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In pictures: Aardman emoticons

Daniel Fleshbourne Administrator Neowin @dfleshbourne · Nov 12, 2002 15:41 EST with 1 comment

Sorry bit late with this one, how did we miss it?

Microsoft has released 25 new emoticons designed by the people behind Wallace and Gromit to mark the launch of its new Tablet PC. The collection was drawn by a director at Aardman Animations. Microsoft says the new emoticons will give people the more freedom to express themselves.Its research shows that nearly two-thirds of e-mailers believe emoticons make it easier to express what they mean.

Powerful, mobile, and versatile, Tablet PC is one of the most useful tools for being as productive as possible away from your desk. It's designed for mobile computer users who've been relying on a combination of notebook PCs, planners, spiral notebooks, handheld devices, and sticky notes to complete their work. The Tablet portable computers incorporate a large liquid crystal display and stylus. This allows people to write directly on to.