I bet you have seen the Microsoft Surface demonstration. If you haven’t already, check out the Teaser.
Microsoft Surface Teaser
Now for the funny part. Watch the spoof by SarcasticGamer as he gives us his take on Microsoft’s Surface technology.
Microsoft Surface Teaser Parody
Watch the spoof after watching the original teaser. I laughed my @$$ off.
That parody is great. In it’s true in a sense, but I think from a commercial standpoint the adoption if this technology will improve our consumer experience.
I finally got to play around with one of these in person. I was impressed by how accurately it detected input from multiple users.
While a large number of the apps are only for technology demonstration purposes, it is easy to see how this could indeed become a ubiquitous appliance in many commercial settings. Maybe we’ll see initial adoption by the end of this year? (2008)
Here are some videos from units on display at MIX 08 including a Snow Board Customization App.
1http://www.4tay.com/blogs/Adam-Parker/Microsoft-Surface-Demonstration-at-MIX-08/1/1/701/