November 4, 2009 6:35 PM
Microsoft Courier interface details leaked online
0A new set of documents leaked to Gizmodo show off Microsoft’s Courier’s user interface, which uses everything from multi-touch gestures to pen-based handwriting.
The journal looks like it’s searchable in many ways, by time, location, and tags, and it’s all accessed by a multi-button pen.
Gizmodo reports:
The dual 7-inch (or so) screens are multitouch, and designed for writing, flicking and drawing with a stylus, in addition to fingers. They're connected by a hinge that holds a single iPhone-esque home button. Statuses, like wireless signal and battery life, are displayed along the rim of one of the screens. On the back cover is a camera, and it might charge through an inductive pad, like the Palm Touchstone charging dock for Pre.
The Courier also features a camera and there’s mention of “books and subscriptions,” so you may be able to use the Courier as an ebook reader as well.
As of yet, Microsoft has not released any official statement of the Courier.
Check out the Gizmodo's breakdown of all the features the Microsoft Courier has.
