Microsoft Surface SDK opens doors to all

Having made the dev kit for the Surface available to select partners in June (a tiny bit late), Microsoft has now officially let the software loose for all and sundry to explore, experiment, and hopefully innovate with. Whereas Surface Developer units have been required till now to successfully design and test an app, the SDK should allow thrifty designers to produce content for the massive multitouch coffee table without necessarily owning one themselves. For the sweetest (so far) example of what can be achieved with the Surface's capabilities, click this link right here.

[Thanks, Phillis]

[Elaith Posted Nov 20th 2009 3:22AM]

I must confess that I am impressed by Surface. I look forward to taking a closer look at the SDK and seeing how flexible it truly is.

[Information Central Posted Nov 20th 2009 6:07AM]

Yes, I can't wait to see some more zooming and rotating.

MULTITOUCH IS SOOOO USEFUL!

[Emitor Posted Nov 20th 2009 3:51AM]

I can't wait to see what third party comes up with for this :D.

[Le Chiffre Posted Nov 20th 2009 3:52AM]

Dj Rob!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 20th 2009 4:06AM]

I was impressed by the accuracy of multitouch on Surface but I think its application is limited.

The screen contrast is too low to be used for any kind of design work. The ergonomics aren't suitable for any more than a few minutes of usage.

[pppun Posted Nov 20th 2009 4:38AM]

Who cares when Windows 7's multi-touch is so lovely?

[Information Central Posted Nov 20th 2009 6:08AM]

For doing what, exactly?

[Abimbola Akanwo Posted Nov 20th 2009 5:51AM]

Exciting time ahead...:-)

Thank you to whoever came up the the ideas for "multitouch coffee table " and "Surface capabilities"...great concept, great applications....

[PBB Posted Nov 20th 2009 9:04AM]

Perfect Timing! Just ordered 2 of these