Microsoft Courier tablet concept revealed

While all the attention may have been focused on Apple and its rumoured tablet, it looks like Microsoft has been hard at work on a new tablet concept of their own. Dubbed Courier, Microsoft’s device looks like a book with two hinged displays that support multitouch and stylus input. On the hinge is a home button and there is a camera on the back cover.

Microsoft Courier concept

The device is apparently in the “late prototype” stage of development. Developed by a small team and known only to a few people, the device appears to be far along in development. Gizmodo reports that Microsoft is now focusing on the user experience.

A video showing the device in action certainly looks impressive. Could Apple have a little bit of competition for its upcoming tablet?

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