Action unfolds in Origami PCs

As Samsung's Q1 makes its U.S. debut, questions remain about whether minitablets are ready for a breakout.

Samsung minitablet debuts in U.S.

Q1 device to sell through Best Buy's online store next week, show up in some of retailer's outlets this summer.
May 1, 2006

A coming-out party for the Q1

photos Samsung shows off its new minitablet PC, answers consumer questions at San Francisco launch.
May 1, 2006

A look at Samsung's new tablet

video Company's executive vice president and general manager of computer systems rolls out the company's new Origami device.
May 1, 2006

Origami PC maker has to scribble 'wait'

TabletKiosk hoped to beat Samsung out of the gate, but had to halt most shipments due to a glitch. Still, its frankness has won it fans.
May 1, 2006

Origami tablets gear up

photos A look at the Eo mintablet PC by TabletKiosk, plus Samsung's rival Origami device.
May 1, 2006

previous coverage

Minitablets to gain considerable steam

Number of devices shipped could rise to 7.8 million by 2011, researcher In-Stat says.
April 27, 2006

Getting Origami into the fold

blog Sean Maloney, head of Intel's mobile group, talks about what Origami devices could mean for consumers.
March 23, 2006

Reality check for the much-hyped Origami PC

Microsoft's vision of cheap, pocket-size minitablet remains elusive goal. Will buyers wait for next generation?
March 9, 2006

Origami handheld devices debut at CeBit

photos Microsoft unveils details of mobile devices that feature lightweight hardware designs coupled with the functionality of a Windows PC.
March 9, 2006