Microsoft reveals details of Courier iPad killer

Posted by T3 Online on Tue 9 Mar 2010

More details have emerged of the Courier - Microsoft's answer to the Apple iPad - and it's looking pretty good.

We already knew from a sneak peak last year that the tablet would be a twin screen device with both finger and stylus operation.

But now, thanks to the video below, we know a whole lot more about how it'd work, and we have to admit, we're impressed.

First off, it looks a lot smaller than previously trailed at around 5 x 7 inches and an inch thick making it much more portable.

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It also seems to have a camera - unlike the iPad - that can recognise handwriting which combined with multi-apps running is going to take user interaction to another level.

From the activities shown on the video, we also get a good idea of what Microsoft will be selling the device as: the 21st Century Filofax.

Courier, according to the leaks on Engadget, will also run on the Tegra 2 OS which powers the Zune HD rather than Windows 7.

Microsoft are reportedly looking to launching Courier in the later half of this year, and according to sources in the company, it's looking at big volume sales, which means competitive pricing.

Check out the latest Courier video and let us know what you think.