VIDEO User Interface for Microsoft Windows 7 tablet devices

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Leading user interface designers UI Centric today announced details and first images of their upcoming tablet computing interface for Windows 7 devices – codenamed Macallan.


The Macallan user interface (UI) is designed from scratch specifically for tablet/slate form-factor devices. As a purpose built tablet UI it is not an adaptation of a desktop or mobile phone operating system UI. It aims to offer the most intuitive and responsive user experience of any tablet device.
Major benefits over other tablet device user interfaces include:

• Native multitasking
• Adobe Flash support
• USB and memory card support
• Camera and video chat functionality

Macallan will be available under a licensing model to hardware manufacturers targeting Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 7 Embedded Compact. As a comprehensive "off-the-shelf" solution, it will empower manufacturers to easily and affordably offer a next generation multi-touch user experience. The first device from a major manufacturer’s to run Macallan will debut in Q3 2010 (more details to be available in a future announcement).







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UI Centric is a world leading user interface company with offices in London, New York and Mexico. Founded in 2007, UI Centric have delivered advanced user experiences for some of the world’s most innovative brands such as Panasonic, Microsoft, Pfizer, BT and TelMex.


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UI Centric Announces New Tablet UI for Windows 7 - Codename Macallan Back in August 2010, UI Centric revealed their ambitious project—an innovative tablet user interface designed specifically for Windows 7 and Windows 7 Embedded Compact devices, codenamed Macallan. This announcement marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Windows user interfaces, particularly for slate-form factor devices, addressing the need for a dedicated tablet experience rather than simply adapting desktop interfaces.

Key Features of the Macallan UI​

• Native Multitasking: Unlike many existing tablet interfaces, Macallan supports true multitasking, allowing users to run multiple applications smoothly.
• Adobe Flash Support: By integrating Adobe Flash support, the UI ensures a richer web experience, enabling access to media-rich sites such as Hulu.
• USB and Memory Card Integration: This feature allows users to easily connect various peripherals, expanding the functionality of their tablet devices.
• Camera and Video Chat: The interface also accommodates video conferencing, a feature that was becoming increasingly important as remote communication gained traction.

Designed from the ground up, the Macallan UI emphasizes an intuitive user experience that enhances the interaction through responsive touch features. Demonstrated in the promotional video footage, which can be viewed here, the UI stands out with its Smart Overview feature. This provides users with essential information at a glance and can adapt based on the time of day or user context, such as traffic updates before meetings.

Community Engagement​

For those involved in the Windows community, the introduction of the Macallan UI invites discussion about how dedicated tablet interfaces can improve usability compared to traditional setups. Many users have since transitioned to modern systems and experiences, so it’s interesting to reflect on how far tablet UIs have come since Macallan. What other features do you think are essential for a tablet UI in today's landscape? Feel free to share your thoughts or related experiences below!