Comments on: Microsoft Announces Surface Computer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Amazing Microsoft Surface computing « HareendraKondragunta’s Weblog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2394675 Amazing Microsoft Surface computing « HareendraKondragunta’s Weblog Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:21:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2394675 [...] July 2, 2008 by Kondragunta Hareendra Use your restaurant table to give order. Put your credit card in the table for payment. Once you are in business meeting and both of you are carrying blue-tooth enabled mobile phones can share your business data. All in your good old normal table with abnormal activities.  I wonder how people are getting all these ideas. Watch this for more information on surface computing. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/ [...] [...] July 2, 2008 by Kondragunta Hareendra Use your restaurant table to give order. Put your credit card in the table for payment. Once you are in business meeting and both of you are carrying blue-tooth enabled mobile phones can share your business data. All in your good old normal table with abnormal activities.  I wonder how people are getting all these ideas. Watch this for more information on surface computing. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007.....-computer/ [...]

]]> By: Live From All Things Digital: Gates and Ballmer Preview Windows 7, Multi-Touch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2332478 Live From All Things Digital: Gates and Ballmer Preview Windows 7, Multi-Touch Wed, 28 May 2008 06:05:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2332478 [...] VP Julie Larson-Green demoed new multi-touch functionality based on the same principles as Surface. Microsoft is working with OEMs to get the multi-touch feature on at least some new machines once [...] [...] VP Julie Larson-Green demoed new multi-touch functionality based on the same principles as Surface. Microsoft is working with OEMs to get the multi-touch feature on at least some new machines once [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Microsoft présente TouchWall, le mur tactile interactif bon marché http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2297765 TechCrunch en français » Microsoft présente TouchWall, le mur tactile interactif bon marché Thu, 15 May 2008 03:55:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2297765 [...] Au cours d’une présentation hier, GM Chris Pratley de Microsoft Office Labs et Ian Sands affirmaient que ces deux produits sont en fait différents. Surface est appareil tactile muni d’un système vision qui utilisent des cameras pourr sentir ce qui est sur la table. Il peut par exemple détecter un portable et interagir avec de diverses façons, comme en extraire des photos (voir la video ici) [...] [...] Au cours d’une présentation hier, GM Chris Pratley de Microsoft Office Labs et Ian Sands affirmaient que ces deux produits sont en fait différents. Surface est appareil tactile muni d’un système vision qui utilisent des cameras pourr sentir ce qui est sur la table. Il peut par exemple détecter un portable et interagir avec de diverses façons, comme en extraire des photos (voir la video ici) [...]

]]> By: information architecture and experience design - atlanta, GA » Blog Archive » Touchwall: Multi-Touch Interface http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296852 information architecture and experience design - atlanta, GA » Blog Archive » Touchwall: Multi-Touch Interface Wed, 14 May 2008 19:45:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296852 [...] according to tech crunch; bill gates will demo a new multi-touch computer and interface today called touchwall at the microsoft CEO summit in redmond. (see video here). [...] [...] according to tech crunch; bill gates will demo a new multi-touch computer and interface today called touchwall at the microsoft CEO summit in redmond. (see video here). [...]

]]> By: CrunchGear » Archive » Microsoft TouchWall can inexpensively turn any flat surface into a multi-touch display http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296739 CrunchGear » Archive » Microsoft TouchWall can inexpensively turn any flat surface into a multi-touch display Wed, 14 May 2008 18:16:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296739 [...] and Plex are superficially similar to Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch table computer that was introduced in 2007 and which recently became commercially [...] [...] and Plex are superficially similar to Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch table computer that was introduced in 2007 and which recently became commercially [...]

]]> By: Touchwall: Microsoft’s Inexpesnive Wall-Based Multi-Touch Interface http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296470 Touchwall: Microsoft’s Inexpesnive Wall-Based Multi-Touch Interface Wed, 14 May 2008 15:15:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2296470 [...] and Plex are superficially similar to Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch table computer that was introduced in 2007 and which recently became commercially [...] [...] and Plex are superficially similar to Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch table computer that was introduced in 2007 and which recently became commercially [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Surface Coming To AT&T Stores http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2073725 Microsoft Surface Coming To AT&T Stores Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:11:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2073725 [...] first unveiled the Surface back in May 2007; the coffee-table like computer allows touch screen interaction with various surfaces, can [...] [...] first unveiled the Surface back in May 2007; the coffee-table like computer allows touch screen interaction with various surfaces, can [...]

