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Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« on: September 16, 2010, 01:23:15 AM »
The Microsoft Surface, that mystical superawesomeextravaganzagiantbigass table has now become a focal point on Lightning Rod! So far its more of a multi thousand dollar twitter client but I for one can't wait to see what comes out of this!!

Microsoft Surface Premiers on TWC
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2010, 02:21:38 AM »
I was wondering what the heck that was.. That looks amazing!!!
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2010, 08:10:39 AM »
Not a big fan of the segment, but that table is pretty nifty!
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 10:42:50 AM »
Wow, they're actually talking about the whys of weather! Haven't seen that in years. The female anchor is terrible, though. And are the iPad and table really necessary? Would viewers think any less of them if they read the questions off a much cheaper cue-card?
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2010, 10:56:51 AM »
I don't mean to troll, but Microsoft, Schmicrosoft. :yawn:

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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2010, 07:54:16 PM »
this whole apple obsession of yours needs to end, not everyone here is obsessed with it.
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2010, 10:33:34 PM »
Quote from: Al on September 17, 2010, 07:54:16 PM
this whole apple obsession of yours needs to end, not everyone here is obsessed with it.
Oh well…
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2010, 02:30:10 AM »
Anyone know what kind of software they use for drawing those arrows and lines on the screen? :thinking:
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2010, 05:21:24 AM »
Quote from: wxgatlin on September 18, 2010, 02:30:10 AM
Anyone know what kind of software they use for drawing those arrows and lines on the screen? :thinking:
Most likely some expensive telestration software that has to be licensed.
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2010, 01:37:34 PM »
Quote from: jtmal0723 on September 18, 2010, 05:21:24 AM
Quote from: wxgatlin on September 18, 2010, 02:30:10 AM
Anyone know what kind of software they use for drawing those arrows and lines on the screen? :thinking:
Most likely some expensive telestration software that has to be licensed.
You're probably right.
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2010, 02:24:04 PM »
Quote from: Al on September 17, 2010, 07:54:16 PM
this whole apple obsession of yours needs to end, not everyone here is obsessed with it.
At the very least, don't mention it in every thread. :P
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2010, 03:58:52 PM »
I don't know if anyone noticed it (besides when I mentioned it in the chat), but those couches are the ones that were supposed to be used in the HD studio when they built it. Apparently they kept them in storage in case they wanted to use them for something.

Looks like they finally found a use for them!
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2010, 04:55:03 PM »
Quote from: Al on September 17, 2010, 07:54:16 PM
this whole apple obsession of yours needs to end, not everyone here is obsessed with it.
Can you say Gil? :fear: :P

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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2010, 08:01:32 PM »
Quote from: twcclassics on September 16, 2010, 10:42:50 AM
The female anchor is terrible, though.
Agreed! For some reason her looks make me think of Jenetta Jones...
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Re: Microsoft Surface Debuts on The Weather Channel
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2010, 10:53:44 PM »
Quote from: TWC and Apple 4eva on September 17, 2010, 10:56:51 AM
I don't mean to troll, but Microsoft, Schmicrosoft. :yawn:

Steve Jobs' RDF at work…
Uhh.... ok. Great contribution there. Just because a product is made by Microsoft doesn't mean its horrible. Other companies besides Apple make decent products.
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