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The Microsoft Store

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:04:05 -0400

Props to Gizmodo for releasing a full presentation of Microsoft’s early retail store design. The presentation is by Lippicott, a design and brand strategy consultant firm that was hired by Microsoft to help develop the store’s concept, principle, and design. Microsoft has confirmed the designs are genuine but adds that this is an early plan and nothing is final. Take a look at Gizmodo’s 54 pages of the presentation here . In my view, this is a great marketing move by Microsoft. Not only does this repair their weakened brand from Vista, it directly competes with the trendy Apple Store. The store will feature Windows 7, Xbox, PCTV (Windows Media Center) Surface and Windows Mobile products with dedicated staff members on deck. This is my favorite: Pay to have your birthday party at the Microsoft Store. Call of Duty + Xbox 360 + Thearter screen size display = a great birthday party for a teenage gammer!

Apple is disrupting the Wireless market with Iphone: 2009 Patents reveal next-gen iphone features

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:49:21 -0400

Patent: Integrated touch screen

Applications:

Haptic Feedback(vibrations upon touch)

Virtual Click wheel and other buttons

Patent: Fingerprint ID

Applications:

Non-visual use while driving, greater security?

Patent: RFID Use

Applications:

Instant content from placing your phone near other items with RFID.

Place your phone near a movie poster with RFID, instantly stream trailer on your phone.

Patent: Front Facing Camera

Application:

ichat, facial recognition, and more!

All I can truthfully say is Apple is on the move, CATCH UP GUYS!

Links to Full Patents Here:

United States Patent Application 20090167704

United States Patent Application 20090100384

Microsoft finally gets it right with Office 2010!

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:46:51 -0400

Check Out the MS Office 2010 Release videos here!

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090713/office-2010-revealed-in-detail-via-microsoft-videos/

Let the smartphone wars begin!

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:20:29 -0400

Blackberry: What yall know about that BBM? Black....Berry....Messenger....nuff said!

Iphone: Common on now, we all know its about the number of the apps. I'm 50,000 strong!

Palm Pre: Nice one iphone, but try running at least two apps at once. I'm running 5+ with ease!

Google Android: Hey anybody need some steroids? I get stronger with every launch. I'm currently on these G2 pills!

Blackberry: Sorry dude, I only eat the finest FRUITS and BERRIES.

Iphone: Berries..smh. Strictly APPLE SAUCE for me!

Palm Pre: yeaa i think I 'll just kick rocks on that one.....

"A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips..."

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400

“A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentials”

- Charles De Gaulle

Could you do without Technology for a week?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400

Could you do without Technology for a week?

Google Chrome OS: Should Microsoft be afraid?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:24:00 -0400

Recently, Google announced that a Chrome Operating System is the works to be released sometime next year. According to Google, ” Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. We’re designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds.” In other words, users can expect to see an initial launch of the OS for the Netbook market. I’m loving this news since it will create some healthy competition with Microsoft’s Windows OS. Yes, Microsoft should be very afraid.

Check out the Google Blog for the Official Press Release

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-google-chrome-os.html

With 400,000 units sold to date is the Palm Pre really over...

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:43:29 -0400

With 400,000 units sold to date is the Palm Pre really over hyped? Silicon Alley Insider thinks so.

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:32:00 -0400

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