The Microsoft Space opens its doors in Madrid
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The Espacio Microsoft has just opened its doors, technology demonstration center of the Microsoft ecosystem, in the heart of Madrid (in the Fuencarral street in the capital); with the aim of establishing itself as a temporary meeting point – for the next six weeks – where you can experience, create, share and touch the devices that are an integral part of the company's ecosystem.
You can also enjoy talks, demonstrations, courses, concerts and a large number of activities that cover the wide spectrum of applications of devices and software , resting only on Christmas and New Year holidays.
Spaces and activities
The first glance at the long table full of a wide variety of devices from different manufacturers and of all kinds of typologies should not confuse us; There is much more to this Microsoft Space than meets the eye, and we will have access to different spaces where activities will be carried out continuously.
Coworking Space Equipped with the company's most innovative technology, it will be a place of reference for people to carry out their activity work in total comfort. Thus, Surface 2, Surface Pro 2, Windows 8.1, Windows Phone or Office 365 will be available to professionals for their use, as well as tools that improve their productivity on the go.
“Microsoft Talks”Here we will seek to generate a constant flow of debate through conferences aimed at sharing ideas and knowledge about the impact of technology on everyday life. Entrepreneurs and professionals from different fields will share their experiences in fields related to fashion, art, design, cooking, or sports. Carlos Holemans, Alfonso Alcántara, Pedro Clavería, Clara Ávila, Paco Morales or Darío Barrio are some of the speakers who will participate in the sessions, which will take place from Tuesday to Friday.
Concerts Music will also have a leading role in the Microsoft Space. Every Sunday avant-garde musicians will take the stage, offering original acoustic shows. Thus, Antonio Ferrara, Juan Zelada, Bravo Fisher and Neuman will be featured live.
Activities. Workshops for developers, educational talks with students, workshops and a large number of activities that will aim to integrate and make the most of technology in our daily lives.
Technology, the great protagonist
The company's devices and services will always be present in the Microsoft Space. All attendees will be able to try, touch and enjoy technologies such as the recently launched Xbox One, the latest Windows Phone terminals or the renewed Surface RT and Surface PRO.
Xbox One Zone The last to arrive, but one of the most anticipated devices of the company, will be very present in the Microsoft Space . Through live demonstrations, visitors will be able to enjoy the new console and long-awaited games such as FIFA'14, Forza Motorsport 5 or Call Of Duty: Ghost. In addition, and as a key piece of integration with television, Xbox One will offer hit series and movies.
Windows Phone ZoneIn this area we will have the exhibition of a mural by one of the most cutting-edge artists of the moment, Ricardo Cavolo. Visitors will be able to discover all the details of his work with the zoom of the Nokia Lumia 1020. Demo Zone. Surface 2 tablets, Surface Pro 2 tablets and innovative devices equipped with Windows 8.1 will also be present in the Microsoft Space so that visitors can experience Windows first-hand.
First impressions
The first feeling has been very good. No expense has been spared here and we have access to devices that are not easy to find in any store these days, let alone let us "tinker" with them thoroughly.
I think the idea of the talks, the activities, and the enormous variety of topics that are going to be addressed are excellent; as well as the fusion with video games, with live music and specific workshops for students and families.
That is, Microsoft is going to try to correct the lack of access to the hardware and software that comprise this ecosystem, allowing people to come to the facilities – se more than 20,000 are waiting – see first-hand the possibilities it offers.
If anything, and as a negative point, is that on January 5, 2014 they will raise the anchors and the Microsoft Space will close its doors in Madrid. And those responsible, before our insistent questions, have not been able to confirm if it will land in other cities.
So, I advise you not to miss the opportunity to be able to try everything.
Images | Microsoft Spain More information | Microsoft Space website
