Microsoft Surface
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http://www.microsoft.com/surface/
Isn't that the thing that the Dragons Den said had been tried before, didnt work then and wouldn't work now?
It'd be cool for a lot of things, like if you could put your phone or camera down on it and transfer the stuff transparently. Not sure about staring down all the time though, the ergonomics might rule it out for long tasks like games.
Isn't that the thing that the Dragons Den said had been tried before, didnt work then and wouldn't work now?It'd be cool for a lot of things, like if you could put your phone or camera down on it and transfer the stuff transparently. Not sure about staring down all the time though, the ergonomics might rule it out for long tasks like games.
Saw this back in Oct, didn't realise Microsoft had got their paws on it.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Ace-T
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Ace-T
I was showing this to my *ahem* mom, who used to work in childcare development many moons ago, and she could immidiately see the benifit of somthnig like this for use in educational establishments. schools, colleges, nurseries, universities.
and the great thing about this microsoft surface, is the technology is completely scaleable, and flexible.
imagine a huge boardroom table with this technology integrated, or even a simple office table with a slightly larger than a4 surface area for writing etc etc.
another good one would be in photographers studios... dump the camera on the table, and clients can blow up the proofs to whatever size they like to have a good look befor they buy.. possibly resulting in more sales.
it wouldent replace the PC, but having access to somthnig like that could make a lot of differences to certain businesses and the people that use them.
as for me.. i'd just love to have one cause im a big ol' geek lol
and the great thing about this microsoft surface, is the technology is completely scaleable, and flexible.
imagine a huge boardroom table with this technology integrated, or even a simple office table with a slightly larger than a4 surface area for writing etc etc.
another good one would be in photographers studios... dump the camera on the table, and clients can blow up the proofs to whatever size they like to have a good look befor they buy.. possibly resulting in more sales.
it wouldent replace the PC, but having access to somthnig like that could make a lot of differences to certain businesses and the people that use them.
as for me.. i'd just love to have one cause im a big ol' geek lol
Edited by Gateway Networks on Thursday 31st May 11:17
Edited by Gateway Networks on Thursday 31st May 11:26
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070530-what...
Happarently it's not a touchscreen, there's a load of infra-red cameras around the circumference. It's a bog standard core duo PC with a rear projection screen and plain vista running an app on top. so where does five to ten large come from..
Happarently it's not a touchscreen, there's a load of infra-red cameras around the circumference. It's a bog standard core duo PC with a rear projection screen and plain vista running an app on top. so where does five to ten large come from..
well... £2.5k - £5k
gotta love the strong pound
even with the RFID features, i dont understand the pricing either...
hopefully it doesnt go the way of the UMPC
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamil...
over priced, with short battery life and questionable useability
gotta love the strong pound
even with the RFID features, i dont understand the pricing either...
hopefully it doesnt go the way of the UMPC
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamil...
over priced, with short battery life and questionable useability
SneakyNeil said:
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070530-what...
Happarently it's not a touchscreen, there's a load of infra-red cameras around the circumference. It's a bog standard core duo PC with a rear projection screen and plain vista running an app on top. so where does five to ten large come from..
they should go grenwich then theyve had one for years!Happarently it's not a touchscreen, there's a load of infra-red cameras around the circumference. It's a bog standard core duo PC with a rear projection screen and plain vista running an app on top. so where does five to ten large come from..
V8 EOL - Rich said:
Is there any real world applications using this other than a expensive coffie table?
One word - Star Trek Enterprise (OK, three words)Doubt very much that it would replace the home/office desktop with mouse and keyboard, but there are a lot of potential applications where you would prefer not to have peripherals:
- Airport Check-in and Boarding
- In fact, any check-in/reception system where you don't want a desk (that US-style of restaurants, Conference registration)
- Factory control systems (e.g. a brewery)
- Brainstorming and other multi-contributor activities (replacing the flip chart, and allowing you you delete items, move them around, link them)
- Interactive Point of Sale (e.g you're buying a BMW. Select model, try different colours & trims, add options. Computer renders a QTVR model on the fly, while side panels schedule current cost and financing options, and can be expanded and dragged into view at any time)
In fact anything but the coffee table propose...
There's immense potential, although a classic touchscreen could do much of this. The key is creating the right software, and developing new GUI rules.
beanbag said:
WOW! 
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