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ubergizmo.com - 10/17/2008
BMW Car Konfigurator Uses Microsoft Surface
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BMW has taken advantage of the Microsoft Surface by programming its BMW Car Konfigurator into this multi-touch platform. Although it is in a prototype form factor at this point in time, chances are there that BMW will release a fully working version in due time. It would definitely make ...
microsoft.com - 10/13/2008
Microsoft Silverlight: Light Up the Web
— microsoft.com — Silverlight home page Install Microsoft Silverlight to light up this showcase Microsoft Silverlight may not be supported... on this browser or operating system. System Requirements Light Up the Web Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, ... (more) Microsoft Silverlight: Light Up the Web

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microsoft.com - 10/13/2008
Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2, Already Reaching One in Four Consumers Worldwide: Microsoft ...
— microsoft.com — Microsoft announces new rich Internet applications development and streaming media features; company outlines plans for supporting Windows,... Mac and Linux tools for developing Silverlight applications. Redmond, Wash. — Oct. 13, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. ... (more) Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2, Already Reaching One ...

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Microsoft's SideSight: Something Apple Should Watch
gearlog.com - 10/21/2008
Microsoft's SideSight: Something Apple Should Watch
— gearlog.com — A new Microsoft-developed technology called SideSight looks like something that deserves to be on a next-generation iPod... touch. Or in a magician's repertoire. The SideSight technology is contained in yet another paper that company executives are ... (more) Microsoft's SideSight: Something Apple Should Watch

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Newlaunches.com:  BMW Car Konfigurator with Microsoft Surface is an awesome experience

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BMW Car Konfigurator with Microsoft Surface is an awesome experience
Newlaunches.com — ... , the company showcases its car in the most unusual way. The virtual marquee lets you browse the interiors as well as the exteriors using the Surface computer. This BMW Car Konfigurator video shows it all, have a look. Source

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