The Magic of Microsoft Surface
Technology evolves every day and new hardware and software are made available from many manufacturers. Some great innovations go un-noticed and some get recognized early. Multi-touch technology had been there quite for some time. But when Microsoft launched Microsoft Surface, critics say, it is not new!
Whatever be the history and origins of Microsoft Surface, the magic of Microsoft Surface has already captured the imagination of many. Microsoft has released some videos with the features of the Microsoft Surface. Similarly Popular Mechanics video shows in detail the magic of Microsoft Surface.
It is very early to see Microsoft Surface in action or to own one. The price is prohibitive at US$ 10000 a piece as well as the mass production is yet to begin. However, some companies have taken initiative to bring the magic of Microsoft Surface to their customers.
There are plenty of opportunities for hotel and restaurants to leverage the features of Microsoft Surface. They can do away with their regular tables and use Microsoft Surface as the table. The Interior architects may develop custom built seating arrangement around Microsoft surface, so that many people can sit around the table with Microsoft Surface and experience the magic of Microsoft Surface, by ordering items from menu individually.
Soon the Photo studios may offer services using Microsoft Surface. The clients may click the photos on their digital cameras, go to the studio for getting the photos printed. They may place the digital camera on the Microsoft surface and the photos are uploaded to the Microsoft Surface automatically. You may preview them, delete unwanted photos, select a theme/background for photo, select the size of the print and select the print option. And you may get your prints as required in jiffy. That will be the magic of Microsoft Surface.
New applications are being developed for use with Microsoft Surface. Bill payment through credit cards will be very user friendly and secure. Imagine four of you go to a restaurant and have to pay the bill. If you want to split the bill into three credit cards, you may feel delicate. Generally, it is billed to one credit card and then others pay cash to the person whose card is used for transaction. With Microsoft Surface, your bill payments will be easy. Just lay your credit cards on the Microsoft Surface and drag the items from the bill to the credit card. You may distribute different items to different credit cards and pay the bills as you want. With this magic of Microsoft Surface, you can pay bills safely and securely. There will be many more such applications bringing the magic of Microsoft Surface at many places in near future.
