It was only a matter of time before someone installed Windows 8 on a touchscreen coffee table, just like Microsoft's original Surface. Now they have and it looks... kind of awesome, actually.

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YouTube user slymick—otherwise known as Mick—is the man behind this video of Windows 8 running on a 40-inch multitouch coffee table. Let's be honest: it looks great. Whether it's for flicking through web pages or playing Angry Birds or whatever, we defy anyone not to want to give it a try.

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Sure, Windows 8 has been on giant displays before—let's not forget that Steve Ballmer has an 80-inch version running in his office-but seeing DIY version is really quite neat. I just wish the guy in the video was wearing a long sleeve shirt. [YouTube via Gizmodo Australia]