microsoft surface overview deck
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Introducing Microsoft Surface™
A revolutionary product that creates exciting new ways to entertain, sell, and inform
Technology connects us in new and exciting ways,but can also separate us
Tools act as barriers between us and our content
Microsoft Surface™ frees us to have more direct control over our experiences
What is Microsoft Surface?
Microsoft Surface is a
new approach to computing
that is:
Social and collaborative
Versatile
Intuitive
Easy to use
Light Engine
Meet Microsoft Surface
5 Camera Casting
PC w/ Custom Power Supply
Software
Text-based
Microsoft Surface: “Natural” user in-terface
Graphical user interface
Microsoft Surface Delivers a New Interface
• It works naturally
Microsoft Surface is Different Because:
• It’s multi-touch• It’s multi-user• It recognizes other objects
Efficient
Engaging
Instinctive
Those Qualities Make Microsoft Surface:
Why Microsoft Surface?
• Natural touch input• “New” user interface• Multi-touch screen• Many users• Gather around
After Microsoft SurfaceBefore Microsoft Surface• Keyboard & mouse• Graphical user interface• Touch screen• Single user• Crowd around
IKEA table is basis for first Microsoft Surface prototype. Bill Gates gets first look
2003
More than 85 prototypes developed
2004
Current look & feel finalized
2005
Microsoft Surface unveiled to the world
2007
Work begins.The goal: Mix physical and interactive worlds
2001
A Short History of Microsoft Surface
With Microsoft Surface, in showrooms customer can:
• Place device on Microsoft Surface and instantly see features options displayed
• Manipulate maps to see coverage areas and calling plans
• In the future, “grab” and load graphics, ringtones, and more
• Microsoft Surface is a hit at iBar ultra-lounge
• Customers chat and send pictures to other patrons
• Order custom drinks• Play games singly or in groups• Take “virtual” tours of Harrah’s
properties and Las Vegas
Who’s using Surface today
Guests use Microsoft Surface to:• Look at photos• Watch videos• Listen to music• Explore your neighborhood
What Microsoft Surface Can Do
• Enhance customer experience
• Increase customer loyalty• Attract new customers• Grow revenue• Reduce cost of service
Microsoft Surface
Helps you find “Blue Ocean”
Retail
• Create excitement around retail experience• Customers design wardrobe, kitchen, meals• A virtual sales force• Improve customer satisfaction• Designed to support and enhance retail experience
Automotive
• Change buying experience• Cater to customer needs• On-site configurator• Reviews, financing options• Upsell options, warranties• Product development
Financial Services
• Transform customer experience• Personalize customer contact• Enhanced marketing opportunities• Put customer in charge• Speed transactions
Microsoft Surface in Healthcare
Healthcare professionals and patients benefit from Microsoft Surface
Patients: Self check-in, update medical records, review treatmentsClinicians: ‘Smart white boards,’ touchless EMR, image reviewHospitals: Improve patient experience, competitive advantagePharma companies: Introduce new medications to physiciansDevice makers: Make devices Microsoft Surface-readable; create new mobile devices
Hospitality Industry
Microsoft Surface helps leisure and entertainment providers:
• Customize customer experience• Attract cutting-edge clientele• Boost food & beverage revenue• Create new client experiences• Cross-sell & up-sell allied properties
Professional Services
Promote workflow efficiency
Boost practice performance
Grow relationships
Improve customer
satisfaction
Creates new ways to
collaborate
Microsoft Surface is Here Today
• Microsoft Surface is ready for business• Strong customer demand• Expanding partner ecosystem • International plans announced Sept. 2008
Partners’ Opportunities
Leverage Microsoft Surface platform
Developcustom applications
Integrate back-end solutions
For more information contact [email protected]
Microsoft Surface Partners
Microsoft Surface is New, Yet Familiar
Uses familiar hardware, software
Microsoft offers training, toolkits
A new business line
• Commercial customers• Commercial BDMs• IT/MIS pros• Developers/ISVs• Hospitality & retail partners
Find the Value in Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface Offer
• Commercial Unit$12,500: Black or white panel
• Developer Unit$15,000: Black panel, includes Microsoft Surface developer kit
• Surface care$1,355 installation, $1,300 checkup, $1,500 for optional extended warranty
Roll Out Microsoft Surface
• Go to Surface.com• Calculate units needed• Find a Microsoft
development partner (ISV)• Or build applications in-
house
• Develop support • Plan a roll-out• Introduce Microsoft
Surface to your customers
Warranty and Support
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1YearWARRANTY
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What is the
Microsoft Surface
warranty?
What is
warranty support?
What are the
remedies for
problems?
How long will
support last?
Are there
support options?
Microsoft Surface
Touch the future of computing