Microsoft Surface Blog

Surface Monster Mashup and real-world objects

Eric Havir — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

When we talk about what we’re doing here at Microsoft Surface , there are several attributes that come to mind. Sometimes for those who haven’t been exposed to a lot of touch and multi-touch, it seems like all touch is the same. Here’s a crash course...(read more)

Live from PDC: Day Two

kylewar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:00 GMT

More Surface goodness at PDC today. Most folks in the booth today were buzzing about the news we made regarding the broad availability of the SDK, the new controls and the contest winner. In the event you missed the details scroll down the blog and check...(read more)

Mystery revealed. More Surface at PDC to come!

Eric Havir — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:49:18 GMT

I promised a better look at the picture I posted earlier today. Here it is. It’s actually a monster. Yes, a monster on Microsoft Surface . He’s part of the demo we’re showing on stage at our PDC session , 11:30am Thursday at Petree Hall C . Be sure not...(read more)

Broad availability of the Surface SDK WE and Touch First contest winner

Eric Havir — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Microsoft Surface has really experienced positive momentum in the past year. At last year’s PDC we had 60 Microsoft Surface partners and in just one year that number has grown to more than 250 active partners. Our customer roster has expanded since PDC...(read more)

A Surface mystery. What is it?

Eric Havir — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:18 GMT

What is this picture of, and what does it have to do with Microsoft Surface ? I promise I won’t keep you in the dark for long. Check back after 11am Pacific today and I’ll fill you in on the complete picture. - Eric...(read more)

Live from LA: Day One with the Surface Team at PDC

kylewar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:26:00 GMT

Surface was back in action at PDC for another round of heady developer talks, loads of Surface Q&A time in the booth and a steady stream of folks still amazed at what this technology can do and the implications it has for Microsoft's future with NUI...(read more)

Surface Blog Week In Review

Eric Havir — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:44:04 GMT

Here’s a recap of what we talked about this week in the Microsoft Surface blog. Microsoft Surface at PDC 2009 Vodafone deploys Microsoft Surface in over 60 stores in 7 countries Microsoft Surface SDK WE now available to MSDN Subscribers Microsoft Surface...(read more)

Microsoft Surface @ Hard Rock Cafe coming to PDC

Eric Havir — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:29:21 GMT

I’ve confirmed that we’ll have the complete suite of applications from the Hard Rock Cafe installed on one of the Microsoft Surface units at our PDC ‘09 booth next week. That means that if you’re in attendance, you’ll be able to check out the Memorabilia...(read more)

Microsoft Surface SDK WE now available to MSDN Subscribers

Eric Havir — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:28:57 GMT

The Microsoft Surface SDK Workstation Edition is now available for MSDN subscribers . If you’re an MSDN subscriber, make sure to get over there and download the Workstation Edition SDK. This will allow you to develop Surface applications using your PC....(read more)

Microsoft Surface Completes Deployment with Vodafone

Eric Havir — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:47:03 GMT

Microsoft Surface lands and deploys in a big way in over 60 Vodafone flagship stores across seven European markets. Customers in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom can now engage with Surface to explore the services...(read more)

Microsoft Surface at PDC 2009

Eric Havir — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:19:55 GMT

Microsoft Surface and WPF Session Attendees of PDC 2009 should mark your calendars for our session on Thursday. First there was Surface, and now touch has come to PCs with the launch of Windows 7. Robert Levy with Surface and Anson Tsao with WPF will...(read more)

See Microsoft Surface now in Mission Viejo

Eric Havir — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:37:16 GMT

Last week Microsoft launched the first of the new Microsoft Retail Stores in Phoenix with Microsoft Surface . This week we’ve launched a new store in Mission Viejo, and Microsoft Surface is there too. If you’re in SoCal, head on down to the Shops at Mission...(read more)

Windows 7 is here and Surface has joined the party

Eric Havir — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:28:00 GMT

Today is a big day at Microsoft. Windows 7 is now available worldwide and our new Microsoft online store has launched. There’s coverage of what is happening over at The Windows Blog . It’s a party over here at Microsoft Surface too, because our contributions...(read more)

See Microsoft Surface now in Scottsdale, AZ

Eric Havir — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:04:00 GMT

I’ve received inquiries in the past from those in the Phoenix area who’ve wanted to see Microsoft Surface in a public space. While there have been units behind closed doors, now you’ll be able to come in and check out Surface at the Microsoft retail store...(read more)

Dungeons & Dragons done right on Microsoft Surface

Eric Havir — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:55:00 GMT

I don’t want to put any pressure on Michael and the team over at Carnegie Mellon University , but you guys should be getting an A for your class project this semester. Their Dungeons & Dragons experience called “ Surfacescapes ” on Microsoft Surface...(read more)