Category Archives: Microsoft

A few odds and ends for a slow news day

Posted on December 25, 2012 by halberenson

Everyone else in the house apparently is still asleep, so I figure it’s a good time to write down some odds and ends! I finally had a decent experience with Best Buy carrying Microsoft Surface.  The store in Parker Colorado … Continue reading →

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Putting Expression Studio’s demise in perspective

Posted on December 22, 2012 by halberenson

Microsoft’s recent move to disband the Expression Studio suite, and discontinue some of its component products, is the latest example of a retrenchment that is returning the Developer Division (DevDiv) to its roots.  Understanding that history will help make sense of … Continue reading →

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Does Microsoft have a Phablet Strategy?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by halberenson

Recent reports are that HTC cancelled a Windows Phone 8-based entry into the so-called Phablet category.  Phablets, for those who don’t follow these things, are crossover devices between Phones and Tablets with screen sizes starting at 5″.  I tend to think … Continue reading →

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And now for another edition of How the Windows Eco-System Fails: Best Buy at its worst

Posted on December 18, 2012 by halberenson

I decided to pay a visit to my local Best Buy to see how things were shaping up for the final run up to Christmas.  Just after walking in the door I am greeted by this: Yes, the large Windows … Continue reading →

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Google’s Exchange ActiveSync Debacle

Posted on December 17, 2012 by halberenson

I’m having trouble getting too worked up about Google’s decision to drop Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) support for non-paying customers of Gmail et al.  If this really was an attempt to slow Microsoft’s progress in mobile it was both petty and … Continue reading →

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Are evaluations of Microsoft Security Essentials unfair?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by halberenson

Microsoft Security Essentials has recently come under some criticism for poor test results.  The obvious, or maybe not so obvious, question to ask is how much of this is about the performance of Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) and how much … Continue reading →

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OEMs continue to fail on the Windows 8 Launch

Posted on December 3, 2012 by halberenson

The more I wander around looking at Windows 8 in the retail channel the more frustrated I become.  There remains very little availability of systems that showcase Windows 8.  By that I mean, where are systems that make you feel … Continue reading →

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A little commentary on recent Microsoft news

Posted on November 28, 2012 by halberenson

After a flurry of activity I expect my blogging to be light until the end of the year.  For example, I find myself with only 45 minutes to spare today.  But I did want to comment on a few things … Continue reading →

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Is Windows RT the ultimate example of using Telemetry?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by halberenson

I’ve long been thinking of doing a series of postings on both Microsoft and the industry’s use of telemetry and was about ready to start when I realized I’d rather put a cart before the horse.  Many have scratched their … Continue reading →

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Is Microsoft making a dent in public perception?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by halberenson

Sometimes I see a headline akin to “Microsoft is cool again” and wonder if that could really be true.  Then I think about how Windows 8/Windows Phone 8/Surface advertising has replaced campaign ads as the reason I need to fast … Continue reading →

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