Mark – I can foresee a day where the Microsoft Surface replaces the conference room table. No more handing out copies of documents or sending e-mail to people who didn’t get the presentation. Everything can be shared at the table electronically. What about reserving the room to begin with? If the Surface is in the lobby, you could find out which rooms were being used for which meetings, which were available, etc. And if you missed the meeting, how about being able to simply drag the meeting notes and other materials onto your laptop, cell phone or other portable device?
Comment says – I’d also think tablet PC or notepad to write things down then send it to your desk. For desktop publishing it would be phenomenal to be able to move clips around the way you do now to create a physical mockup, then print it. Especially if it had the capability to scan items into memory right there.
It also has the potential to be a good learning tool for children with disabilities who may not be able to use a keyboard/mouse as easily. If it got thinner, airlines could put games, brochures and purchasing capabilities at each seat – not to mention call button, etc. Link.
Find this article at: http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/computers/uses-of-microsoft-surface-computer-table/1571/
