9/04/2013

Microsoft Surface is testing «smart watch»

As the resource The Verge, Microsoft Surface within the team is already under active testing of certain «smart watch». The device is in the process running prototypes and gradually moves to translate into a real product. Previously, the company has tested various options for hours inside the team accessories Xbox – originally conceived bracelet with heart rate sensor and accelerometer, code-named Joule, take depositions for use in gameplay.



A few weeks ago it was reported that Microsoft is testing some devices with built-in Surface and makes orders for 1.5 -inch screens from the manufacturers of components. More recently, resource AmongTech also said that the prototypes of wearable electronic bracelets Microsoft interchangeable straps include blue, red, yellow, black, white and gray.

The Verge claims that these data are correct – Microsoft's plans for the team include the hours really, at this stage the idea of ​​interchangeable straps. AmongTech adds prototypes that are enclosed in a housing made of aluminum oxynitride – transparent ceramic solid mass, which is 3-4 times stronger than toughened glass.


It is also claimed that the software giant is testing a prototype running a modified platform of Windows 8, and the main task is placed as close integration of the product with other devices that are running operating systems Microsoft.

AmongTech reports that some prototypes include 6 GB of internal flash memory (mainly for the OS) and support for use in cellular networks LTE, and Microsoft is developing a device with a serious emphasis on access to cloud storage SkyDrive. It is assumed that the clock will include support notifications and play music, be able to work autonomously without a smartphone or tablet, but so far it is not clear how they will complement the current range of devices Microsoft Surface.


Transfer of development hours in keeping the team Surface, reportedly reflects the ongoing change in the organizational structure of Microsoft – Xbox hardware units and Surface are now part of one business unit, and the former head of the Windows Julie Larson-Green (Julie Larson-Green) is now responsible for all the hardware initiatives within the software giant.

On the exit of Surface hours too early to say – now the project is in testing prototypes, and of the possibility of hours on the market worth talking about towards the end of 2014.

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