Computer firms will soon be incorporating Kinect technology into laptops, according to a new report.
The site says that the prototypes appeared to be just like regular laptops, but donned an array of sensors above the screen where the web cam would normally go, and a panel of LEDs below the screen.
It also reports that a Microsoft source confirmed the presence of Kinect technology in the prototypes.
It speculates that MS is likely to license out the technology to various hardware firms, who could leverage the sensors for new control interfaces and interaction in the upcoming Windows 8 operating system.
Microsoft confirmed at CES earlier this month that Kinect PC will launch in 12 countries (UK, US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain) on February 1. It'll cost $250 a pop in the States.
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03b2wgm on 27 Jan '12 said:
*buys Chromebook*
WHAT NOW...F***ERRRRRRRRRR'S?!
kmcroc on 27 Jan '12 said:
Guess MS is out to rule the industry again.
03b2wgm on 27 Jan '12 said:
Control it, mess with it, torture it...the usual.
Cogglesz on 28 Jan '12 said:
I suppose its fine, its optional atleast, just another little feature for some laptops to have, i've been using windows for years and this wont stop me.
gmcb007 on 28 Jan '12 said:
Finally! I'm sick of having to reach a whole 3 inches to type commands and move my cursor!
I can see it now.. hundreds of these laptops being destroyed by idiots who end up swinging their arm into the center of the screen to highlight text.
sonic_uk on 28 Jan '12 said:
Shovel-throat, shovel-throat, shovel...
BenThomasFoster on 29 Jan '12 said:
You really havn't seen any of the PC kinect mods??? it's cute to see a xbox hater who doesn't have a clue at the potential of kinect on PC
gmcb007 on 29 Jan '12 said:
First i'm an Xbox fanboy, now i'm an Xbox hater! Oh how some of you users crack me up!
Bazza316 on 30 Jan '12 said:
Now you'll be able to take a 3D Photo of whoever has nicked your new laptop
