BumpTop is one of the first bits of software that is really starting to show off what Window's 7 touchscreen features are going to be capable of, with a 'Minority Report' style 3D multitouch gestural interface looking increasingly less like Sci-Fi fantasy and more like achievable near-future reality.
Of course, you are going to need a PC with a touchscreen monitor in order to be able to play around with Windows 7 touchscreen when the new OS from Microsoft finally officially launches on 22 October.
But we imagine that when you see the kinds of human-computer interfacing developments that BumpTop is at the cutting edge of you are soon going to realise the value of that new monitor investment!
Remember Vista?
If you were still (seriously) looking for a reason to upgrade to Windows 7 from clunky old Vista then surely BumpTop is it?
A wide range of multitouch gestures is included in the paid version of the software BumpTop Pro.
Want to see more? BumpTop has released the following demo video to show off its multitouch user interface, which outlines how you quickly and easily crop pictures with a few quick hand gestures.
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hrmilo
October 3rd
3. If it will attract the attention of the gaming industry, I think it could be a hugely viable technology.
Especially for CMS, RTS, and RPG type games like Sim City, Starcraft, and Neverwinter Nights.
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thenowhereman
October 3rd
2. While I agree with programit that this is not suitable for a primary interface, I believe this would be quite useful as a second (or third, or fou....) monitor. But right now, I think the cost of touchscreen surpasses the benefit of some movie-like scifi effects.
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programit
October 2nd
1. The bumptop system is a novelty item and as with most touch interfaces is really not suitable for general destop / Laptop computing.
It may have its uses in some specialized items such as Microsofts table toy, information systems, etc but unfortunately you have no where near the precision and speed of use of a keyboard and mouse.
Touch control has been available for many years, my first was a LG 15" monitor with touch screen in 1999, and although technology has improved a little in this field, its got a long way to go before being generally useful for the masses.
Touch, as with voice control, are a novelty item for some, and overall minimal use, and expensive, to most.
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