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- 1. Courier When technology can make your dreams come true…
- 2. About Microsoft… Microsoft© is an American Company which designs a lot of kinds of technological devices, Principally computers and Video-Consoles (i.e. Xbox 360) Nowadays, the Company has a particular “war” with another one: Apple. These 2 fight today for the kingdom of the technologic world The enterprise was established by William H. Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, and it was one of the consequences of the technology boom of finals of 20th Century
- 3. What is Microsoft© Courier? Have you ever thought about a device that can be used for all you ever imagine? These words could be used by someone who thinks that this kind of devices will be the laptop PCs of future to describe it. In technicallanguage, Microsoft ©Courier isthecodenamefortherumoredupcomingBooklet PC fromthiscompany. Ifyou do notknow, Booklet PCs are dual screen tablet computers that fold open like a book. A typical Booklet PC is equipped with multitouch screens and pen writing recognition capabilities.
- 4. What is Microsoft© Courier? Aboutthedesign, The tablet is reported to have two seven inch screens with a flexible hinge to allow closure like a book. The outside of the hinge contains wireless signal and battery strenthindicators, and a home button to interact with the system while the booklet is closed. Courier will rely entirely on touch input and handwriting recognition, as no external keyboard will be needed
- 5. What is Microsoft© Courier? HOLD ON! That meansthatthedeviceissimilaraNintendoDual Screen,becauseofthe touchscreens? Ofcourse not.TheNintendo’sdevicehasbeendesignedonlyforplay videogames.Ithasonetouch screen,but Microsoft’s©devicewillbeusedformorefunctionsandwillhavemore skills Courier will rely entirely on touch input and handwriting recognition, as no external keyboard will be available
- 6. Usages of Microsoft© Courier The systems main purpose will be to function as a personal notebook and day planner to track contacts, tasks, and appointments. Also, thedevicewillincludeMicrosoft’s© aplications and notepadtohelpuserstoorganizealltheminformation.
- 7. Aboutthe applications Asothersin Microsoft’s© devices,theCourierwillhaveinstalledprogramstosatisfy users. The core operating system of the Courier is reportedly a specialized version of Microsoft Windows CE, however the Courier will not allow installation of native Windows applications onto the system. All Courier applications will have to be designed specifically for the Courier's booklet form factor Today,weknowsomethingsabouttheCoreSystemandthe interface. This hasbroughttheincorporationofafrontsidevideo camera.
- 8. Aboutthe applications Eventually,theSmart Agenda,whichis a condensed summary of the Infinite Journal, in which hyperlinked content will bring the user to the appropriate pages of the Infinite Journal. About the interface, an electronic journal with an unlimited number of pages upon which users may take notes, drag photos, sketch drawings, and store "web clippings“ have been created for the device, which calls “ Infinite Journal” The core operating system of the Courier is reportedly a specialized version of Microsoft Windows CE, however the Courier will not allow installation of native Windows applications onto the system. All Courier applications will have to be designed specifically for the Courier's booklet form factor The smart agenda will coordinate daily activities, appointments, and tasks, as well as coordinate email and messaging.
- 9. Comparative: Courier VS iPad The Apple’s© iPad is considering a device to all things of fun, but, today, (we could not imagine what could happen in a few months), Microsoft’s© Courier it’s design, especially, for reading of e-books and writing. Apple’s device has an Screen of 9,7 inches, and Courier has 2 screens of 7 inches. The PricesofiPadare 499$(16 GB), 599$(32 GB)and 699$ (64 GB),andwillbearrivetousattheendofMarch 2010.Courierdonothaveprices today,becauseprobablydonotarrivetoshopsbeforeNovember 2010.
- 13. Pedro Saavedra ÁlamoFor the subject “Inglés Técnico” 1st year Computer Engineering.