The Courier Is Social, Does Facebook And SMS
Previously I had dug out an old video showing a working prototype of Microsoft’s tablet (of the future) – The Courier, the prototype was named Codex. Engadget today got hold of new images showing the UI of the Courier. The images look amazing, of course whether the actual product is every bit as good remains to be seen. One of the images Engadget has shows the Courier displaying SMS messages and Facebook status updates. Image:
The Courier will definitely have Internet connection capabilities, the images indicate towards 3G and ability to insert a SIM card, making calls might also be possible for all we know. Some details about the Courier known by Engadget:
- A bit bigger than 5×7 when closed
- Built-in camera
- Based on Windows CE (that’s what is beneath Windows Phone 7 Series, Zune)
- Head phone jack
- Processor: Tegra 2
- Availability Q3/Q4
You can watch the prototype in action here.
It looks to be an amazing companion device. There are so many scenarios that we could use a device like this in our home/work life. Questions I’d have about something like this though. Would/Will it interface with Zune/MarketPlace like Windows Phone Series 7 does and offer access to media and 3rd party apps. With a device like this, I’d might rethink the technology I use. For example, I might be less concerned with laptop weight/portability and opt for a more powerful/larger screen laptop or go with a desktop with multiple screens instead.
Hi John, since it is said to be based on Windows CE which is also the core for Windows Phone 7/ZuneHD I believe it should. And yes, such a device would definitely make people rethink their gadget purchases due to constraints like size, weight and power.