The Microsoft Surface: Welcome to the Future

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Microsoft Surface

The Microsoft Surface will revolutionize everything you've ever known about touch technology. With a fully interactive, touch sensitive surface - Microsoft Surface will undoubtedly change the way we work and do business.

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About the Microsoft Surface 

Microsoft's groundbreaking idea, the "Surface," is a computer that is stated to replace current fashioned computer systems so that the usage of a keyboard and mouse are no longer necessary. Instead, users of this computer will be able to manipulate objects on the screen by voice, touch, and usage of a stylus. The display of the unit is protected by hard plastic, and can interact with other products placed on top of it, including digital cameras and cell phones, without the need to plug in a cable. It even goes so much as to interacting with mundane objects, like drinking glasses - truly showing us what the future has in store for touch technology. As a result of these touch-responsive capabilities, the product will be able to act much like a kiosk - and be able to facilitate restaurant orders or other purchases.

Using familiar PC-related practices such as drag-and-drop, a Surface user can simply manipulate objects on the screen by dragging them with their fingers. As seen in the demo videos, this capability is monumental as it even allows oneself to drag and drop MP3 files directly onto a Zune MP3 player that is placed upon the Surface screen. Similarly, files can be transferred amongst mobile devices in this same fashion (place two devices on the screen, and drag-and-drop files from one to the other, using your finger).

Microsoft Surface Pics 

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How to Buy a Microsoft Surface 

The Microsoft Surface was originally slated for release in November 2007 to corporate investors, but that date was pushed back to Spring 2008 shortly afterward. The Microsoft Surface is priced at approximately $10,000 for a single unit. This price is intended to be gradually lowered over the proceeding five years, to accommodate consumers.

The Surface is expected to be primarily used by commercial services, such as restaurants and hotel lobbies. Microsoft began its media blitz for the Surface, as it has made its way across various technology expos in North America.

Currently, the only way to buy the Microsoft Surface is directly through Microsoft, after filling out a purchase request form. The Surface is not available for sale anywhere else, either through retail centers or internet shopping sites.

Business 2.0 Demo of the Microsoft Surface 

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Microsoft Surface: Official Links 

Microsoft.com/surface
Visit Microsoft's official site for the Surface. Watch some amusing videos that display how you can manipulate images on the screen using your fingers.

Microsoft Surface: Reader Feedback 

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LearningExcelFast wrote...

This lens is cool. A great, cutting edge topic. I will be back.

ReplyPosted November 25, 2008

Lensmaster

Bill wrote

Is Microsoft Surface available to the public for purchase? If so what is the cost and where am I able to purchase one?

Reply Posted September 30, 2008

wpmann wrote...

Seems to be a strange technology to me, but what do I know about the direction of technology--I wrote a book on the Tablet PC!

Bill
www.living-with-outlook.com

ReplyPosted February 19, 2008

Lensmaster

vsrini

This technology is going to create new trends in Retail Biz; Great lens

ReplyPosted June 19, 2007