msreadergirl
2007-07-10 22:43:55 UTC
Microsoft Reader Optimized for OrigamiT Is Finally Here!
This release is designed to work exclusively with Origami (UMPC) devices
with Windows XP Tablet PC edition and Windows Vista Ultimate edition
operating systems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2213D032-F1AF-4FE4-A1A0-B895A35F743B&displaylang=en
I know that many of you have been waiting for a long time for this download
and we apologize for the wait but we hope you'll think it is worth it.
Some of you have had a chance to give it a try if you purchased a Vista
preinstalled Origami. For those that have, we hope that you are enjoying
your reading experience. For those that had to wait, we have tried to give
it a few "extras" -- features like:
a.. Support for Windows XP Tablet PC edition devices
b.. Audible support for the newer audio formats
c.. Security and Performance updates
For those of you who have already tried it, you may have discovered some of
the improvements we implemented to optimize this experience for the UMPC
device platform.
We have added page navigation touch points on the left and right hand
margins, where the hand naturally falls when reading. This works in both
landscape and portrait device modes.
These touch points are considered "Guides" and can be turned off under the
"Settings" section of the Reader.
In landscape mode we have enlarged the screen to allow you a full reading
experience. We feel that this is an improvement over the previous Tablet PC
Reader experience where the screen rendered only a Pocket PC size screen,
wasting all of that valuable real estate.
In addition we have also enlarged the "'riffle" control that results when
you tap on the page number at the bottom of the page. This navigation panel
is now tailored to using your fingertips to access the screen elements.
Context menus have also increased in size to allow you better access during
your reading experience.
For those of you who are Audible fans, you will discover that this new
version supports Audible's newer audio formats. This is a feature that was
not enabled on the OEM release of the Optimized Reader. We have tried to
keep the same look and feel for Audible files as the controls already
appeared optimized for touch based systems.
In addition to these new features you will find that your favorite features
are still available in Microsoft Reader. Annotations - such as bookmarks,
text notes, highlights and inking controls are all still available but many
have been updated to accomodate easier touch based interaction. The "Find"
and "Lookup" features are still available but have larger buttons for more
clear action selection.
In short we hope that you will find that this Reader provides the same great
reading experience you have come to rely on and that the Origami device is a
natural addition to our reading device family.
As always your feedback is welcome and encouraged as it helps us develop
better products to meet your needs.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
For your Microsoft Reader support needs please visit
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=2748&x=6&y=8
This release is designed to work exclusively with Origami (UMPC) devices
with Windows XP Tablet PC edition and Windows Vista Ultimate edition
operating systems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2213D032-F1AF-4FE4-A1A0-B895A35F743B&displaylang=en
I know that many of you have been waiting for a long time for this download
and we apologize for the wait but we hope you'll think it is worth it.
Some of you have had a chance to give it a try if you purchased a Vista
preinstalled Origami. For those that have, we hope that you are enjoying
your reading experience. For those that had to wait, we have tried to give
it a few "extras" -- features like:
a.. Support for Windows XP Tablet PC edition devices
b.. Audible support for the newer audio formats
c.. Security and Performance updates
For those of you who have already tried it, you may have discovered some of
the improvements we implemented to optimize this experience for the UMPC
device platform.
We have added page navigation touch points on the left and right hand
margins, where the hand naturally falls when reading. This works in both
landscape and portrait device modes.
These touch points are considered "Guides" and can be turned off under the
"Settings" section of the Reader.
In landscape mode we have enlarged the screen to allow you a full reading
experience. We feel that this is an improvement over the previous Tablet PC
Reader experience where the screen rendered only a Pocket PC size screen,
wasting all of that valuable real estate.
In addition we have also enlarged the "'riffle" control that results when
you tap on the page number at the bottom of the page. This navigation panel
is now tailored to using your fingertips to access the screen elements.
Context menus have also increased in size to allow you better access during
your reading experience.
For those of you who are Audible fans, you will discover that this new
version supports Audible's newer audio formats. This is a feature that was
not enabled on the OEM release of the Optimized Reader. We have tried to
keep the same look and feel for Audible files as the controls already
appeared optimized for touch based systems.
In addition to these new features you will find that your favorite features
are still available in Microsoft Reader. Annotations - such as bookmarks,
text notes, highlights and inking controls are all still available but many
have been updated to accomodate easier touch based interaction. The "Find"
and "Lookup" features are still available but have larger buttons for more
clear action selection.
In short we hope that you will find that this Reader provides the same great
reading experience you have come to rely on and that the Origami device is a
natural addition to our reading device family.
As always your feedback is welcome and encouraged as it helps us develop
better products to meet your needs.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
For your Microsoft Reader support needs please visit
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=2748&x=6&y=8