The same division within Microsoft that makes its mice and keyboards plans to launch a new interface for interacting with computers. Dubbed “Microsoft Surface” it turns your desktop into your desktop.
The surface lays flat on your desk – you no longer have the keyboard, mouse or monitor, you simply interact by touching the surface of your desk. There are some videos if you want to see it in action. They are predicting a price point between $5K and $10K.
This is a classic example of a technology created first, seeking a market second – fairly risky. Where it would be nice is when you’re in a highly interactive, collaborative environment – say working with an architect. You could move design elements around interactively – rather than huddling around a screen and fighting over the mouse.
I’m going to wait for the 3-D Microsoft Holo-Surface. I think I saw that on Star Trek once, so you know it’s gonna happen….
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