Microsoft shows off Mira in Taipei

Microsoft have displayed the mira at computex in tapai this week; lets hope Tbreak reviews feature it soon!

"THE REDMOND VOLE showed of its detatchable, wireless screen technology at Computex in Taipei yesterday, and is set to reveal partnerships with manufacturers developing the .NET powered devices for sale into homes in the US and worldwide.

Microsoft says Intel, ViewSonic, National Semiconductor and Wyse Technology will start to ship Mira-enabled smart devices in the second half of this year.

Mira was announced by Bill Gates at the beginning of this year and the company showed off a detachable screen in Taipei that users will be able to carry around the house. The screen will wirelessly connect to the PC alowing users to surf on the sofa or compose letter in the bath. Mira prototypes on show at Computex have been battery-powered 15-inch LCD screens and tablets with a 10-inch screen that operate away from the host PC

"Mira shows how Microsoft is connecting the power of Windows XP PCs to a wide variety of consumer electronics," said raving Jim Allchin in Taipei.""

News source: The Inquirer Article

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