Microsoft surface

This Microsoft "Surface" video (around May 07) shows the coffee table desktop that they were pioneering, aimed primarily at hotels, catering and other hospitality segments.

Its more than simply a horizontal touch screen desktop, as it can recognise & communicate with the (mobile / data) devices placed on it. Words don't do it justice, so please watch the video.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4217348.html

Yes, I know, a Microsoft oriented post here *gasp!*.

It only merits mention as an example of how interfaces are changing, that computers are evolving beyond the humble, uh... desktop.

With the motion sensors in the WiiMote, multi-touch and motion sensory devices from Apple, and new style desktops like KDE 4, im sure this is only the tip of a proverbial iceberg.

My prediction for the future is that if Asus ever launch the k-eee-yboard, that will be one gadget I can't resist.