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Term is nearly over, but recently my students (aged 11 to 17) have been wowed by the latest product announcement from Microsoft to launch a multi-touch table computing platform called “Surface”. Here are some observations they made about this product concept.

1. It is really cool
2. It may not be on the market yet
3. It is more expensive than $10 000 (It’s original listed price)
4. You could use it for playing video games or doing schoolwork

The podosphere was a bit more cynical saying that they would trust it when they saw it, regarding Surface as hype similar to tablet computing that is still a niche more than five years after it was launched. Some people think Surface is an I-Phone spoiler, but it’s only going to be used in hotel and retail environments when it first comes out. It’s going to be a while before we see it in Hong Kong Plaza’s Cybermall.

Compare and contrast Microsoft’s promo video with Sarcastic Gamer’s parody, which is so funny that it has put me in a good mood ready for the summer holidays.

Before

After (Sarcatic Gamer’s Remix)

More About Surface
Windows Weekly - Touch the Surface

Microsoft Surface Website

Gizmodo on Parody Video