Microsoft Surface
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Frequently Asked Questions
May 2007
What is Microsoft Surface?
Microsoft Surface™, the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Co...
Microsoft Surface
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Frequently Asked Questions May 2007
What is Microsoft Surface? Microsoft Surface™, the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp., turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that's easy for individuals or small groups to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. In essence, it's a surface that comes to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Soon to be available in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and public entertainment venues, this experience will transform the way people shop, dine, entertain and live.
How does Surface work? At a high level, Surface uses cameras to sense objects, hand gestures and touch. This user input is then processed and the result is displayed on the surface using rear projection.
What is surface computing? Surface computing is a new way of working with computers that moves beyond the traditional mouse-and-keyboard experience. It is a natural user interface that allows people to interact with digital content the same way they have interacted with everyday items such as photos, paintbrushes and music their entire life: with their hands, with gestures and by putting real-world objects on the surface. Surface computing opens up a whole new category of products for users to interact with.
What are the key attributes of surface computing? Surface computing has four key attributes: · Direct interaction. Users can actually "grab" digital information with their hands and interact with content by touch and gesture, without the use of a mouse or keyboard. · Multi-touch contact. Surface computing recognizes many points of contact simultaneously, not just from one finger, as with a typical touch screen, but up to dozens and dozens of items at once. · Multi-user experience. The horizontal form factor makes it easy for several people to gather around surface computers together, providing a collaborative, face-to-face computing experience. · Object recognition. Users can place physical objects on the surface to trigger different types of digital responses, including the transfer of digital content. How does Surface benefit consumers? Surface breaks down the traditional barriers between people and technology, providing effortless interaction with digital content. Similar to the way ATMs changed how people got money from the bank, Microsoft is changing the way people will interact with all kinds of everyday content, including photos, music, a virtual concierge and games. Common, everyday tasks become entertaining, enjoyable and engaging, alone or face-to-face with family, friends or co-workers.
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It's currently intended for high end restaurants, though if you'll pay a premium, you CAN get it in your house. Rather, that's what it seems from what I've read. I hope Microsoft finds a way to bring the price down, 'cause if there were one per home.. it would completely revolutionize everything! It seems unlikely, though that's what people thought when Bill Gates suggested the idea of a PC in every home. (I think this is a different case though, it's not likely to happen)
lol see a agree with you and i had the same thought on it. its just the way they like word it lol it makes it sound like it works with them all but i agree it must have to have bluetooth or something in the cams and cells in order for them to link up together
It's only be certain ones unfortunately. Not for marketing purposes, but because the camera would need a way to communicate with the surface.. thing. -What ever it's called- I hope it uses blue tooth to pick to finmyd pictures. Then I could perhaps put the computer on top of it?
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Not for marketing purposes, but because the camera would need a way to communicate with the surface.. thing. -What ever it's called-
I hope it uses blue tooth to pick to finmyd pictures. Then I could perhaps put the computer on top of it?
just cant stop talking shit about this neww cool tech