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Microsoft Surface Tabletop Computer: Released before the end of Q3 2008?
Homer ( Score Rank: #2 based on predictions in the last 30 days ) Homer  |  will close on 01-Nov-2008 (70 days from now)
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. boori boori 122 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...
  2. Kaphis Kaphis 134 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
  3. Wallace Wallace 134 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.
  4. freeman freeman 139 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.
  5. goog goog 140 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.
  6. Raycer Raycer 140 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?
    1. goog goog 140 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.
       
  7. Homer Homer 140 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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