A couple weeks ago we got an early demo of the Surface SP1 update, and saw that one of the goals of which was to improve Windows-Surface cross-compatibility and encourage developers to make their apps touch-compatible. Looks like that work goes both ways, as it appears that Surface content and functionality is going to be kicking it with Windows 7.
Of course, the Surface’s hardware is mixed blessing: it makes development a lot easier when you’ve designed the hardware (just ask Apple), but makes it a pain when you’re trying to set your cool software up on similar but not identical platforms. Surface can handle a billion touches but the Dell Latitude used in this video demo (no offense, Dell) isn’t quite as capable, though of course it does everything it was designed to do.
It’s certainly not “OMG Surface on yr computar” but I’m looking forward to having lots of overlap between these two delicious Microsoft treats.
[via GottaBeMobile]
Cool stuff. Seems like supporting multitouch in the browser, a notepad application, outlook calendar, the desktop, video player, etc would be slightly more useful in normal life though.
What a pointless gimmick this is. Probably appeals to under 6`s and thats about it.
Devin,
Thank you for all of the new up-to-date information that you’ve provided us regarding compatibility with W7. It’s always nice to hear from the consumer what one thinks about the product. You should check out the Windows 7 forum, at microsoft.com/springboard. It provides support, “how to” video guides and the several other tips and tricks to make your Windows 7 experience awesome.
Thanks
Glen
v-glferg@microsoft.com
Congratulations on a demonstration that makes the product look damn awful.