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We are a scant ten days away from the launch of the next big Microsoft gaming console. The Xbox One hits the retail market on November 22nd, though a few lucky customers have received the device a bit early. Aside from those rare physical previews, the company has also been slowly pushing out information on the console to keep potential customers sufficiently teased.
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The latest unveiling shows off the ‘snap’ feature — something that will be familiar to Windows users. If you aren’t familiar, this allows the user to display side-by-side windows with different apps running. Its a handy feature on a computer. Placing an Explorer window next to a web browser is certainly something useful in day-to-day life, from a productivity standpoint.
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Today’s video, which was announced by Xbox Live chief Larry Hryb, better known as Major Nelson — though its narrated by Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi. In just a bit under two minutes, the flick manages to display this same Windows-like multi-taking features has been built into the Xbox One. Mehdi controls this, both by voice via the Kinect, and also the game controller. The latter requires a double-tap to return to your game or entertainment.
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Its not entirely clear how Microsoft expects you to surf the web, watch TV or read activity feeds while you are attempting to kill enemies or keep a race car on its track. But, the ability to do so, if you can handle this sort of multi-tasking, is there. Are you planning to get the Xbox One and, if so, what feature has you most excited?
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