Microsofts Tabletop PC 'Milan' Reading and Reflection Assignment.

Microsoft’s New tabletop computer interface is an amazing design for a Pc. Its in the shape of a coffee able and is completely interactive via hands the table is still being developed but will be sold to restaurants casinos and bars. This device is multi touch which means it can have two people controlling it unlike a mouse this device will be able take more than one task. This new interface can also transfer files wirelessly so instead of having to transfer files from a camera with a cable you’d simply place the camera on top of the tabletop and it would extract all the photos and videos from the camera or any device that can contain such files, this information can also be transferred wirelessly, tabletop also takes credit cards details when it is simply put on to the screen customers will be able to over the dish they would like pay for the meal and set how much to tip without having to move to the reception it would seem. The tabletops screen has cameras beneath it capturing the motions of the users hands and reacting to those movements. The table top already has a few programs being tested and run on it a new version of paint , jigsaw and world of war craft and these programs look incredible. It seems as if this interface will definetly be successful because it outruns the use of wires and the creators said it could be the new remote that you could not lose meaning that once this device will be able to control your tv. My view of the tabletop is that it is quite a good device its seems to be a computer just in the form of a coffee table but just a bit more flashy and just because it is touch screen it would excite people as I think the macbook did but the computer may never be surpassed however this tabletop can be operated by at least 3 people at once and looks very easy to use so it will definetly be big. I think this device will have a positive but also a negative affect upon society and I say this because with this tabletop its an advancement in technology and it looks easy and enjoyable to use I think this device would be a great household item but now there is less human contact with this table and this is true for alot of technology advancements very few waiters will be needed because now orders will not need to be taken just delivered and another person loses their job to a machine. Overall I think that the tabletop is a good device and looks to be very successful.

links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlWCgWCoeOg
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18936536/

My work

There really is not much too say when it comes to this because im very half way with my work. I have alot of ideas and right now im trying to apply them i guess. right now im working with a program called inkscape just designing characters i will sooner or later put into a small show by myself but until then they are just digital drawings in my portfolio. I have however created one piece of work it was for my college project and here is the link if you are intrested enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-hj84ypbGQ

I will experiment and make more videos and try keep this blogging updated.

What do you want to get out of the course in addition to passing and what did i get up to in the first week?

Out of this course i intend to get all the skills I need to create a life name and income I can be very proud of one that will people will refer to as a great animist. Besides this I'd just like to get through this course with as little drama as possible but in addition to that i would also like to have a great memorable time, nothnig in specific nothing too spectacular but honestly anything will do im not picky. This week i have gotten through oreintation and a few classes just getting around and that. Also during the 1st week we were put into groups of 4 and created a white board animation by use of stop motion which was quite entertaining, we also made camera's out of beer cans and developed the pictures the link to all of these are aas follows but the link for the video is not out yet i will update asap.https://elearn.ntu.ac.uk/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.reflectivejournal.co.uk/students/yr1/induction/08-09/pinhole/