The second generation of Microsoft touch tables will appear by 2012

Microsoft will let out the new version of touch table Surface by 2012. Now the second generation Microsoft Surface is in a working out stage. On it informs BBC News referring to statements of employees Microsoft, and also corporation partners. Exact date of release Microsoft Surface 2 is not informed. But some details about this device are known. In particular, in its basis the first generation Microsoft Surface will lie. Besides, Microsoft Surface 2 will learn to understand gestures, therefore it is not obligatory to touch it in an operating time. Also it is supposed that in Microsoft Surface 2 HD-chambers will be built in. It is known that Microsoft Surface 2 it will be equipped by projector SecondLight. It can project simultaneously different images on a surface of a table and on any translucent materials. Touch table Microsoft Surface has been announced in May, 2007. Outwardly this device is reminded by an ordinary table, however its table-top is replaced by the 30-inch touch screen, and the computer is inside established. Last version Microsoft Surface distinguishes to 52 simultaneous touches to a screen surface. The first test Microsoft Surface visitors of several shops of operator AT&T in the USA could. In them touch tables Microsoft have appeared in April, 2008. By means of Microsoft Surface it is possible to receive particulars about these or those goods, simply having put it to a surface of a touch table.

Photo from Microsoft Surface website