To keep in track with the latest developments in the industry of hi-tech gadgets, Microsoft launched the Origami project. The main purpose of this work project was to develop a new product that would revolutionize the computer industry. And they have! Microsoft's Origami project came up with the Q1, or the Ultra Mobile Personal Computer.
             The Q1 is a computer with considerably decreased sizes, "portable, lightweight and configured to connect on the go."1 Not larger than the average notebook, the mini laptop uses wireless connections. As the computer has "support for touchscreen and keyboard input"2, the user can send out commands towards the computer through a special stylus by simply writing down the commands on the display. Also, the mini computer offers the users the ability to connect it to the keyboard (also of small size) and type in the commands.
             According to Microsoft programmers, the Q1 was developed to "go anywhere and do anything. This is possible due to the incorporated powerful processor, big and bright displays, easy input options and support for the latest connectivity standards."3
             The hand held laptop possesses almost all features of the large size computers: it can read any sort of encrypted data, it can modify documents and files, it can run games, it can play films and music and it can be connected to the Internet 24 hours a day.
             "Featuring full Microsoft Windows XP functionality and the ability to touch, write, or type, the Ultra-Mobile PC is a powerful companion that lets you communicate, accomplish your tasks, and stay entertained and informed wherever life takes you."4
             To name but a few of the technical features that make the Q1 revolutionize the Information Technology market, one might consider interesting the: seven inch diagonal display, a resolution of minimum 800 x 480 pixels, incorporated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, all these weighting not more that 2 po...