It looks like Microsoft's Origami project will turn out to be a bit heavier on consumer pockets than the technology giant was hoping it would be. The initial high prices of the first UMPC devices was probably due to manufacturer's hardware specifications and the additional features added into each particular UMPC.

The original Origami guidelines worked a version of Windows XP into the option for the operating system but Microsoft is now looking at the future with Vista being the choice for the new devices. The so-called "Vistagami" devices are the successors to the Windows XP-based UMPC devices which we probably won't see out until after Microsoft's Vista operating system is launched.  However, Microsoft representatives say UMPC Vista devices based on the should be ready for a simultaneous platform launch with retail desktops and notebooks.

According to News.com the Vistagami devices will require the Home Premium, Ultimate or business versions of Vista because the devices will utilize tablet features those version will have built in.

Pricing on these devices is a major concern to Microsoft as they were hoping to see devices based on the Origami design at around $600, but we have yet to see manufacturers offering products priced anywhere close to that. Samsung's Q1 was recently seen on preorder at both e-tailers and brick and mortar shops for over $1000. And though these devices are being launched with an abundance of features the pricing reflects this.

Microsoft also hinted at launching variations of the original UMPC platform at WinHEC with models designed specifically for certain tasks such as playing back media, educational use, mobile solutions for businesses which require information on the go, as well as a design that showed similarities to the XBOX 360 console in a UMPC package. Could Microsoft's video game division be planning on getting into the portable gaming market afterall?