]]> By: Ramblings of a Short Man » I want a Microsoft Surface! http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2065882 Ramblings of a Short Man » I want a Microsoft Surface! Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:57:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-2065882 [...] coverage is everywhere and the demos are fantastic.  The technology is not the most important thing here; [...] [...] coverage is everywhere and the demos are fantastic.  The technology is not the most important thing here; [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Surface - An Interactive Coffee Table http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1998446 Microsoft Surface - An Interactive Coffee Table Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:07:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1998446 [...] Surface - that promises to redefine user-interaction through physical and natural hand gestures [TechCrunch announcement]. The simplest example in our daily lives where this is implemented today are your ATMs or the [...] [...] Surface - that promises to redefine user-interaction through physical and natural hand gestures [TechCrunch announcement]. The simplest example in our daily lives where this is implemented today are your ATMs or the [...]

]]> By: GeekBrief.TV | Video Podcast » Archive » GBTV #0175 | GeekBrief.TV http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1542484 GeekBrief.TV | Video Podcast » Archive » GBTV #0175 | GeekBrief.TV Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:17:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1542484 [...] of the Surface Computer from On10 TechCrunch Engadget [...] [...] of the Surface Computer from On10 TechCrunch Engadget [...]

]]> By: Simon.Grothkopp.com » Blog Archiv » Zukunftscomputer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1490779 Simon.Grothkopp.com » Blog Archiv » Zukunftscomputer Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:15:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1490779 [...] Microsoft lässt aber natürlich nicht lange auf sich warten und so sah ich gerade eben ein Video, was mich sogar etwas beeindruckt hat: Ein Klotz-PC im Wohnzimmertisch-Desgin, wodrauf man mit den [...] [...] Microsoft lässt aber natürlich nicht lange auf sich warten und so sah ich gerade eben ein Video, was mich sogar etwas beeindruckt hat: Ein Klotz-PC im Wohnzimmertisch-Desgin, wodrauf man mit den [...]

]]> By: Saran http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1463823 Saran Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:29:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1463823 Microsoft Surface Fansite available at http://surfacefans.net/ Microsoft Surface Fansite available at http://surfacefans.net/

]]> By: Scott http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1415645 Scott Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:17:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1415645 This really isn't that innovative. These guys built their own system in just over two years. The entire project is open source and your can build your own own multi-touch, object positioning and orientation surface using off the shelf parts. http://mtg.upf.edu/reactable/?media This really isn’t that innovative.

These guys built their own system in just over two years. The entire project is open source and your can build your own own multi-touch, object positioning and orientation surface using off the shelf parts.

http://mtg.upf.edu/reactable/?media

]]> By: Wow! I can’t wait to get my hands on this!!! « adriaño africaño http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1414212 Wow! I can’t wait to get my hands on this!!! « adriaño africaño Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:25:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1414212 [...] 1 and as far as Foley is concerned this is actually being developed. Given Microsoft’s move into Surface Computing it’s not improbable that the kitchen may follow the coffee table as Microsoft’s next [...] [...] 1 and as far as Foley is concerned this is actually being developed. Given Microsoft’s move into Surface Computing it’s not improbable that the kitchen may follow the coffee table as Microsoft’s next [...]

]]> By: Vishu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1414208 Vishu Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:22:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1414208 This is super cool… MS has finally started doing some real innovation again! This is super cool… MS has finally started doing some real innovation again!

