Quote:
Originally Posted by Jellby
I think that playing an instrument (other than a theremin) without touching it is ridiculous. Not that it looks ridiculous, which shouldn't be a problem anyway, but it's nothing like the real thing, you need some kind of tactile feedback and reference for that. Besides, is the device really able to detect the subtle movements of the fingers while playing violin? |
Fjtorres' comments are interesting
Quote:
Originally Posted by afa
No idea if the things shown in the ad are remotely realistic, but there is no doubt that Kinect is an impressive tech.
For the first time since Microsoft demoed the Surface, they have come with a tech that's actually innovative, which defers from their usual strategy of doing what everyone else was doing 2 years ago.
|
yep I agree. I was going to mention innovation and name a fruit Company but decided , best not mess things up here.
Quote:
Originally Posted by fjtorres
I sense a generation gap in the making.  |
Yep. I witnessed the birth of the mouse, and got ribbed constantly for wanting to use it when everyone else was telling me they weren't needed in REAL computing.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichL
A sculptor with arthritis could still sculpt? I'd go with that. I'd imagine that with a bit of programing someone limited movements could use it to good effect also.
|
yeah... I want to cook my webber BBQ while typing answers in MR, listening to youtube vids while showing the neighbours kids that....." when I was a kid.....there were no wall sensors to cook your BBQ "