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Vista branding is confusing, but is it criminal?

Vista branding is confusing, but is it criminal?But Microsoft doesn't...put the stickers on, the PC makers do. So shouldn't she be suing the company that sold her the PC? If I sold her a toaster with a "Vista Capable" sticker on it, would she still sue Microsoft? Well, they do...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Vista Capable, PC, Vista branding, branding

Discussion threads 2007-04-04

Vista branding is confusing, but is it criminal?

I feel Dianne Kelleys pain. But I think the idea of suing Microsoft for $5 million because the companys Windows Vista branding is confusing is over the top. Kelley filed a class action suit against Microsoft, claiming deceptive Vista marketing practices. "In sum, Microsoft engaged in bait and...

Tags: Vista, Windows client, Corporate strategy

Blog posts 2007-04-04

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HP vs. Dell: Showdown at the Windows 7 upgrade corral

Well, the great thing is all the competition. I like to see Acer squeezing them both from below, and of course competing with each other. Of course also great to see all the pressure on MS to innovate and lower prices.Google Chrome_OS will be hard to beatWell, with Google_Chrome_OS it...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hewlett-Packard Co., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Windows 8, Microsoft Windows, XPS, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

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

News to know: AT&T; Apple; Google; Verizon; Microsoft

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Dancho Danchev: Weak passwords dominate statistics for Hotmail's phishing scheme leak Larry Dignan: The Android army: Verizon Wireless, Google...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Wireless, Wireless Coverage Data, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Wireless And Mobility, Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Mobile Applications, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-07

Malibal Veda series

It seems that boutique notebook builder Malibal (pronounced mal-la-bull) is ready to see desktops die. The company specializes in custom-built desktop replacements. No thin-and-lights. No ultraportables. No "mainstream" models. The Veda series is its largest, with an 18.4-inch LCD that can be loaded with Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9300 (ours...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NVidia Corp., DDR3, desktop

Product reviews 2009-10-02

Microsoft's fancy footwork around netbooks continues

Microsoft's fancy footwork around netbooks continuesRE: Microsoft's fancy footwork around netbooks continuesThe problem is that everyone uses the term "netbook" but nobody can agree what one is. Is it defined by price? Size? Screen size? Processor power? Intended use? Form factor? Keyboard pitch? 3G/4G radio?Without agreement on terms, there's no...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Microsoft Corp., fancy footwork, PC

Discussion threads 2009-06-10

Apple snags Ex-OLPC security chief

Apple snags Ex-OLPC security chiefCould it be that Apple likes to change the game?As Harry mentions everyone benefits from Apple's crazy ideas...even if you hate Apple and never use any of their products, you will benefit by what they do. No one else seems to be willing to step outside...

Tags: Apple OSX, Apple Inc., security

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

The Mac ads: Still simple, still entertaining

The Mac ads: Still simple, still entertainingWhy is it the moment one bloggerwrites an article that garners a reasonably good amount of replies, [i]everyone[/i] writes their own?I can understand a pro/con approach in which one blogger relpies with a different view, but to see three article on one subject covered...

Tags: Desktops, Vista NOW, genie, Microsofts AD, advertisement, Apple Inc., Still Simple, Apple Macintosh, Mac Ads, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

New UI rumours for Windows 7; I doubt it

New UI rumours for Windows 7; I doubt itWill Windows 7 eat your children when it comes out?How can you guys possibly feel good putting out this type of unsubstantiated FUD? Disgusting.Eh, I kind of think of Windows XPTo be honest, I'd wonder how they'd change it radically, though they...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), FUD, Microsoft Windows 7, New UI rumour, New UI, Microsoft Windows, rumour

Discussion threads 2009-04-15

Anatomy of Microsoft's "It's a PC" ads

Anatomy of Microsoft's "It's a PC" adsPC adsWhy would M$ which doesn't even make a PC be so aggressive pitching a PC over a Mac? There's the rub. A company with a given 90% of the market is threatened by lil' ol' Apple? And Apple is just a hardware manufacturer,...

Tags: Desktops, M$ Office, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-04-10

Intel launches new chip logos, rating system

Intel launches new chip logos, rating systemIndependent rating systemI'd trust this breakthrough more if the rating was done by an independent entity.RE: Intel launches new chip logos, rating systemah, so THIS explains why my PC is slower than it was a year ago!Meaningless logosYou are right. My brother the plumber...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, chip, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

Sony Vaio VGN-CS215J/W

Editors' note: This review is part of our Winter 2009 Retail Roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. The $799 Sony Vaio CS215J/W is a clean-looking, glossy white laptop that is a slight step up in terms of features from Sony's other budget...

Tags: Desktops, Keyboards, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., laptop computer, keyboard

Product reviews 2009-03-06

Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Winter 2009)

You may find Apple's new $1,499 iMac attractive, if only because it's one of the most affordable 24-inch all-in-one PCs on the market. Otherwise, Apple's latest update to the iMac line mostly serves to keep it competitive with its Windows-based competition. As usual, you get more flexibility for your money...

Tags: Desktops, Intel Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Mini DisplayPort, Mini

Product reviews 2009-03-05

Red Dog: Can you teach old Windows hounds new tricks?

Red Dog: Can you teach old Windows hounds new tricks?Obviously, Microsoft has a lot of money to invest, and they have nowdecided it is time. Will be interesting to see what they actually create.New tricks for an old dog?No. Just recycling an old one. I see they've retrieved...

Tags: Data centers, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Obviously Microsoft, Red Dog, old-Windows, new trick, Azure

Discussion threads 2009-02-23

Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7901

Editors' note: This review is part of our Winter 2009 Retail Roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. The Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7901 gives you a decent-looking 17-inch desktop replacement for less than $600, with all the necessary ports and connections for average day-to-day...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Digital music, Digital media, Toshiba Satellite L355D-S7901, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite, keyboard

Product reviews 2009-02-17

News to know: Windows Mobile 6.5; Red Hat; CRM; Facebook

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily .  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage Matthew Miller: Windows Mobile 6.5 disappoints, where's the beef? Image Gallery: Windows Mobile 6.5 screenshots Garett Rogers: Microsoft responds to Android with Windows Mobile...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Red Hat Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., CRM, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-02-17

Microsoft retail: Redmond start your copiers?

Microsoft retail: Redmond start your copiers?they better get this rightif microsoft doesn't get this right, they will get an even more mud thrown at them and their image will be damaged beyond repair. vista has left a horrible taste in people mouth and crappy stores will only make it...

Tags: Operating systems, Monitors & displays, Advertising & Promotion, vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, photocopier

Discussion threads 2009-02-16

Toshiba Satellite L305D-5934

Editors' note: This review is part of our Winter 2009 Retail Roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores. For less than $530, the Toshiba Satellite L305D-5934 is a decent-looking laptop with all the necessary ports and connections for average day-to-day use, and just...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, keyboard, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite, laptop computer

Product reviews 2009-02-14

Microsoft: It’s not just a store, it’s a branding experience

Microsoft: It’s not just a store, it’s a branding experienceBut it has to be first and foremost a storeThey have to move product to stay open. This is basic common sense. They can't expect store operations to be underwritten as a kind of marketing device.Whether the move will work for...

Tags: Corporate communications, Strategy, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., branding

Discussion threads 2009-02-13