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Well the promo videos look nice. :D

Though nothing that isn't already do-able...
 
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Well isn't it just a touchscreen with compiz-like effects? All I see there is some fancy pics being drag & dropped. Nice idea and all but nothing too spectacular.
 
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Nov 1, 2004
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    vlatko said:
    Well isn't it just a touchscreen with compiz-like effects? All I see there is some fancy pics being drag & dropped. Nice idea and all but nothing too spectacular.
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    I've been trying to get some people to understand that here (you have to register), but they are being stubbornly obstinate.

    I need something technical.
     
    Rami

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    I'v seen exactly the same thing on youtube a couple of month ago, it wasn't MS IIRC, kinda old news chxta...sorry, but hey you were on bbc :p
     
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    vlatko said:
    Well isn't it just a touchscreen with compiz-like effects? All I see there is some fancy pics being drag & dropped. Nice idea and all but nothing too spectacular.
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    Just a glorified touchscreen from what I can see. With some alleged web2.0 functionality. Looks like a great toy for kids.
     
    Rami

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    However the idea of transferring files from a perephrial to Surface in that way is kinda novel. Don't know how will they do that....

    The important thing here is, that this is easier said/shown than done. Security here is a major concern. Just placing a camera on a "surface" would give instant access like that? How about a credit card? Given MS track record with security, I don't think that this is really top of mind to them :p
     
    Rami

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    joe5 said:
    I hate windows for it's monopolization but these fucking shits are still rule....
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    Do you really think this would see the light? This is a marketing ploy or will be implemented in a couple of restaurants and cafes in Seattle only to flop and be forgotten...in other words this is just a gimmick.
     
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