new mini ipod holds 3 gigs man