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WebWord Weblog Posting Posting Date: May 10, 2003 MSN Launches World's First ‘Internet Loo’ (microsoft.com) -- "A plasma screen will be located directly in front of them which can be adjusted to a desired height level. MSN is also in talks with toilet paper manufacturers to produce special web paper for those in need of URL inspiration."
Reader Comments...
Uuhh...Just think about the cleanliness of that wireless keyboard. Yuck. Can I get some MS-Lysol with that? Posted by: Lyle - Usability Guru on May 12, 2003 12:31 AM
First of all, more than one person coming up with the idea of a computer in a toilet stall should not shock anyone. It isn't exactly the most original idea, and carping about Microsoft trying to squash the little guy is just stupid. Secondly, this idea will go over like a lead balloon. I know people who, Japanese-style, carry their own hand-cleansing and drying materials in their purse just to avoid having to touch any additional surfaces during their bathroom break. Convincing people to touch a screen or keyboard in a public restroom will be next to impossible. For me personally, knowing that a facility was so equipped would be a deterrent, especially if I were a guy. I would not like to think about what some guys would be doing in there. Finally, what does this say about people? To use such a device would indicate either extremely poor time management skills or an Internet obsession that speaks of even deeper trouble. Plus, ewww. Posted by: Lydia on May 12, 2003 07:13 PM
Appearently it was a hoax perpretrated by the UK Microsoft people. Posted by: Mac on May 13, 2003 10:27 AM
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