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So, just by curiosity, I would like to know (it didn't get mentioned in the article) what is the use case for a device like that?
by alexitosrv 18y ago
So, just by curiosity, I would like to know (it didn't get mentioned in the article) what is the use case for a device like that?
- smhinsey 18y agobig in-store interactive displays. in this instance since they're talking about real estate, probably some sort of listing browser they can throw in the lobby or take to the mall or whatever they want.
- tvon 18y agoMicrosoft Surface Demo @ CES 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxk_WywMTzc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxk_WywMTzc Every time I see a Surface demo I'm struck at the whole "display photos as a jumbled mess, just like real photos!" thing. It just seems so... idiotic. Anyway, there does seem to be some potential with Surface but it does seem like a bit of a waste in the hands of Microsoft.
- potatolicious 18y agoI believe AT&T has them as kiosks in the stores, and specially tagged demo phones that can interact with the screen (e.g. place the phone on the surface and get its specs, along with price plans, etc) It's cool stuff, and as a point-of-sale thing can seriously boost marketing. It just doesn't seem like MS should be someone tackling a project that requires immaculate usability.
- wmeredith 18y agoI used one of these at The Sprint store in the Power & Light district in Kansas City. It was infuriating. It seemed like everything happened about 2.5 seconds after you had touched it. I walked off after about 30 seconds.