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iBlink Headphones--photos

The iBlink Earbuds may be gimmicky, but at least it's a fun gimmick that has a good chance of appealing to the younger set. Steer clear if you're picky about audio. by CNET News.com

Tags: Gimmick, Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-08-21

Is Windows 7 E just a gimmick?

Is Windows 7 E just a gimmick?How is this Microsoft's fault?They removed IE just like Opera was crying about. If OEM's will install it anyway, then how is this Microsoft's fault?Again, the solution to this is not to complain. It's Microsoft's OS, they should be allowed to include what they...

Tags: gimmick, IS Windows, Is Windows 7, Is Windows 7 E, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, OEM, Opera Software ASA, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

Is Windows 7 E just a gimmick?

Microsoft has attempted to dodge the European antitrust bullet by ripping Internet Explorer out of every copy of Windows 7 sold in the European Union. But is this little more than a gimmick? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Gimmick, Antitrust, Microsoft Windows 7, Corporate Law, Microsoft Windows, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-17

Dell shows early signs of some design chops

Dell shows early signs of some design chopsJust curious...If I have a 20" LCD screen on my desk, ergonomically placed in front of me, why do I need a "small" screen on the top of the box? And where do I place this box? If I put it...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-23

Medical records on an iPhone?

With dozens of electronic health record outfits struggling for market share, you need a gimmick to get attention. Life Record has just such a gimmick. Put your health records on your iPhone. This is obviously a gimmick because there are not yet many iPhones...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Gimmick, Health Care, Medical Record, Futurism, E-health, Healthcare, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2007-09-22

This is your brain on video games, ads

This is your brain on video games, adsJust a gimmickSounds to me like another gimmick.Yep, more wannabesGranted CoD is a damned good FPS, but they're all pretenders and will never get near the clasic MOHAA series. Definitely just a gimmick, but as i say pretenders and wannabes all the...

Tags: Games, Corporate communications, gimmick, video game, video, game, advertisement

Discussion threads 2007-08-21

Sun's Second Life gimmick

Sun's Second Life gimmickYes sir, following Corel down the drain.Sad it is...here is a transcriptI attended and wrote an article that is almost a full transcript:http://www.infoq.com/news/2006/11/second-life-briefingThats must be why their stock is tending up - NTNT

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, gimmick, Second Life, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-11-13

Coop: The Boot Camp Gimmick

It's very rare that my good friend Charlie Cooper and I disagree on matters involving tech punditry. Where so many are quick to donne rose colored glasses around this or that deal or announcement, Coop and I have FDA-approved grey cloudy sky corneal implants from C&C, Inc. (Cynics...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Blog posts 2006-04-10

Unreal Tournament 2003 - Speedball map (Windows)

This is the Speedball map for Unreal Tournament 2003. It is a gimmick map specifically tuned to act like the original arcade game.

Tags: Gimmick, Jennifer Diane Reitz, Microsoft Windows, Games, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2003-10-30

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Will Microsoft's Silverlight dampen the appeal of Google's Chrome OS?

MS is the past Google is the future so NopeGoogle is the old MS, MS is the old IBM. PC_DOS never made it, MS_DOS did. The driving factor was openness and innovation.Today and in the near future, Google has bothToday MS sees profit only and based on thatdrives...

Tags: Operating systems, Leadership, BOOT UP TIMES, Google Chrome, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Chrome OS, Chrome, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money

SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

FCC Chairman testifies on driving while texting

As my teen niece told meSpeech to text? That defeats the whole purpose of texting! It's SUPPOSED to be "secret" - like passing notes. If you want to talk, then CALL them . . .Misleading headline!!The headline on the front page (http://news.zdnet.com/) says "FCC Chair admits driving while texting". ...

Tags: Federal government, Microsoft Research, FCC, FCC Chair

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Wii sales take a 43% tumble ... why?

Can no longer competeNintendo has dug itself in a hole this time it probably can't get out of. If they have a hardware update to improve graphics to the level of the 360 or PS3 they will not be able to compete on price which was their main selling...

Tags: Games, Sales strategy, game, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Co. Ltd., sales, graphics

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Remember when FrontPage seemed pretty slick?

My school teaches...... web design in the conventional way. Intro classes cover HTML, CSS, using JQuery modules or writing basic js. Advances classes teach PHP and such. None of the classes I know of cover CMS.I had a summer internship where I used Drupal. I didn't do any of the...

Tags: Content management, CSS, Enterprise software, KompoZer, content management system, Microsoft FrontPage, CMS system

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Samsung Blue Earth photos

With its eco-friendly design and spiffy solar panels, the Samsung Blue Earth is more than just a gimmick; it's also an appealing cell phone with character. by CNET News.com

Tags: Earth, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-23

Why the big Android bandwagon?

One minor nit to pickTo succeed, however, it will have to deliver products as good or better than the iPhone, at the same or less cost, with just as many apps.It needs just as many good apps. It doesn't need all the flashlights or fart apps or things like that....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Smart phones, Branding, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-12

Three droppable cameras that can go the distance

Fine print?1. Can they be dropped from the heights specified onto carpet or concrete? Just curious, because I will not just take the manufacturers word for it.2. If you drop it and it breaks, how do you prove that it was dropped from within the "allowable" height if the manufacturer...

Tags: camera

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Can Zune HD topple the iPod touch?

Similar to, but different FROM ntntCompetition is good for everyone.I am an apple fan and I am in no way interested in having a Zune; however, the fact that MS has a competing product is a good thing. It will put Apple in a position where it will have...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch

Discussion threads 2009-08-13

Poll: How important is the quality of the built-in camera when buying a mobile phone?

They're all basically toysPhone cameras are handy for an occasional "grab" shot, but I sure wouldn't use one as my main camera on a vacation trip.RE: Poll: How important is the quality of the built-in camera when buying aAn onboard camera in a cellphone is of little importance to me....

Tags: mobile, camera, phone, cell phone, pic

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Samsung Reclaim photos

The Samsung Reclaim is more than just a green gimmick. Its performance could be improved, but we welcome the messaging keyboard and functional feature set. by CNET News.com

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Photograph, Samsung Reclaim, Keyboards, Instant Messaging, Performance Management, Groupware, Hardware, Peripherals, Internet, Online Communications, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Enterprise Software, Software, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-08-06