ozmanjusri's Journal: Microsoft's new generation

The finalists in Microsoft's Next-Gen PC Design Showcase have been announced.

As is usual with design competitions, practicality is not high on the list of requirements, though one of the key selection criteria is;

Windows Software: How does this design enhance or expand the users experience with Windows?

Entries of note include;

• The Backpacker's Diary, a pc which targets enthusiastic travelling fans, and looks to have been inspired by the OLPC.
• The Cup, which appears to hold more steam than coffee.
• My personal favorite, Momenta, the PC for Life, inspired by The Running Man and Wedlock

Sadly, there's no indication whether the Momenta "enhances the users experience with Windows" by detonating a charge of C4 if WGA decides their collar hasn't been activated recently.

Although the finalists have been chosen, Public's Choice Voting is open until March 15th 2008, so interested Slashdotters can vote for their favourite future PCs. Please try not to elect Skynet.