RE: Microsoft Surface - new video

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mmm - there must be a reason why they're not using a superior display
technology and cameras for touchscreen interface rather than an actual
touch screen?

Wonder if it's something to do with putting other objects down on the
surface i.e. plates and cups etc.

Paul.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Simon Coates
> Sent: 15 June 2007 09:59
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Microsoft Surface - new video
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> When I first saw MS Surface I was under the impression that it was an
> extremely clever TFT touchscreen (my mistake!)  The demos have always
> shown very vibrant images, however when you see actual footage the
> screens look like a poor rear projection TV.  ISTR a price of $15,000
> was mentioned - and now seeing how it's all done this price is looking
> expensive.
> Also, the main areas where they seem to want to sell is technology are
> bars and restaurants - how the hell are you supposed to get your knees
> under the table! :o)
> It's still a brilliant idea though!!!
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> Regards
>
> Simon
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> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Wayne
>   To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>   Sent: 14 June 2007 19:10
>   Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Microsoft Surface - new video
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>   Simon Coates wrote:
>   > Much more simple than you might think :o) Why the hell didn't I
> think of that :o(
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>   Yeah! based on a projector and cameras!
>   Makes you wonder how long it would be for Apple to apply those multi
>   touch screens they are using on their new iPhones to something like
>   this! Then maybe it would be the thickness of an LCD tv rather than
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>   ottoman!
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>   I bet MS were a little miffed a little at Apple! better late than
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>   all.
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>   Wayne.
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