nl|nighthawk Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Microsoft Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced at COMDEX Fall 2002 that the first Windows Powered Smart Displays, a technology formerly code-named Mira, will debut on January 8, 2003. ViewSonic will be the first manufacturer to bring the product to market and is accepting pre-orders for its airpanel V110 and V150 Smart Displays. The wireless touch-screen LCD monitors run Windows CE for Smart Displays and enable a user to work on a PC from anywhere in the home. Along with ViewSonic, Microsoft partners creating Smart Displays include NEC, Fujitsu, Philips, LG Electronics and National Semiconductor. "We have received very positive feedback from families beta testing these products, and we are excited to provide customers with the opportunity to reserve their Smart Display today," said Todd Warren, general manager of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft. "Consumers will have their Smart Displays up and running in less than 15 minutes, providing them with instant access to their Windows XP experiences from any room in their home anytime they want." Microsoft originally planned to ship Windows Powered Smart Displays in time for the holidays, but opted for more beta testing to ensure a higher quality product. Consumers in Europe and Asia will have to wait until later in the first quarter of 2003 to try out Mira. Source: BetaNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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