Flat future for Microsoft's Surface?
Published: 06 Jun 2007 11:13 BST
Whether you think it's just another Microsoft gimmick doomed to go the way of the Smart Display and other failed hardware ideas, or a genuinely interesting attempt at innovation from a company seeking to reinvent itself, Milan, or Surface as it's officially known, is certainly pretty to look at.
The jury seems to be out on how useful Surface actually is outside of a niche market of casinos and restaurants, but the cost will have to come down from its $10,000 (£5,021) price tag if the eventual product family is going to attract consumers and businesses in any kind of numbers.
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Gates reveals where 'Milan' is headed
Microsoft's chairman reveals why the table PC idea is just the start, and how he sees the technology evolving [01 Jun 2007]
Scratching the Surface
Microsoft's tabletop PC is certainly eye-catching but is it actually useful? [31 May 2007]
Video: Microsoft unveils touchscreen computing
Software giant shows off its Surface Computing technology, which uses a giant table-like display to blend reality with virtual reality [31 May 2007]
Photos: Microsoft shows off 'Milan'
Software giant has been demonstrating some of the features of its new tabletop computer [30 May 2007]
How the 'Milan' table PC was born
Microsoft revealed its Milan computer this week, but the concepts behind it have generated interest at the company since at least 2001 [30 May 2007]
Microsoft unveils 'Milan' surface computer
Company has revealed its new entirely touch-controlled tabletop computer, targeted at consumers eventually but public spaces initially [30 May 2007]
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