Google Glass is the new iWatch: everyone seems to be hatching plans for a competitor even before the original sees a commercial launch. Topeka's Brian White, fresh off predicting an iTV with a ring accessory will arrive, says he believes Microsoft (MSFT) is working on a set of Web-enabled glasses for a 1H14 launch. The report comes a day after Baidu confirmed it has a Google Glass-like project of its own. Separately, IDG's Agam Shah observes Windows RT tablets are being discounted left and right, raising fresh questions (previous) about the OS' future. [View news story]
That seems high, but assuming true does that mean people won't be able to wear these new glasses because they won't be prescription or are you saying there is a big market for them? Guess I'm not sure where you were going with that statistic.
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Given its form size, I guess keyboard functionality is out of the question. Either way, it would be one hand only input while on an arm. So doesn't that leave either limited features or voice commands? As I don't see myself talking into my wrist for extended periods, I'm sticking with my phone. How about a 3 inch wide bracelet that wraps around your arm? Maybe it could also snap off and lie flat. That actually might be big enough to be useful.
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Depends on how critical your data is. Great for backups and many items, but if I have to have a document now and I can't access the internet for whatever reason then what am I risking? I like to have my critical stuff always available. For us Canadians (and others), the Patriot Act also causes us concern as we can't store privacy data where the U.S. government can freely access it. Your statement also doesn't address security concerns. With all the breaches we hear of, many enterprises may shy away from your solution. Probably less a concern for individuals.
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If you can't boot your device (any), I'm not how you would get to the cloud to fix anything. That would be an interesting/great feature if someone could build that connectivity into the BIOS (hardware).
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Will be interesting to see what Enterprise customers do. They may be willing to invest so that their mobile employees can run all the legacy software they need. A major limitation of current tablets.
"Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple’s (AAPL -0.1%) products," says SVP Phil Schiller in an interview with a Chinese paper. He adds that in "every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available." The remarks throw cold water on reports of a cheaper iPhone featuring less costly materials, and particularly on a Bloomberg report that Apple is considering retail prices of just $99-$149 for the device. Update: The interview's text has been significantly revised. [View news story]
Mini is the best available, really? Of course, that wasn't going to happen either.
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My iPhone needs a reboot a lot more than my PC does. And apps are constantly crashing on it. You are right that it shouldn't be acceptable, but I don't think either MS nor Apple have an advantage on this one.
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Can the people who are asking if this is a joke please elaborate on what parts that led them to think that? For my bit, the only part I'm not sure I agree with is that users will find Windows 8 familiar. But I think that is also why Windows 8 is starting to be perceived as "cool" (not sure you can have both). I'm also in the camp that I think business will start to use Windows 8 tablets/phones now that they are actually viable. In short, the battle will continue for at least a while longer.
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I'm not willing to sacrifice function by using the RT model with limited app support. I'm confident apps will be there, but it will take a while. Not surprised if lots of others are doing the same. Until then, I want an Intel based product. Knowing once was coming, I think MS froze their own customer base. Not a bad thing per se, but don't expect RT sales to soar.
Also, unlike Apple folks who seem to buy the latest item the day it is released (even when their current stuff is still doing the job), I think the mindset of many of Microsoft's customers is to replace things when the current ones stop doing the job. That is why there is still a lot of XP out there - it still works for many.
So my question is: Once the Pro version is generally available what will customers purchase? I, for one, will be buying a MS based product then.
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]
I've been running Windows 8 RTM on a home desktop computer since it was available to MSDN subscribers. I agree that the experience is a little different, but as a litmus test I just asked my two teenagers which OS they preferred: both answered Windows 8 with no plans on using 7 anymore. My son has even declared that he is giving up using the Chrome browser for IE as he says IE is much better. Both log in using a hotmail account and have linked facebook with it. They like the integration. From my perspective, the administrator functions are a little hard to find, but I don't believe most people would be using them that often. Now that companies are officially supporting 8, the rest of computers will be moving to 8 as well.
Google Glass is the new iWatch: everyone seems to be hatching plans for a competitor even before the original sees a commercial launch. Topeka's Brian White, fresh off predicting an iTV with a ring accessory will arrive, says he believes Microsoft (MSFT) is working on a set of Web-enabled glasses for a 1H14 launch. The report comes a day after Baidu confirmed it has a Google Glass-like project of its own. Separately, IDG's Agam Shah observes Windows RT tablets are being discounted left and right, raising fresh questions (previous) about the OS' future. [View news story]
The Smartwatch Race Is On: What Company Will Win? [View article]
Microsoft's Surface Pro: Price And Lack Of Usable Storage May Be A Killer [View article]
Microsoft's Surface Pro: Price And Lack Of Usable Storage May Be A Killer [View article]
Microsoft's Surface Pro: Price And Lack Of Usable Storage May Be A Killer [View article]
Microsoft's Surface Pro: Price And Lack Of Usable Storage May Be A Killer [View article]
"Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple’s (AAPL -0.1%) products," says SVP Phil Schiller in an interview with a Chinese paper. He adds that in "every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available." The remarks throw cold water on reports of a cheaper iPhone featuring less costly materials, and particularly on a Bloomberg report that Apple is considering retail prices of just $99-$149 for the device. Update: The interview's text has been significantly revised. [View news story]
Of course, that wasn't going to happen either.
4 Reasons Windows 8 Will End Apple's Market Share Growth - And Why Apple Shouldn't Care [View article]
4 Reasons Windows 8 Will End Apple's Market Share Growth - And Why Apple Shouldn't Care [View article]
U.S. Windows Device Sales Down 21% On Last Year; Windows 8 Tablet Sales 'Almost Non-Existent' [View article]
Also, unlike Apple folks who seem to buy the latest item the day it is released (even when their current stuff is still doing the job), I think the mindset of many of Microsoft's customers is to replace things when the current ones stop doing the job. That is why there is still a lot of XP out there - it still works for many.
So my question is: Once the Pro version is generally available what will customers purchase? I, for one, will be buying a MS based product then.
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]