Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
Vista was crap but Windows 7 has been awesome. Windows 8 takes thing to another level. Be open minded and you may be enlightened by the experience.
Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
There are 2 keyboards available, one is a soft touch the other a traditional hard key. The hard key version is $10 more than the soft key but solves the issue with using in your lap.
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Wouldn't hurt my feelings to see Ballmer go but come on man paying people to be in line, don't believe such nonsense. Surface and Win8 are awesome and those that haven't used it should reserve their comments till they have given it a fair chance. What are people afraid of? That their precious Apple may not be king of the hill anymore? Solid competition is good for all consumers.
Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
The reaction of your kids has been the same with folks I know running the RTM. Apple and Google fan boys fan try to talk Win8 down but it's all hot air. Win8 = Winning better grab some shares while they're a bargain.
Microsoft: Windows 8 Shows Why Steve Ballmer Must Go, And Why That Is A Buying Opportunity [View article]
I think you mean Kevin Johnson to return. Kevin Turner is the biggest hiring mistake MSFT ever made. Wal-Mart management mentality has proven to spoil one of the best working environments in America. The 3 peas in a pod (Turner, Brummell and Ballmer) are responsible for taking a great fun place to work to a place of dread. The board needs to do MSFT stock holders a favor and clean these 3 out.
Microsoft: Windows 8 Shows Why Steve Ballmer Must Go, And Why That Is A Buying Opportunity [View article]
All this MSFT bashing. The discussion always revolves around Windows OS. The OS hasn't been the cash cow for tge company in many years. What about Office, SQL, System Center, Hyper-V, X-Box and Kinect. If everyone will give Windows Phone and Surface a chance they could very well find themselves with the best device available in their hands. The Metro interface is awesome on mobile devices. As for desktops its still up in the air how the enterprise will react. For most consumers my bet is they will enjoy the experience.
On the totally the different topic this article focuses on. Yes Bal.er and Brumell must go. it would be extremely beneficial to fire Kevun Turner along with them. He is a huge cancer on employee morale and Balmer has listened to him for way too long. Take these 3 peas in a pod and give them a boot. TheIr replacement is a bigger and tougher issue. Kevin Johnson could be brought back but he was axed for the failure to purchase Yahoo. He however was the most open minded execs that had high employee approval before he was let go. He could breath life, innovation and fun back into MSFT and take them to new heights.
More on Microsoft: 1) The WSJ notes Microsoft is making unprecedented retail efforts to promote Windows 8, even dictating retailer demo PCs show e-mails and photos belonging to a fictional "Allison Brown" (she's Franziska Fiegler in Germany). 2) CNET provides an in-depth profile of secretive Windows chief Steven Sinofsky: he receives high marks for his intelligence and passion, but his hierarchial management tactics are said to have alienated workers and hurt innovation. (marketing plans) [View news story]
You don't have to use the tiled interface. You can freely continue to use the traditional interface. However like most change, if given a couple days to settle in most end up liking it.
Microsoft (MSFT -2.3%) heads south as a harsh Barron's column is followed up by a flurry of media articles related to Windows 8, some of them critical. The NY Times becomes the latest to observe many early Windows 8 users have become confused by its radical, tile-based UI. Reuters, meanwhile, joins others in noting early corporate interest in Windows 8 is limited. Gartner predicts Windows 8's PC penetration within large organizations will only reach 20% at its peak. A shift towards subscription-based licensing could buffer Microsoft a bit. [View news story]
If you don't like the tiles continue to use the traditional interface. Its built in. Why is it that so many hate to see MSFT succeed? Desktop PC's may see some reduction due to tablets but most of that has already occurred when laptops became important in the enterprise.
Investors Pray For Solid Windows 8 Sales After Microsoft's Dismal Earnings [View article]
Many corporations have put spending as well as hiring on hold awaiting the election results. Expect tighter financial goals if 4 more years is the outcome. Even a release of Win8 and Office 13 will not help if Obama is reelected.
