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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:49 pm    Post subject: Microsoft to release a handheld? Reply with quote
Microsoft to release a handheld? by James
PALGN Rumour: Code-named ‘Origami’.
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"hello.....
do you know me?
do you know what i can do?
and where i can go?
you will.....
learn more on 3.2.06 . . . "

Is this a portable gaming device or a "dial-a-girlfriend" advertisment?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Looks to me more like a pocket-PC upgrade rather than a direct competitor to the PSP or the DS, who solely rely on games to market themselves.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Also didn't mention (since I couldn't remember the source) but it's supposed to be $500-$800 US and runs Windows XP.

PDA games are generally crap. If this has enough graphic power to run Halo-type games it would put it in competition to the PSP. If I could get something that does everything the PSP does AND runs an OS I'd get it over a dedicated gaming handheld anyday. Then again I've been looking for an excuse to buy a PDA icon_razz.gif
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Looks to me more like a pocket-PC upgrade rather than a direct competitor to the PSP or the DS, who solely rely on games to market themselves.


That's because it is (a portable PC). And despite speculation of it playing Xbox games, it's the PC version of Halo that is being played.

Edit: v Well yeah, of course not. It's obviously just PR crap mixed in to show off what the product can display/do - much like the promotion video for the Revolution.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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BTW - don't forget it isn't actually playing Halo. The vid is concept only.
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So big... *sakes head*
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Microsoft just don't get industrial design. That thing is hideous.
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Even at a concept, that thing is UGLY! Yikes! icon_eek.gif
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Will somebody please think of the children! icon_cry.gif That thing is gonna scar people.
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competitor to the PSP or the DS, who solely rely on games to market themselves.


hey... don't forget UMD's! icon_lol.gif
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competitor to the PSP or the DS, who solely rely on games to market themselves.


hey... don't forget UMD's! icon_lol.gif


No, we will never forget UMDS. icon_razz.gif
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That is the ugliest looking handheld I have ever seen. It's cool that it's powerful and all, but it looks retarded. Come on MS, be a bit creative!
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You know, it might just be a new tablet PC. After all, Halo was released on PC, so it being played on the thing doesn't imply it's part of the xbox line.
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That thing is gonna scar people.

especially if someone drops it...
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It's a monster! *runs from the room*
Seriously though, what are they thinking? I thought they said they weren't going to make a handheld? I suppose it's just a glorified PDA..
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It reminds me of Atari Lynx. It is too big to bring anywhere.
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Update get icon_smile.gif

http://www.smh.com.au/news/breaking/microsoft-confirms-origami-project/2006/03/01/1141191725052.html
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The thing looks monstrous. I can imagine the packaging that comes with it *stifles laughter*
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Not an update - has even less info than we do.

However; http://www.origamiproject.com/2/ the offical site has updated. Nothing new though.
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Ah, I just read the big thing saying "Rumour" and compared it with Fairfax's "Confirms" headline.

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