Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced a tablet computer this week at the 2010 Consumer electronics show, however it was a far cry from the Courier. Ballmer referred to the device as a "slate PC" and announced that Microsoft would be partnering with Hewlett-Packard on the product.

The tablet will run Windows 7 and support multi-touch. Pricing is said to be under $500 and the device should hit shelves later this year. Response to the Microsoft tablet was underwhelming, as many had hoped for a Courier prototype unveiling.