Make:

• Self-printing Game of Life in C#
• Micro-controller based photo-plotter
• CAPS LOCK trainer key
• Run Win apps on Mac/Linux (free)
• 3D scanners using a webcam and laser pointers
• Make your mice and keyboards talk serial and vice versa

Reminds me of the computer in the movie TRON (1982) I always thought this desk/table keyboard was cool! Even thought of making something like this interface; Linux, BSD, based of course. But don't have a use for it.
Also reminds me of 'Microsoft BOB' and some GUI for Apple//e and 'Commodore 64' that tried to make the "desk top" look like a 'desk top'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Bob

http://imdb.com/title/tt0084827/

Did anyone else think of the screens from "Farenheit 451?" Though they were not quite as interactive as these are, the one guy talking about being surrounded by these (wallpaper, etc.) was enough to give me a strange feeling.

But in general, I think it's a great idea for corporate applications. I don't think it's ready for home use yet, though, as I would much rather sit in a comfy hair and type than lean over a table constantly.

And what about Doritos fingers?

Demos of multitouch technology have been on youtube for awhile.

Here is another popular demo.

http://www.perceptivepixel.com/

Once again microsoft imitates innovation
and markets it to the masses.

Multi touch isn't new but I'm glad Microsoft is marketing it to the masses instead of waiting for a "beta" from research labs. Here are more popular
Surface videos

It's a year later...is this tech. still a good way to go for the price? Has anyone successfully done this with a store front window? Thanks for your reply.

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