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Comments on: Gates: Natal to bring gesture recognition to Windows too

In an interview with CNET News, Bill Gates notes that Microsoft has broad ambitions for using gesture-sensing cameras in the home and office.

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by WayneSmallman July 19, 2009 1:45 AM PDT
As a Mac-only guy since 1990, I have to say that Natal looks to be a wonderful product.

However, what eventually emerges after the marketing people have finished with it is anyone's guess. Chances are, they willbe countless different versions.

Perhaps they'll do something monumentally stupid like having a Microsoft Natal Home Edition (which just recognizes face and voice), Microsoft Natal Professional Edition (which recognizes face, voice and hands) .. you get the idea.
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by Jalexander123 July 21, 2009 8:40 PM PDT
I think that it is a really cool idea. it would be a really nice gadget to have and play with. It would be expensive but i think it would be worth it.
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by trodelphin January 7, 2010 4:28 PM PST
lol at the Mac users your apple Masters will never allow you this technology because one they diddnt come up with it and 2 they will decide for you that you dont need it just like mice with more than one button and mms/cut paste on the iphone and even if your masters decide that you can have it it will be a long time after the rest of us....give me choice anyday
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