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Category Archives: Mobile
Google’s Exchange ActiveSync Debacle
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
A scenario where the Surface shined
My wife and I are in the process of planning a vacation. Now I’ve used an iPad to do a lot of travel planning and booking, but always found it tedious. Sure its simple enough to go in and book … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows
Tagged iPad, Microsoft Surface, Travel, TripIt, WorldMate
6 Comments
Are OEMs creating a self-fulfilling prophesy?
Having just written about the paucity of Windows Tablets in the retail channel I have to wonder if Microsoft’s OEMs are creating a self-fulfilling prophesy. Microsoft came out with the Surface because the OEMs weren’t creating the kinds of products necessary to … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows
Tagged ASUS, HP, Microsoft Surface, Samsung, Tablets, Windows 8, Windows 8 Tablets, WIndows RT
10 Comments
Why I probably won’t buy a Windows Phone 8 device this fall
Let me be clear, I want Windows Phone 8. And OEMs have introduced some pretty compelling phones with it this fall. But I think I’m going to keep my new device lust in check. At least I’m going to try. … Continue reading
Where are the 7″ Microsoft tablets?
A few days ago I was contemplating a blog post with my speculation about a 7″ Microsoft tablet when rumors of an “Xbox Surface” re-surfaced. I tend to believe this rumor because I’ve been expecting that a portable Xbox family … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Home Entertainment, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows
Tagged 7" Tablet, Microsoft Surface, Nook, Nook RT, Nook Surface, Surface, WIndows RT, Xbox Surface
11 Comments
About that WP8 SDK
We’re just hours away from what will hopefully be an enlightening and exciting Windows Phone 8 launch. I must admit I’ve mostly been ignoring Windows Phone the last few months . It’s hard to get excited, or even pay attention, when … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone
Tagged Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8 SDK
6 Comments
A Windows Phone “Plan B”
Let me start out by saying this is totally speculative on my part, I have no information that suggests what I’m about to describe exists anywhere in Microsoft’s thinking. Microsoft has a huge amount riding on the launch of Windows … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone
Tagged Microsoft WIndows Phone, MVNO, Plan B, Skype, WIndows Phone Plan B
19 Comments
Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone?
Is Microsoft really building its own Windows Phone? Well, building definitely. Planning to bring to market? I’m not so sure. And if they do, what does that really mean? Microsoft has always been building Windows Phones. One of the original … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone
Tagged Surface, Surface Phone, Windows Phone 8
7 Comments
Is Microsoft the big winner in Apple’s win over Samsung?
Bill Gates would be the first to point out all the cases where Microsoft’s competitors made a key mistake that let Microsoft succeed. Office is perhaps the most notable example, where competitors’ reluctance to support Microsoft Windows took Word and … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows Phone
Tagged Android, Apple, Samsung
47 Comments
What’s Next for Microsoft
We all know that in the coming few weeks there will be many more details available on Microsoft’s 2012 product launches. Final Windows 8 details, Surface details, the launch of Windows Phone 8, the launch of Office 2013, the Xbox Dashboard … Continue reading
Posted in Computer and Internet, Microsoft, Mobile, Windows, Windows Phone
Tagged Microsoft Reorganization, Project Blue, WIndows 9, WIndows Blue
17 Comments
Hal's (Im)Perfect Vision 