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Microsoft Surface Tabletop Computer: Released before the end of Q3 2008?
Homer ( Score Rank: User did not make predictions in the last 30 days ) Homer  |  was scored on 07-Nov-2008 (378 days ago)
Just read about Microsoft showcasing the Surface tabletop computer at AT&T stores. This is basically testing the user market and see how well the crowd accepts the new product. Here is the official Surface website:
http://www.google.com/url...

Let's predict if Surface will finally "surface" before the end of Q3 2008?
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  1. MasterMind MasterMind 378 days ago
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    answered: [ * ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    Microsoft start selling Surface tabletop computer to developers for $13,500, but that was after Q3. Microsoft did sell this computers to commercial customers like AT&T but that doesn't count as public release:
    http://www.slashgear.com/microsoft-su...
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  2. boori boori 578 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 100% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    they will use it for another thingi, they have test groups u'know and they also test on the public like the link and on us...
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  3. Kaphis Kaphis 590 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 100% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    the problem with the surface tabletop computer is the viewing angle
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  4. Wallace Wallace 591 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 76% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    This AT&T demo is going to sitting there for another year, then Microsoft will drop the project completely.
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  5. freeman freeman 595 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 80% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    If the multi-touch interface can be applied to my laptop, then I will buy it. But if we are talking about smart furniture, then forget it. I don't think the market is large enough. This will be another dead project.
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  6. goog goog 596 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 74% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    I think a mobile phone projector is more versatile. This tabletop thing is too bulky.
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  7. Raycer Raycer 596 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 70% ] No Surface bf end of Q3.
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    hmm .. how will you use it? is there a business case for it?
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    1. goog goog 596 days ago
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      Oh yeah. The tabletop computer will be sold as.... a very expensive tabletop.

      Perfect to put my tasty ice mocha on.
       
  8. Homer Homer 596 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 71% ] Yes, Surface released!
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    Yes, it will be released. But I also predict the project will fail just like the tablet PC. The market and usage is too niche to appeal to general public. I don't see people putting these huge PC in their living room while there is already a big screen TV acting as a computer screen. Cafe / teahouse / restaurant / airport / shopping mall might be interested in installing these computers. But still it is more hype than substance.
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