Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 30th May 2007 09:54 UTC, submitted by Laurence
"Microsoft has unveiled a new touch-sensitive coffee table-shaped computer called 'Surface'. Designed to do away with the need for a traditional mouse and keyboard, users can instead use their fingers to operate the computer. Also designed to interact with mobile phones placed on the surface, Microsoft says it will initially sell the unit to corporate customers. These will include hotels, casinos, phone stores and restaurants." Instant update: More details and a video.
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RE[2]: Cool product regardless of who released it
by Almafeta on Wed 30th May 2007 18:37
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If the video had declared this an "iTable" or a "Tablebuntu", people would be wetting themselves with excitement.
That would be an interesting experiment. Have a sophisticated video editor turn this 'Surface' into 'iTable' and release it onto Youtube or somesuch, and compare the reactions of the two...
RE[3]: Cool product regardless of who released it
by viton on Wed 30th May 2007 19:34
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"I just wish more tech-geeks could enjoy technical advancements and cool products without worrying about whether they hate the company that released it and therefore feel compelled to *reach* for reasons to belittle the product or even outright bash it. "
Amen. If the video had declared this an "iTable" or a "Tablebuntu", people would be wetting themselves with excitement.
It is a neat idea. Sure, the practical uses for it aren't immediately obvious. New technology is always like that. Sure, it will be very expensive at first. New technology is always like that. The price will come down, and the applications will present themselves.
I am amazed at how narrow minded and short sighted some of the comments have been.