The Microsoft Surface

Speculation swirled about for a few hours, but many sites got the scoop that the big latenight unveiling was going to be the Mirosoft Surface. To sum it up without hyperbole, the Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch tabletop with object recognition and a multi-touch, multi-user interface that will allow users to interact, create and consume digital and real-world content.

If the above still seemed like jargon to you, here are a few pictures showing off the potential of the Microsoft Surface.

The Microsoft Surface Comparing Smartphones
Simply place the phones on the surface and the information for each appears

The Microsoft Surface comparing features and prices between two mobile phones

The Microsoft Surface as a destination guide
The Surface can serve as a trip planner and displays event information.
The Microsoft Surface getting directions to the show

The Micrososft Surface sorting music and movies
Sort through playlists, new music and media visually.
Use the Microsoft Surface to sort through your media library

The Microsoft Surface Restaurant Menu
Use the Microsoft Surface as a menu and split the bill as you choose.
The Microsoft Surface handles restaurant menus and payments

The Microsoft Surface is still seemingly far from the reach of the average consumer. Pricing is said to be in the ten thousand dollar range, but with marketed placements such as Harrah’s Las Vegas and select T-Mobile stores, the Microsoft Surface should generate enough attention that by the time consumer interest has peaked the pricing should descend from its current lofty five-figure position. Watch the videos at Microsoft.com/surface