1. Pete Thompson General Manager Surface Computing

2. Surface computing uses sensing and display technology to infuse everyday surfaces with digital content and is comprised of the following unique attributes: Direct interaction Object recognition Multi-touchMulti-user

4. The first prototype is presented to Bill Gates A dedicated group is formed, and more than 85 prototypes are developed Microsoft Surface is unveiled to the world Microsoft Surface is unveiled to the world The concept of an interactive table is born The final look and feel of Surface is finalized

6. May ‘07: Announcement Late ‘07 / ‘08: Initial deployments to current launch partners HW & SDK available for partners 2008: Scaled deployments to current launch partners and additional leisure, entertainment and retail companies in U.S. Future Markets: Future Verticals: government, education, enterprise and eventually the home International Expansion: While international deployment plans have yet to be announced, they will occur some time after scaled deployments in U.S.