It’s a relief to see that Microsoft did not take the easy route by copying Apple’s popular and dominant iPhone for its upcoming Windows Mobile 7 operating system. I recognize the heavy influence from the latest Zune version. Overall it’s a nicely implemented user interface for new phone devices. 0 | Like This Post
As I previously wrote, the iPod touch continues to be a stellar device. Given it’s a phone-less version of the iPhone, I know why that device is so popular and gets rave reviews from even non-Mac users. I’ve always wanted a shared calendar resource in the cloud that my wife and I could jointly manage [...]
Okay, I’ve decided to partake in some Cupertino Kool-Aid by buying an iPod touch (3rd Gen) for my wife. It arrived from Amazon on Monday, and she accidentally opened it on arrival thinking it was something she had ordered. There went my Christmas surprise for her! Software Anyway, my biggest anxiety about taking the iPod [...]
In the pursuit of the holy grail of Nerd-dom, Microsoft has sponsored house parties (with Windows 7 napkins, party streamers, and third-party promotional materials) to promote the upcoming release of Windows 7. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Microsoft commissioned a horrible video to give you pointers on how to throw your very own Windows [...]
Anyone else have a Zune media player, let alone a Zune Pass? Zune Pass is an offering from Microsoft’s Zune. It allows you to download or stream just about the entire music collection on Zune.net while your subscription is active. This is good for taking that music on the go with any Zune device. And [...]
There are rumors floating around that Microsoft will make a significant announcement about … something … on Monday, July 13. It “works in a browser.” It’s part of “$14 billion business.” Nope. Those clues don’t help me, either. But Robert Scoble and Keith Combs have dropped hints on social networking sites. Curious note: Microsoft kicks [...]
Looks like Microsoft is finally ready to offer a multi-user license for the next version of Windows. This is the same as what is offered for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, which allows you to install the suite of applications on 3 computers in the same household. Street prices for that suite is anywhere [...]
Back in February, I opined on Windows 7 pricing. I was (mostly) wrong, but I shoulda been right… Here was my guess: $89 or $99 for Windows 7 upgrade from XP or Vista (version equivalents) $189 or $199 for Windows 7 Home Premium (full version) $239 or $249 for Windows 7 Professional (full version) $289 or $299 [...]
For the 5% of you that will buy your Windows at retail instead of with a new PC, you can upgrade at a pretty reasonable price if you pre-order. There are different promotions around the globe, but in the United States you can get Home Premium for $49 (which is best for most people) and [...]
Paul Thurrott remarked that Windows 7 is such a solid Windows version that it brings back pleasant memories of Windows NT. For me that’s a bold statement. But it seems to ring true. Over ten years ago, I adopted Windows NT 4.0 in a big way. It was rock solid. It worked. And I loved [...]
