A couple of days ago, I wrote about Origami, the new "ultramobile" computing devices coming as early as next month. As I mentioned in the article, the devices will have 7 inch screens, won't fit in the pocket, and have a battery life of 2.5-3 hours. I also mentioned that the device will probably sell for around $500.
Well, all that is mostly true. But a press release from Intel indicates that the first generation of Origami devices will likely be higher than $500. They also mentioned that sometime next year, the prices will likely be closer to the $500 price point, fit in the pocket, and have an all day battery life. Microsoft has now acknowledged that instead of being a mass-market hit riding a wave of prelaunch hype, these first devices are likely to appeal only to the most hard-core gadget fans.
It appears to me that if you were considering an Origami for yourself, you would be wise to wait a year or so before purchasing.
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