Why I Like Microsoft Kinect
by Eugene Lee
Kinect is gathering a lot of buzz and I think we’re right to be excited about it. The reason is that the technology can be used as a new user interface for a wide range of applications beyond gaming. So even if the Kinect currently has less precision compared to Playstation Move, I think that it is the right interface to invest in.
I would love to see Microsoft innovate in the XBox space and then use it across product offerings where it makes sense. I heard that Microsoft does not own the technology but a lot of software can be built on top of it. The company that owns the IP is smart to bet on its potential. And Microsoft competitors will take notice. With Apple pushing hard on Facetime, I can almost bet that sooner or later Macs and iOS devices will start having extra dots to take advantage of motion based interfaces.
