The current issue of Popular Mechanics has assembled a great list of the 10 Most Brilliant Innovations of 2007. At the top of the list, of course, is the new surface computing interface from Microsoft:
(1) Microsoft Surface
(2) Dow Safe-Touch Fiberglass-free insulation
(3) Samsung Solid State Drive
(4) Ford Sync
(5) Zonbu Zonbox
(6) Two-mode hybrid engine for automobiles
(7) Nintendo Wii Fit
(8) Hitachi Power Tools CR13VBY
(9) Apple iPhone
(10) LG Super Blu Player
While the innovations from Microsoft and Apple may get all the headlines, it's perhaps more interesting to check out what companies like Dow Chemical are up to. The new fiberglass-free insulation from Dow, for example, may end up having a greater impact on everyday life than the latest tech gadget.
[image: Microsoft Surface]
Links?
Posted by: K T Cat | October 25, 2007 at 11:18 PM
KT Cat,
If you click on either of the links within the blog post, you will be directed to an online slide show from Popular Mechanics that highlights each of the 10 innovations.
- Dominic
Posted by: Dominic | October 26, 2007 at 09:48 AM
I was curious if you could use the Zonbu as an everyday PC. So I ordered one a few months ago and I have been using it ever since. It's not perfect but I've been pleased how little I use my "big" desktop PC now at home.
In fact, since then, I've given one to an employee at work who isn't that tech savvy and she uses it every day for online work. I also put one in our lobby to let random customers use it without explanation. Works great for web browsing.
I've been blogging about my experiences with the Zonbu over the last three months, as well as observations about areas for improvement and business strategy ideas. You can read the blog here: http://mrzonbu.wordpress.com/
-Mr. Zonbu
Posted by: Mr Zonbu | November 04, 2007 at 01:19 PM