Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

"http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"> No, Microsoft hasn't suddenly transformed its 30-inch, multi-touch Surface into a big-ass cellphone. It has, however, chosen AT&T to launch the world's first Surface into retail. Shoppers in New York, Atlanta, San Antonio, and San Francisco will be treated to what amounts to the novelty (at least initially) of learning about a device (Samsung billy* II, pictured) by simply placing it atop the Surface. They'll also have the ability to explore mixed media coverage maps. Later, users will be able to drag ringtones, visuals and video and drop it into "the phones." Note their use of "the" and not "your" phone in the press release. Nevertheless, we're happy to see Microsoft get the mechanics out the door on its long march towards consumerdom.

Update: Interestingly enough, AT&T's flagship iPhone will not be one of the first phones demonstrated on Surface. Perhaps AT&T / Microsoft worry about a multi-touch collision creating consumer strangelets.

 

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