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Origami Project - Another Microsoft Mystery

Posted Feb 23rd 2006 5:23PM by Jason Clarke

Jordan Running over at my other haunt, DownloadSquad, has found another mystery site from Microsoft. Not that they're owning up to it; Jordan had to look up the domain ownership to prove it's a Microsoft property. The URL is www.origamiproject.com, and right now it's just a flash animation that hints at something coming on March 2nd of this year. There appears to be a countdown, as it lists week numbers along the bottom, however right now only week 1 is available.

The last time they did this, it was related to the Xbox 360. I wonder if they are taking this novel marketing approach and applying it against a more mainstream product?

Put your predictions in the comments. Here's mine: Windows Vista will be released March 2nd way ahead of everyone's expectations so that Microsoft can blow our minds. Hah. Yeah, right.

UPDATE 24/2 : Ryan Block over on Engadget seems to have the scoop on this new device. -Cameron

Reader Comments

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1. Hmmn, Windows Vista,doesn't look like it. It says "i can take you places" now this not necessarily applies with Windows Vista.

Posted at 9:24PM on Feb 23rd 2006 by Tejas Patel

2. My guess? Microsoft's attempt at an iPod :)

Posted at 8:28AM on Feb 24th 2006 by Rodney Buike

3. Most likely it's this PDA gizmo:
http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS9651574577.html

3/2/06 would be the perfect date to pick up the pieces from the Blackberry fiasco.

Posted at 10:07AM on Feb 24th 2006 by Tracy McKibben

4. i found a ad of some sort where those pics are from showing off the Origami,
To watch the video. Go to:
http://www.d-kitchen.com/main.html

Then navigate the flash site: Enter > Work > BrandTheatre > Microsoft Origami

Posted at 9:55PM on Feb 25th 2006 by Osman

5. Awesome video! Mine too would be for Microsoft's ipod.

Posted at 5:58AM on Mar 1st 2006 by emma

6. I heard it is supposed to be released for under $500, if so it should fly off the shelves.

Posted at 1:38PM on Mar 7th 2006 by Nextec

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