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Counterfeit Zunes being sold on eBay

Counterfeit Zunes being sold on eBayWho is so retarded...that they would buy a Zune (aka, turd) in the first place?The only question is who would bother counterfeiting a ZuneThe only question is who would bother counterfeiting a Zune. well contrary to what you think a lot of people have zunes....

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Counterfeit Zunes, eBay Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

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The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?

The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?180 million soldMany buyers are selecting more expensive versions. Microsoft revenues are up extraordinarily. Despite Apple's ads and sales, PC sales are up significantly.And the SP 1 release usually helps sales.You might consider that the reputation you discuss...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft revenue, Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, Apple Inc., Vista psychosis, psychosis, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for me

Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for meI have to agree: The flat Earth thing is funny.Unlike Vista, no one changed the Earth in an attempt to prove the common belief wrong.Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for meTom Servo!Crow!The ads aren't that bad, it's just retro.RE: Microsoft'si mentioned all...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), App£e, Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, flat-Earth, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

iCrash: Buggy apps tarnish iPhone 2.0 appeal

iCrash: Buggy apps tarnish iPhone 2.0 appealBut stability is supposed to be iPhone's strong suit?Hmm, guess not! A big "I told you so" to all those who made fun of WM's theoretical lack of stability even though mine have all worked flawlessly.[i]If you don’t have an Apple account you have...

Tags: Sales channel, Digital music, Apple iPhone, iPhone 2.0 appeal, iCrash, Buggy app, iPhone 2.0, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-21

eBay wins big in federal court, but Europe is a different story

A federal judge ruled Monday that eBay doesn't have an obligation to police its sellers for trademark infringements, the Times reports. The decision upholds Internet companies' safe harbor against claims that they should be liable for users' infringements. "Tiffany has failed to demonstrate that eBay knowingly...

Tags: eBay Inc., Branding, Internet, Strategy, Litigation, Marketing, Management, Business Operations, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-07-14

Survey: 39 percent of iPhone 3G buyers own PCs

Survey: 39 percent of iPhone 3G buyers own PCsLooking at the data another way,there were fewer Mac owners getting iPhone 3G's than the original iPhones. Not just %, but raw number. Wonder what conclusions could be drawn from that?Good luck with the corporate TrojanYeah I don't see this being any...

Tags: Cellular phones, Desktops, Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3G buyer, 3G, survey, Apple Inc., PC

Discussion threads 2008-07-14

Google's secret project turns out to be Second Life

Google's secret project turns out to be Second LifeIt it's Second Life but with so much moreAs you said, Google's Lively is pretty much a version of Second Life but it'll be 10x more successful. It won't be based on features, but on Brand power. "Google's brand in itself, represents...

Tags: Google Inc., Second Life, secret project

Discussion threads 2008-07-10

Top 10 things Michael Arrington should do to protest Microsoft's bad behavior

TechCrunch's Michael Arrington is miffed. Microsoft crossed a line by ganging up on Yahoo with Carl Icahn. Arrington outlines his case, but the last sentence is what intrigued me: "I'm all for a merger. But I won't stand by quietly while Microsoft destroys what's left of...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Help Desk, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, It Operations, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-08

Vista is "OK", says Ubuntu-converted teenager

Having finally gotten my oldest son a nicely-working install of Ubuntu on his laptop, I couldn't resist but wipe out his hard drive (saving his music, of course) and install Vista to get his impressions. He was perfectly content with Ubuntu once I had it all spiffed...

Tags: Ubuntu, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, Compiz, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-07-07

What could Open Office do with a business model?

What could Open Office do with a business model?No need for built-in AV in OOoWhy in the world would an office tool need a "built-in" anti-virus??Security should be part of the original design and not just an after thought. Including an anti-virus program from the same company that created (and...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, government start, antivirus, anti-virus package

Discussion threads 2008-07-05

DJ your Independence Day party with your Mac

DJ your Independence Day party with your MacMake sure you install Windows on that MacAfter all, none of what you've written requires OS X and Windows has the advantage of being able to play every codec that OS X can play [b]plus[/b] all the Windows only codecs. Hey, this is...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Sirius

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

J Allard gets a new job

J Allard gets a new jobWow!He ran Xbox and Zune so he knows about experience.Keep it up! Go J Allard!Chief Experience Officer?So when I have a BAD experience wth a Microsoft product, I should call ole J baby? :-(Hope he has a lot of free time....we love our xbox...

Tags: Recruitment & Selection, J Allard, job

Discussion threads 2008-06-29

Microsoft earmarks another $200 million for Windows advertising

Microsoft earmarks another $200 million for Windows advertisingI'd say adress the non OEM market.$399 for Ultimate was crazy. When you can purchase an entire computer with Ultimate for $599, you know the OEMs are getting a huge break. Over time, MS has "encouraged" people to buy from OEMs...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, advertisement, marketing, Microsoft Windows, WinMobile

Discussion threads 2008-06-20

Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold mark

Apple: iTunes hits 5 billion songs sold markI notice Apple has been VERY quiet about AppleTVApple is known for highlighting every success, no matter how small. I find it interesting that no one at Apple is talking about how many millions of AppleTVs have been sold. Makes me think that,...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, DRM-free, Apple TV, AppleTV, Amazon.com Inc., digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2008-06-19

Jaksta Streaming Media Recorder (exe)

Record all kinds of streaming media including FLV, RTMP, RTSP, ICECAST, WMV, ASF, MP3 and MP4 from your favorite video and music websites and automatically convert it into formats suitable for portable media centers such as iPods, Zunes, PSP's, MP3 and MP4 players. Record streams from popular sites such as:...

Tags: YouTube Inc., Video, MP3, Jaksta, Corporate Communications, Media Center PCs, Web Site Development, Digital Media, Digital Music, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Internet, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-06-18

China's cyber-militia behind U.S. blackouts?

China's cyber-militia behind U.S. blackouts?FUD?While Chinese owned companies (and being Communist, the government owns those companies) has been responsible for some things, no doubts there as the pet food and tooth paste can confirm, shouldn't a proper distinction be confirmed before empty blaming?How do we know the guilty hackers aren't...

Tags: Hacking, INTERNET, blackout

Discussion threads 2008-05-30

Why Apple will blow past its 10 million iPhone target

Why Apple will blow past its 10 million iPhone target10 Million in 12 monthsAs I recall, Mr. Jobs' prediction was that they would sell 10 million in the first year - not 10 million by the end of 2008. Didn't they go on sale June 29, 2007? With...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Handhelds, Apple iPhone, iPhone target, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

Gamestop: We stopped selling Zunes

Gamestop: We stopped selling ZunesAds?I laugh whenever I hear people bring out the old canard "Apple products only sell so much better because they advertise so much. Our product is just as good, but we need to advertise more/better". This flies in the face of several years of customer satisfaction...

Tags: Public relations, Marketing research, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune, marketing, advertisement

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

Gamestop: We stopped selling Zunes

Video game retailer Gamestop has ditched Microsoft's Zune. The news emerged on Gamestop's earnings conference call when executives were asked why its operating margins were crimped. Gamestop's operating margins fell to 26.1 percent from 27.2 percent. TheStreet.com notes that demand for the Zune just wasn't strong enough...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Gamestop, Manufacturing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-23

Microsoft's $300 million makeover

Microsoft's $300 million makeoverI'm For GatesIt works for Apple. why not turn Apple's lovable, but inept buisiness type into Bill and fight fire with fire?sell the company...there's no way, that M$ is getting a better name because of this "stunt"..They can take classes about ethics, morality etc.. all they like,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., advertisement, operating system, ad campaign, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-05-20