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Microsoft Unleashes the Future of Computing (or Gorilla Arm)

May 30, 2007 · 1 Comment

Coffee Table Computer

Microsoft’s coffee table: the future of computing? Microsoft is at it again in the hardware arena with Surface, a table-style PC with a touch-sensitive screen, unveiled today California today in California.  It is expected to retail for about $10K, but that will drop as more units are sold.

The machine replaces a traditional mouse and keyboard with its advanced screen. Using a so-called “multi-touch” interface, people can move items around in front of them with their fingers or write on the table using a pen.  It reminds me of the computer Scientology Tom uses in Minority Report.

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