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PQ Labs Multi-Touch G2 Hands On Interface
The Multi-Touch G2 is a multi-touch screen interface that can be applied to any LCD or plasma screen. The device was created by PQLabs.
Multi-Touch G2 is essentially an LCD overlay that sells for $2,399 in a 32" size. Put it on a good 32^ flat panel display hooked into a good computer running Windows XP and you're ready to go. PQ Labs will sell you an iTable with all of this configured for about $10K.
What really appeals to me is the highly customizable interface that lets you specify whatever gestures seem to work or make sense in context. Take a look at Warcraft III running on a PQ Labs Multi-Touch G2-equipped iTable, and see how natural it can feel to put your hands right on your game.
(Multi-Touch G2 touch-screen Warcraft III)
Even though this does not give you the "your data/media/internet in the palm of your hand" experience that you can get with the iPhone, it still gives some intimation of how the future of gaming will look.
For other hands-on screen experiences, see below:
- Sensisphere Multitouch Hemisphere Display
See the video for this unique hemispherical display; think datamining crystal ball. - Multi-Touch Table For Factory Inspection
The Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has designed a multi-touch table that allows engineers to inspect virtual factories. - Khronos Projector
Press the flexible sheet screen to go back and forth in time - with video.
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