Entry 6 : Microsoft Surface Technology

Microsoft surface computer is just like a touch screen coffee table. There are several special features:

Currently, laptop computers can be used by only a single person. But Microsoft surface computer enables up to 5 users at a go. Another plus point in this computer is the usage of modern technology, bringing minority report in reality!

In addition, the touch screen feature enables you to drag, enlarge and minimize your windows at your finger tips. And with the computer recognizes room temperature, and object recognition, it can identify digital objects such as cameras, cell phones even cups on the table top. You could then extract information directly from the hardware into the computer with ease.

However, this product comes with a hefty price tag of 10 000USD. As a matter of fact, I still think Microsoft Surface Tabletop could cater only to specific industries, such as the creative industry. Holding a diploma in Visual Communication at Temasek Design School, I feel that the Microsoft Surface Technology will provide a much better tool in carrying out media activities, such as designing typography, posters, editing of videos etc. As the computer offers a rather big screen surface(30 inches) to work on, there's an opportunity for artists to work on the same project simultaneously and effectively. Not to mention the service industry, the Surface technology can provide information, tailoring to the customers' needs, as they can be selective while browsing the Microsoft Surface Tabletop. In addition, when comes to peak hours, customers could share the Surface Tabletop, exchanging information swiftly and interactively. Thus, strengthening the organization's relationship with the customers in return.

However, I feel that the Microsoft Surface Technology will not be a future replacement for our desktop computers. Firstly, the size of the tabletop is totally impractical for home use. Secondly, the tabletop would means one would not have any privacy while using the computer as the purpose of the Microsoft Surface Coffee Table is to allow multiple users to use at the same time. Lastly, the cost of it does not justify its capabilities. iPad could almost do the same thing as the Microsoft Surface Tabletop, and it costs a hundred times lesser than the Microsoft Tabletop.

Even so, I believe the Microsoft Surface Technology will come into use in the long run. However, it will not replace our usual desktop computers, but for a specific purpose such as maintaining the entire household appliances in such a way that we no longer need to move around switching switches but just lay back and everything would be done at our fingertips.