The most interesting feature about Windows 7 is its in-built touch capability which didn't get much attention among Windows 7 testers.
Today Microsoft introduced "Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7" which consists of some applications providing touch capabilities. Here are the details taken from "Windows 7 team Blog":
Complete list of AskVG articlesMicrosoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is a set of six multi-touch optimized applications and games that are designed to truly showcase the capabilities of Windows Touch in Windows 7. It consists of 3 casual games, and 3 Microsoft Surface applications that have been created for Windows 7:
Microsoft Surface Globe:
It uses the Virtual Earth 3D engine to display a 3D version of the world. Using multi-touch, you can navigate to different regions, get local information, and “pin” your favorite locations. You can even “fly” around 3D models of buildings in some cities. To see the Microsoft Surface Globe app in action – take a look at this video.
Microsoft Surface Collage:
Take your favorite digital photos and arrange and resize them using only your fingertips with Microsoft Surface Collage! Once you have your photos in an arrangement you like, it’s simple to save your collage and make it your desktop background.
Microsoft Surface Lagoon:
It's a screensaver that you can interact with using multi-touch. It recreates the natural environment of water and schooling fish. It is really relaxing to run your fingers through the “water” and hold your finger down and watch the fish gather around.
Microsoft Blackboard:
Solve a puzzle game of physics, called Microsoft Blackboard, by creating a nifty machine on a virtual blackboard. Use gestures to rotate and resize gears, fans, seesaws and more to move balloons and balls toward the light bulbs - and victory.
Microsoft Rebound:
Use your fingers to propel a ball and annihilate your opponent in Microsoft Rebound. Play against the computer or challenge a friend and battle it out in the electrified court to see who the champion is.
Microsoft Garden Pond:
You can guide your origami creations to peaceful areas on the pond or direct them with gestures to complete goals that have been set for you. Gently move the origami by making ripples in the water.
In order to use the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 – you’ll need a Windows 7 PC that supports multi-touch. The Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 will be available to PC makers (OEMs) who will have the option to pre-install some, none, or all of the applications available in the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 on PCs designed for Windows Touch.
This article was posted in Windows 7.
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ian
this is awesome
Denver
Wow very nice technology, if this technology was within my price range I would be all over it. However like all the best things in life, the price will drop on touchscreen monitors as they become more mainstream. Its nice that Windows 7 has all this great technology built in… if I was a British MP I would definately be kitting out my second home and office with a Microsoft Surface and a couple of touch screen laptops!
Seriously though, Im always suprised that I dont see more of this great technology being used in more places, my only regular exposure to touch technology is the my local ATM and the self-checkouts at Fresh and Easy and Home Depot. The technology has more potential than that, the Microsoft Surface Lagoon sounds like something my kids would really like.
Fakedf
khooool!!!!.........
So, wat kind of a pc actually supports multi-touch.
Chad
i wish i can download that for my HP Pavillion tx1000, but it's not Multi Touch..
Amirz
Indeed it's an awesome pack, btw any download link available VG? Thanks
VG
^^ Not yet.
Matt
Hmmmm,
it is cool
Did anyone know that you can make your own multi-touchpad with a webcam and a cardboard box!?
Chad
@Matt: How is That? I Think That's Not Possible...
Matt
Um yes,
ssandler.wordpress.com/MTmini
nuigroup.com/touchlib
I havent made one myself but I intend on giving it a go! =)
Lee Bennett
lol webcam and a cardboard box ..........thats where I was going wrong!