[CES2008]Microsoft to demonstrate 'Surface' prototypes

Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that small groups can use at the same time.
There are four key attributes that Surface brings.
First, Direct interaction: Users can actually "grab" digital information with their hands, interacting with content by touch and gesture, without the use of a mouse or keyboard.
Second, Multi-touch: Surface computing recognizes many points of contact simultaneously, not just from one finger like a typical touch-screen, but up to dozens of items at once.
Third, Multi-user: The horizontal form factor makes it easy for several people to gather around surface computers together, providing a collaborative, face-to-face computing experience.
Finally, Object recognition: Users can place physical objects on the surface to trigger different types of digital responses, including the transfer of digital content.

Surface also features the ability to recognize physical objects that have identification tags similar to bar codes. This means that when a customer simply sets a wine glass on the surface of a table, a restaurant could provide them with information about the wine they're ordering, pictures of the vineyard it came from and suggested food pairings tailored to that evening's menu.

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• Microsoft
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• 'Surface'
• prototypes
• CES2008
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[himonkeydud1]

it's like a giant ipod touch

[nicksattler157]

nowhere at the moment

[snaketoookmeback]

mintttttt where can u buy them from?