Ever since the launch of Microsoft’s Origami at CeBIT 2006 tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, industry analysts and manufacturers are raving about the ultra portable PC.

Though Samsung was one of the first few companies to launch the Origami in its own form, Intel also showcased an ultra portable system at its Intel Developer Forum, which is taking place in San Francisco, California this week.

There appears to be a rapid industry wide movement in shrinking the PC architecture. "There's a huge effort to shrink the PC architecture," said Sean Maloney, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobility Group, Intel Corp.

Between IDF and CeBIT, other companies are also showcasing the designs, including ASUS.

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Microsoft Corp., similar to its Tablet PC launch, appears hopeful of the ultra portable PC acceptance.

Origami devices will be shortly available for sale worldwide for an average price of $1,000, but Microsoft said it expects the prices to fall to $500 within a year, making the device even more lucrative.