Video: A look at the background that led to Microsoft’s Surface TouchCover
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Now we are granted a view of some of the background behind the concept leading up to the 3mm thick TouchCover keyboard which is available with the Surface. It turns out that this idea was floated nearly 10 years ago, but the technology was not ready to bring the concept to reality.
Microsoft kept its cards close to the vest and made sure that the TouchCover, and its 6mm thick cousin, the TypeCover, would be ready to put on a good show when the time was right. Of course all this information is flowing one-way right now, but if the initial impressions carry over to mass acceptance after the release later this week, then we expect to hear (and read) a lot of raves over these two innovative keyboard companions to the Surface tablet.
source: Surface (YouTube) via wpcentral
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6 Comments
1. rusticguy posted on 23 Oct 2012, 20:28 0 0
Didnt we already have a keyboard (and cover) to tabs for less than $16
http://www.ebay.in/itm/7-INCHES-USB-KEYBOARD-ANDROID-TABLET-iPAD-MID-BRAND-NEW-/150930790599?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item23242d18c7
2. arsenaljimenez posted on 23 Oct 2012, 22:04 5 0
You're actually comparing that crappy keyboard to the surface touch cover? go to sleep.
3. rusticguy posted on 23 Oct 2012, 22:19 0 0
As long as it works and serves same purpose how is it crappy?
5. Synack posted on 23 Oct 2012, 23:04 5 0
Uh that thing is about as thick as an HTC Thunderbolt.
These guys spent all of this time, money, and effort into creating a 3mm thin touch keyboard that minimizes not only your carry-load but it makes the feel of the device a thousand times better. Not to mention it's probably more durable and a billion times cooler than that cheap ass piece of Chinese plastic.
4. Motatrola posted on 23 Oct 2012, 22:49 0 0
Does Microsoft really have a following in this area?
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