Comments on: Showing off Windows SideShow – screencast

By: Edward Priest

Edward Priest — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:49:59 +0000

That would definitely be a great application of Windows SideShow. But, what you’re talking about is more of a hybrid-pc scenario. SideShow gets data via the Windows PC. If Windows isn’t running, then you’d only be able to show cached content from the last time the OS was running.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:23:56 +0000

I think windows sideshow is a great idea but it didn’t take off well. I think it should have been enabled as an Instant Start Solution because you shouldn’t have to get an auxillary screen to quickly check notes or emails

By: Szajd

Szajd — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:09:25 +0000

The interesting thing is that while in the linked photo, there is Aurora in the background, the icons for Windows Mail and Windows Media Player are pre-RTM.

By: » Demo Windows Sideshow » InsideMicrosoft - part of the Blog News Channel

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:50:55 +0000

[...] The point is, if you understand where the device is, the only question is “What can it do?” This emulator is the device, except in software. Run it, play with it, and you’ll see all the options. Now just imagine it on the outside of your laptop, detachable even, or on your remote, and you’ll understand the possibilities. (via Long Zheng) [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:23:18 +0000

lol its funny when people dont even understand the system…

sideshow is the hardware equivilent of gadgets, yes it will be detachable lid components for laptops… but theirs other ones to.. remote controls, and other stuff like that …

the first device is set to be the asus laptop set for manufacturing in january (one of first vista laptops)

No there isnt any hardware out yet… but then again why would their be??? VISTA ISNT OUT TO THE CONSUMERS YET!!!!!!

Just like the hybrid drives… there not out cause vista consumer isnt out yet … there good features there just not on the market yet… kinda like dx10 cards (besides the 8800)

By: CoLD-FiRe

CoLD-FiRe — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:43:49 +0000

^
| lol.

Thanks Long. You always do great screancasts!
I think you need to win some sort of blogging award. Who else agrees?

By: Long Zheng

Long Zheng — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:38:15 +0000

@Chad: Windows SideShow is an actual device you have on the lid of your laptop or take seperately. Some of these features will be available even when your laptop is in standby.

This is only a software emulator that is displayed on the desktop.

By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:33:35 +0000

I really don’t see the point to that. Everything you just did could be done via the SideBar. Of course, if I keep my dual monitor setup with my new Vista PC, i might have a use for it, otherwise….?

By: Praveen

Praveen — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:07:44 +0000

This looks good, but where’s the hardware compatibility? I like the picture of Asus laptop with detachable slideshow screen.

By: Himanshu

Himanshu — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:24:36 +0000

The device in Todd Bishop’s article looks quite similiar to zune. can it be?