Microsoft Courier dual screen tablet concept revealed

Microsoft Courier

Needs to be a functional laptop, netbook, eReader, iPod/iTouch, wireless all in one.

I might buy this

Ok, if the dimensions are similar to that alluded to in the video, and the weight, battery life, and price are right, I would buy this.
Don't have a use for a dedicated book-reader (kindle). Laptops tend to be relatively expensive, and then I'd be stuck with a small keyboard and essentially a 'lite' version of my desktop, with the same interface limitations (mouse/keyboard). You can't really crack open a laptop and jot a note while you're walking down the street.
Smartphones are good, but then you get an even -smaller- keyboard, and a screen that can't hold much info at a time.
This thing looks to be the best combination of stuff I might use on the go. Directions, notes, things to keep me organized... Save the gaming and hard number crunching for my desktop.

As for MS or Apple... I couldn't care less about what name is on it.

Does it work? Will it make my life easier? Sold!

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MS touch screen

No issues with the split... the cost / power to run two screens will be a concern - as well as the over all production weight. Given the 1987 refresh that MS is doing to the prior Apple product - and the so called "eminent" release of an "iTablet", either MS is channelling Apple RDF ... or they have a good set of spies.

I'd be impressed if MS pulls it off before Apple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGYFEI6uLy0&feature=related

I hate the seam between MS' dual screens though.

Or maybe a new player will enter the field and pull it off? You know the MS version will BSOD.

Great demo... OneNote,

Great demo... OneNote, multitouch, tablet etc. capabilities all in one. This looks very promising, and I suspect that Microsoft has the technology base to make it all come together (unlike Apple, which has multitouch, but not any of the other tech in house at this time.)

Surface - Take 2

This really feels similar to the Surface Table. Apple introduces the iPhone and Microsoft says "oh yeah, we've had multitouch for years," and proceeds to pull out a skunkwork project that is of questionable practical or commercial value. Definitely an interesting technical demonstration, but not a viable product. Similarly, this is an interesting concept, but until there's an actual product with an actual pricetag, it's nothing more than eye candy. I realize the timeline's a bit different. With microsoft presenting a concept before Apple, I suppose it helps to set the bar for expectations, but I don't see anything other than a marketing gamesmanship here.

Very cool!

I envisioned a device almost identical to this, however with more of an eBook application aspect design about 10 years ago. The physical design, two halves, screens, touch interface, et al are identical to what I was hoping would come to market someday. However that was long before Apple kicked off the multi-touch dash with the iPhone OS that is now the yardstick.

A device of this design and size and capabilities would be a perfect college textbook replacement device. Excellent concept, let's just hope that unlike the also great Surface design by MS, that this one comes to market for the masses.