Friday, March 10, 2006

Newton vs. Microsoft's New Handheld Computer

I'm really not sure why Microsoft released this monstrosity code named "origami Project." From what I see, they've taken a small laptop and removed the keyboard. So we are left with a device that is too large to put in our pocket to be truly mobile and now you need to learn how to enter data into a new device.

The Apple Newton came to the market probably 10 years ago. It had some positives, but ultimately it was too large (even for that day) to be practiced. More of a tech toy than anything. While I see the concept as being promising, I'm taking my money elsewhere.

If you want to see one of these things in person, wait about 6 months and go to your closest landfill.

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