This is Microsoft's ideal mainstream PC that will take advantage of what Windows 8 will offer.
Aside from peripherals and game consoles, Microsoft doesn't design hardware – at least not complete PCs. But found in the leaks of Windows 8 is a concept design of an all-in-one PC that Microsoft figures would take advantage of the new OS features.
Notably is the multi-touch screen that's able to resolve at least five different points and the mandatory DirectX GPU for HD video. The all-in-one would also pack things that machines don't have these days, like proximity sensors (for automatic sleep and wake), light sensors (for automatic brightening and dimming).
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(source: MSFTKitchen)
you and me both!! what if my sister or brother touch the freakin damn thing. there goes your CHA CHING
OK, imagination time, try and see a future iteration of the Kinect system used on Xbox used instead for the PC as in input. It detects the 5 points on the tips of your fingers so you dont have to actually touch it, an it allows more realistic manipulation similar to - you guessed it - Minority Report.
It isn't sci-fi, I have already seen it done on a limited basis with a modified Wii controller and a guy with coloured electrical tape on his fingertips.
This may not be exactly that but maybe that is the way it is going...
Having been in the industry since B/W screen (err green) technology is ever evolving to the next big thing. Every mis-step made today, is a accomplishment as to what is to come in the future. (Trial and Error)
Imagination time over, I will never be wildly waving my fingers where no finger has been waved before, Come on be serious, an office full of people flailing their arms about in front of their screens, Nope, I cant see it!!!
I still bet you I could do more faster with better productivity with the minute amount of movement of my right hand the few times it meeds to hold the mouse other than when i am using the wonders of keyboard shortcuts, than gesturing to get things done, that means moving my hands away from the keyboard.....simple!!
Yes this stuff for consoles and entertainment, Not core OS that the worlds productivity relies on, yes thats jobs to you and me, PC's in the workplace where we work and keep the economy going.
Leave apple to be all touchy hands on whilst the big boys get on with the job!!!
Oh, And my screen will be smudge free and my arms wont be tired from all the holding up and waving...
(actually i could see this going off in a big way in Japan, they do like some wierd stuff out there)
I just cant stand the idea of a all in one. It stifles you when you want to make upgrades.
Thanks, my first proper LOL today +1
I notice you always take the extreme of every situation. I've had touchscreens and I make sure to keep my hands clean using them and clean them about once a week and fingerprints aren't an issue as well.
And also, 'flailing'? I would bet Kinect would hardly get you anywhere if you're flailing, that's your own damn fault. Have you even seen Minority Report, or the actual technology that led to it being in a movie? Every movement is pretty concise.
Also, where the HELL do you even get the idea this is for business? It's almost as bad as all the people who look at the 48 core CPUs and say "Yeah, but most games are only optimized for dual core." If you're working in an office, THIS IS PROBABLY NOT FOR YOU. However, users at home often like to have an interesting experience that extends beyond just a mouse.
And you would need a new one for Windows 9 (or whatever they call it) six months after you paid (some ungodly price) for this. Nope. No way.
2) it looks kak, and from wats on the skreen, it looks just like Win7.
3) where is everybody getting this info?
my first thought. they're getting desperate.
*stop using a mouse..typo.