Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia

Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia

Many who've been following Microsoft's tablet efforts for years will have a soft spot for the Courier, a creative-focused device axed because it didn't fit the Windows puzzle. However, it looks like you just can't keep a clever idea down. Developers at Microsoft have revived the dream through Project Austin, a Windows 8 app based around the visual concept of a notebook. Pen aficionados can choose different paper types and paste in photos, but they're deliberately kept away from typing, searching and other elements that would complicate the idea.

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