
Microsoft held a design contest for new PC concepts. Among the prize winners was this one, the "Bulb PC".
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At WinHEC Microsoft displayed a number of concept PCs, as well as a collection of current and next-generation ultramobile PCs

Microsoft held a design contest for new PC concepts. Among the prize winners was this one, the "Bulb PC".
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