"We will focus relentlessly on delivering delightful, seamless experiences across hardware, software and services," declares the oft-criticized Steve Ballmer in his annual letter to Microsoft (MSFT) shareholders. He also reiterates Microsoft's wish to "unify the cross-device user experience" between PCs, mobile devices, servers, and cloud services. Ballmer is clearly targeting Apple, but obtaining a similar level of developer support and keeping OEM partners happy won't be easy. [View news story]
I pray they pull it off but the curse of Ballmer is strong. MSFT is a great but at $29.
Microsoft Will Not Be A Second-Class Apple [View article]
If the stock had back every 10% drop caused by Ballmer's mouth the stock would be up there with AAPL. In the early years he was a great motivator for sales but a as CEO has been a total failure.
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Bing has been my preference for a long time. At first Google was a superior search engine but no longer. The thing is that people are creatures of habit once they are comfortable with a product they don't like to change. Why else would people stand in line for the latest iPhone when there are far superior phones available and even better phones coming soon. Marketing hype and comfort level with their current product is a tough nut to crack and that's the importance to being first to market. Microsoft plays catch up way to often.
Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
Scenes From Microsoft's Packed Times Square Surface Launch [View article]
Scenes From Microsoft's Packed Times Square Surface Launch [View article]
Microsoft (MSFT) officially launches Windows 8 at an NYC event (live blog) that's light on new details. More importantly, a flurry of Windows 8 reviews are out. Like others, David Pogue isn't a fan of Microsoft's efforts to fuse two UIs: "TileWorld is fantastic for touch screens ... Desktop Windows is obviously designed for the mouse ... you can’t live exclusively in one world or the other." The Verge has similar concerns, but is more positive about Win. 8's tablet potential. "Picking up a tablet PC with Windows 8 makes an iPad feel immediately out of date." (more) [View news story]
Microsoft: Windows 8 Shows Why Steve Ballmer Must Go, And Why That Is A Buying Opportunity [View article]
Microsoft: Windows 8 Shows Why Steve Ballmer Must Go, And Why That Is A Buying Opportunity [View article]
Microsoft: Windows 8 Shows Why Steve Ballmer Must Go, And Why That Is A Buying Opportunity [View article]
On the totally the different topic this article focuses on. Yes Bal.er and Brumell must go. it would be extremely beneficial to fire Kevun Turner along with them. He is a huge cancer on employee morale and Balmer has listened to him for way too long. Take these 3 peas in a pod and give them a boot. TheIr replacement is a bigger and tougher issue. Kevin Johnson could be brought back but he was axed for the failure to purchase Yahoo. He however was the most open minded execs that had high employee approval before he was let go. He could breath life, innovation and fun back into MSFT and take them to new heights.
More on Microsoft: 1) The WSJ notes Microsoft is making unprecedented retail efforts to promote Windows 8, even dictating retailer demo PCs show e-mails and photos belonging to a fictional "Allison Brown" (she's Franziska Fiegler in Germany). 2) CNET provides an in-depth profile of secretive Windows chief Steven Sinofsky: he receives high marks for his intelligence and passion, but his hierarchial management tactics are said to have alienated workers and hurt innovation. (marketing plans) [View news story]
Microsoft (MSFT -2.3%) heads south as a harsh Barron's column is followed up by a flurry of media articles related to Windows 8, some of them critical. The NY Times becomes the latest to observe many early Windows 8 users have become confused by its radical, tile-based UI. Reuters, meanwhile, joins others in noting early corporate interest in Windows 8 is limited. Gartner predicts Windows 8's PC penetration within large organizations will only reach 20% at its peak. A shift towards subscription-based licensing could buffer Microsoft a bit. [View news story]
Investors Pray For Solid Windows 8 Sales After Microsoft's Dismal Earnings [View article]
"We will focus relentlessly on delivering delightful, seamless experiences across hardware, software and services," declares the oft-criticized Steve Ballmer in his annual letter to Microsoft (MSFT) shareholders. He also reiterates Microsoft's wish to "unify the cross-device user experience" between PCs, mobile devices, servers, and cloud services. Ballmer is clearly targeting Apple, but obtaining a similar level of developer support and keeping OEM partners happy won't be easy. [View news story]
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