]]> By: JAI http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1412149 JAI Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:18:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1412149 Hi, I am jai from CNS Infotech Delhi INDIA. well, I was just using it as an example. My point was more that this idea has been floating around in scifi in general for quite a while. I wonder if/when there will ever come a point where the line between science fiction and science fact no longer exists. Of course, a touchscreen table from Microsoft isn’t exactly a giant leap in that direction, but it brings the idea to mind. Hi,
I am jai from CNS Infotech Delhi INDIA.
well, I was just using it as an example. My point was more that this idea has been floating around in scifi in general for quite a while. I wonder if/when there will ever come a point where the line between science fiction and science fact no longer exists. Of course, a touchscreen table from Microsoft isn’t exactly a giant leap in that direction, but it brings the idea to mind.

]]> By: baijnath http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1408568 baijnath Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:48:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1408568 well, I was just using it as an example. My point was more that this idea has been floating around in scifi in general for quite a while. I wonder if/when there will ever come a point where the line between science fiction and science fact no longer exists. Of course, a touchscreen table from Microsoft isn’t exactly a giant leap in that direction, but it brings the idea to mind. well, I was just using it as an example. My point was more that this idea has been floating around in scifi in general for quite a while. I wonder if/when there will ever come a point where the line between science fiction and science fact no longer exists. Of course, a touchscreen table from Microsoft isn’t exactly a giant leap in that direction, but it brings the idea to mind.

]]> By: A F MALIK http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1405077 A F MALIK Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:36:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1405077 good but not much impressive good but not much impressive

]]> By: mtawaz http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1405041 mtawaz Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:41:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1405041 The ergonomics of it has to be top on. Imagine staring "down" a screen for 2hrs or more. Think it's brilliant tech but ergomically poor. The ergonomics of it has to be top on. Imagine staring “down” a screen for 2hrs or more. Think it’s brilliant tech but ergomically poor.

]]> By: Hack'd - Great Stuff for Web Hackers http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404821 Hack'd - Great Stuff for Web Hackers Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:56:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404821 <strong>UI Tip: Be Physical & Real...</strong> I was playing around with a new web app the other day, called BuzzWord. I play around with as many new services as I can so I can get as many ideas as I can for new styles of user interface. (Screenshot included). Despite the fact that it was flash ... UI Tip: Be Physical & Real…

I was playing around with a new web app the other day, called BuzzWord. I play around with as many new services as I can so I can get as many ideas as I can for new styles of user interface. (Screenshot included). Despite the fact that it was flash …

]]> By: First Look: Microsoft Surface at lazy industries http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404534 First Look: Microsoft Surface at lazy industries Thu, 31 May 2007 23:53:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404534 [...] From TechCrunch [...] [...] From TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: lazy industries http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404533 lazy industries Thu, 31 May 2007 23:53:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404533 [...] From TechCrunch [...] [...] From TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: Neil J. Squillante http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404350 Neil J. Squillante Thu, 31 May 2007 20:21:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404350 Does anyone remember Apple's Knowledge Navigator? See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WdS4TscWH8 Does anyone remember Apple’s Knowledge Navigator?
See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WdS4TscWH8

]]> By: StickiWidgets http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404277 StickiWidgets Thu, 31 May 2007 19:12:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404277 <strong>Multi-Touch Surface Computing...</strong> Saw this over at TechCrunch from a couple of days ago. Not widgets related but very interesting none-the-less. Microsoft announced Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch surface computing platform. Users interact with the surface computer through touch, g... Multi-Touch Surface Computing…

Saw this over at TechCrunch from a couple of days ago. Not widgets related but very interesting none-the-less. Microsoft announced Microsoft Surface, a multi-touch surface computing platform. Users interact with the surface computer through touch, g…

]]> By: Manas http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404089 Manas Thu, 31 May 2007 14:44:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/#comment-1404089 <strong>Microsoft Surface - D Bomb!...</strong> Microsoft’s launch yesterday of the multi-touch interface toting $10,000 Surface Computer is awesome. It features multiple cameras which identify the things you put on the table top, which is a beautiful screen, recognizing wi-fi devices and s... Microsoft Surface - D Bomb!…

Microsoft’s launch yesterday of the multi-touch interface toting $10,000 Surface Computer is awesome. It features multiple cameras which identify the things you put on the table top, which is a beautiful screen, recognizing wi-fi devices and s…

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