The demo videos have been online for quite some time... but do you think it will happen any time soon?
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The demo videos have been online for quite some time... but do you think it will happen any time soon?
Since I was at a Microsoft Student Technology Day, and they happened to show this, I think they predict that the surface is going to be in everyone home in about 10-15 years time. They are selling these now and do have some customers. It's really only a matter of time.
Here is a video of the event. It's poor quality, but it will do for the moment.
i looked into it more, and it seems like only a few large companies are able to buy them, atm.
it seems like it is just bluetooth with multitouch capabilities...
Windows 7 will include multi-touch APIs and functionality built in so I expect things like Surface to start getting really big a year or so after Windows 7 is released. It really is cool technology.
Also, I don't believe it's bluetooth (or it's not entirely bluetooth) as I believe you're required to place the objects onto the surface itself. I think they said it uses some RFID technology as you can place credit cards on top of the table and pay for things.
is it aimed more for business or home users?
Windows 7 or the touch API? Windows 7, like all versions of Windows, will be aimed toward both though I'd imagine it will be a little skewed toward customers since Server 2008 recently came out. As for the API... I don't really know. There are tons of applications for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by dclamp
I believe Microsoft is either releasing a Multi-touch SDK soon or already has for Vista.
oh of course. i forgot microsoft doesnt do the hardware part. What company made the hardware for the Surface?
Surface is already getting old. Its currently in use in one or more of the major hotels in LA. I seen a piece on it where they have it in the Sheraton hotel chain in most major cities.