Microsoft follows up on its AT&T Store trials of its Surface computer with a new trial of some rather intriguing new applications in Las Vegas – including flirting, food and drink ordering and gaming apps.
The MS Surface, which features a 30-inch, 360 degree, touch-screen, coffee-table style display, will make its gambling parlour debut at Harrah's casino in Vegas.
Flirt, drink, chat
Harrah’s has also specially developed a suite of "hip" new Surface apps such as a food menu and ‘mixologist’ drink ordering system which also lets you deliver drinks to anybody across the other side of the bar who might catch your eye!
Once you’ve delivered your personalised cocktail to your intended partner/victim you can then chat with them via the MS Surface table in front of you!
Or just play
They have also developed a range of games for the MS Surface to keep drinkers occupied (should they fail to pull!) including High Roller bowling, Dissed multiplayer pickup pinball, and a Last Call musical memory game.
For the full low-down on Microsoft Surface check out TechRadar’s interview with Microsoft Tim Gibbons last year.
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sanderton
June 13th 2008
2. Hmm, I went to a bar in Germany 10 years ago that did this. Each table had a number and you could send messages to other tables via the (sticky) keyboard, with the CRT monitor under the glass of the table.
Nothing new under the sun...
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blueskythinker
June 12th 2008
1. Er, I am sure drinks and expensive technology don't mix. Wouldn't like to tell the barstaff that you've just spilled a bottle of beer over their shiny, new Microsoft Surface
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