There was a lot of hoopla a couple weeks ago about a new product that was going to be introduced by Microsoft. It was code named Origami and information started to show up a couple of days before it was officially released. The official name is now the Ultra Mobile PC and it is not actually a product that Microsoft sells. It is a new PC that is smaller than a laptop and larger than a PDA. It runs Windows XP Tablet PC version and can run all Windows XP applications unlike the PDA.
The device has no mechanical keyboard. Instead you can write on the screen or use an electronic keyboard that can appear on the screen. It has several methods of communications including WiFi and Bluetooth in addition to the standard 10/100 network adapter. Several manufactures are releasing these devices in about a month. They will weigh less than 3 lbs and will sell for between $600 and $1000.
I'm not sure how new this idea is. I have a Hand Held PC from several years back that is rather similar although it did not run a standard Windows operating system. I think that was a big draw back. Hardware has gotten much better and now that the UMPC devices run Windows XP, there might be some traction here. I think our Health Care Clients might just fall in love with this device for their Point of Care needs. I will be evaluating a unit as soon as they are available and will post my findings here. What do you think? Check out some information here and here and let me know.
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