Microsoft's Next-Gen Surface Available for Pre-Order

[Ink]

Microsoft's Next-Gen Surface Available for Pre-Order

Microsoft reports that the next-generation Surface "touch-based table computer" is now available for pre-order through Samsung resellers in 23 countries worldwide. Commercial businesses that have a spare $8,400 in their wallet can head here to find a local representative and establish their place in line when the unit begins to ship in early 2012.

Called the Samsung SUR40, the device features PixelSense technology which gives LCD panels the ability to see without the use of cameras. It recognizes up to 50 points of simultaneous touch -- including fingers, hands and other objects placed on the screen -- thanks to 2 million sensors that have been built into the panel to pick up visible or infrared light.

In addition to the new touch technology, the second-generation Surface sports a more powerful processor and new system software. As seen ten months ago back at CES 2011, it can also be used horizontally or vertically given that it no longer needs projector cameras (like the first-gen model). It's also cheaper than its predecessor which cost a hefty $12,500 back in 2008.

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[AyeAyeCaptain]

Comes with the price tag, "Earth are you going to buy me one?!" So apart from the 2 million censors and powerful processor, what is the benefit of using this, what's it's main use in business??

 

[Ink]

You could use this in your bar/clubs or other places where people meet/socialise.

$4000 cheaper than the previous Surface, good deal?

 

[Hungry Man]

This is really the first productivity tablet. Most have been gimmicky (fire) or flat out toys (ipad) until this point.

Putting Windows on a tablet means you can do everything you'd do on your work computer but mobile.

 

[AyeAyeCaptain]

This is really the first productivity tablet. Most have been gimmicky (fire) or flat out toys (ipad) until this point.

Putting Windows on a tablet means you can do everything you'd do on your work computer but mobile.

Forgive me for being a little vacuous here, but is that not what a powerful laptop does, of course it's not as light as other things but still gets the job done?

I know, I am really missing the point here but am sure you will guide me back on the right path! :angel: