Multi-touch Surface, Ready for Windows 7

Computer shows like Computex, CeBIT or CES can give computer users a chance to feast their eyes on some of the most innovative technologies ever unveiled. Not only are these technologies new, but some of them have the potential of changing the way we perceive the world. At this year's Computex show in Taipei, a number of new product releases have made the headlines. And, by the looks of it, there's yet another product that might keep computer users interested, namely a 22-inch LCD display with integrated multi-touch technology, coming from Albatron.

At a first glance, this device might forecast the so much talked about Microsoft Surface, a gadget which, if released, is most probably going to change the way we interact with the world around us. Albatron, a motherboard and graphics manufacturer, isn't among the biggest players in the industry, but apparently it too is trying to achieve this status, with the possible release of this 22-inch multi-touch device.

Robert Doncevski, sales director at Albatron, showcased the screen and its features to a couple of journalists attending Albatron's booth at Computex. From the looks of it, controlling and interacting with the device was as easy as a child's play. Users only need to use their finger in order to turn on and off applications, or just play around with Google's mapping solution, Google Earth. According to Robert Doncevski, the multi-touch technology isn't affected by typical touch-screen limitations. With multi-touch, manufacturers can even create screens sized 24-inches or above. The only requirement in this case is to add a third sensor on top of the screen.

What Albatron did with multi-touch was to integrate it into a 22-inch LCD screen, providing a resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels, and making the device all the more spectacular. Albatron's yet not released product may just be the right thing to run the upcoming Windows 7 on. Up until now, the company hasn't made any official statement regarding pricing and availability but, apparently, the multi-touch enabled display shouldn't come with a price tag more than 20% higher than regular LCDs.

Source: news.softpedia.com