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Microsoft reveals the “Coffee table Computer”

Microsoft Surface Computer

The latest gadget from Microsoft is the new multi touch Surface Computer. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveils Microsoft Surface Computer the D5 conference that it’s built a new touchscreen computer which is more like a coffee table computer. It is expected that Surface computer that will change the world break down traditional barriers between people and technology.

The unique feature of a Surface computer is that it is able to recognize physical objects from a paintbrush to a cell phone and allows hands-on, direct control of content such as photos, music and maps. Surface turns an ordinary tabletop into a dynamic surface that provides interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects.

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Surface computer can be used for all sort of commercial establishments e.g., at hotels, retail establishments, restaurants and public entertainment venues where beverages can be ordered at at the touch of a fingertip. It can be also be used for product marketing purposes. Imagine this, you walk into a camera store, pick up a camera you’re considering buying and place it on the Surface computer. Instantly, the table could pick up and identify the camera via Bluetooth or scan a code imprinted on the packaging and display graphical information e.g., price, specifications, etc. of that camera.

The price for Surface computer is not cheap. Surface machines will cost $5000 to $10,000 at launch. However, it is expected to be cheaper as more similar devices are developed in the future.

For further information, have a look at the official Microsoft Surface home page.

via [Popular Mechanics]

5 Comments »

Comment by conancat

2007-05-31 10:40:51

hmm but still not a bad innovation! sounds like iPhone enlarged and placed on the table… but i guess in a two years surface computers will be a norm for restaurants and hotels, just like how plasma TV were. a symbol of class.

thx for da info! lurv ur updates on teechnology

You’re welcome. Yeah, it like a big Ipod placed on the table.

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Comment by Criz Lai

2007-05-31 17:36:54

Something to look forward to in the future, errrr…maybe 10years later in Malaysia. LOL

Anyway, nice post here. Will be visiting more since I have almost settle my blog’s little “renovation”

Wow, surely now your blog is sparkling nice. Refurbished and renewed

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Comment by uncle sha

2007-06-01 01:46:07

woohoo, this is like so cool

if i strike toto, i buy you one ok!

Ok, if you strike toto, buy one for me too

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Comment by Ken Xu

2007-06-03 12:45:44

bad machine I think. Beside expensive, the surface will easy get stained by coffee or any beverage. Need extra protector to its display surface and that’s mean for extra money to pay.