@angelfuego I'm on your side with this one. Phablets are an awkward size and too big to serve the same purpose as a smartphone. Personally, I like my phone to fit in one hand and my iPhone 4 (prehistoric, I know) does the...
In reply to: Re: The purpose of tablet ?
Thanks, @mejiac! I'm hoping we can get some definitive answers as Microsoft continues development. As for the free upgrade, I agree that it was a smart move. If Windows 10 can live up to the hype, Microsoft will have plenty...
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@asksqn, laughing at your reference to Windows 8 as a "steaming pile of fail" -- I know plenty of consumers would agree. You're right, it does look like Microsoft is addressing its shortcomings (or at least, it seems to...
In reply to: Re: Time will tell
Apple made it work when it was transitioning Macintosh between POWER and x86, but the cost was much bigger execs. I'm guessing that MS will have to do the same or rely on some sort of bytecode interpreter. "There...
In reply to: Universal apps
@Pedro Gonazles, I agree with your comment, and also another aspect to consider is that the actual need of a tablet is fading away, since smartphone screens are getting bigger. The Iphone 6 and 6 Plus really do appeal...
In reply to: Re: 21 million IPads/74.5 million iPhones
@Curt Franklin, Agreed, I also found this to be very interesting. It would be more interesting to see if this service from Amazon is well adopted, if the online retail giant will continue to pursue a solution in the mobile...
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I think its accounting wondering whats in that pillow his hand is resting on!
In reply to: Re: The King and I
I am amused by how little computing culture changes. America Online went offline for over a day back in the late 1990s and caused all manner of business havoc. I figure these sorts of problems are an excellent...
In reply to: America Offline
I guess it is a matter of preference. I prefer something that fits in my pocket or can easily fit in the grip of my hand. Phabletsare too big for me. They are like the size of a book. A phablet can't even fir in my purse....
In reply to: Re: The purpose of tablet ?
Dave I am certain that your kids wouldn't replace you with technology! Though sometimes I think we all wonder if our kids prefer their games over us! The multiple screens we all have access to be making the multi-tasking...
In reply to: Re: Engagement in the moment
@Curt Franklin, I share your sentiment... I see the table as an extention of my work environment, to be able to take notes, keep up with emails and simple be able to review that deck that was sent out. I normally am seeking...
In reply to: Re: 21 million IPads/74.5 million iPhones
Kelly, Excellent Article! I think you capture the questions that most of us have in our heads, and most companies are worrying about. I do think that Microsoft is definitly heading down the right path, since providing...
In reply to: Trying to get ahead of the curve
@H@mmy, For many companies, even thought developers really dislike working with IE (specially with legacy applications that are only certified to work on the old IE8), sadly for many industries (specially those like finance)...
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@pcharles09, I share your thoughts.... I also didn't adopt Windows 8, since I honestly just didn't find it appealing, not to mention that the Metro UI was more of a distraction than anything else. I will say that using...
In reply to: Re: Time will tell
@H@mmy, I've been test driving Windows 10 Technical Preview since it was made availble. As I've posted I've honestly haven't had any major issues (yeah, it does freeze up on me sometimes, but only with specific software...
In reply to: Re: happy camper
@Charlie This probably explains why they are willing to make such drastic changes to what many considered an acceptable platform - Windows 7.
Windows 7 stood in the way of the vision in the end.
In reply to: Re: Microsoft's shifting priorties
@Charlie It certainly is and has been. . MS appears bored with the constant revenue cash cow called their server division. As you know, they have been moving for years in an effort to try to "capture...
In reply to: Re: Microsoft's shifting priorties
This is an interesting development for Android tablets, not sure how many could take advantage of this offering, but I supposed there are some industries that could use Office inside their tablets. I don't think...
In reply to: Word Meet Android
This is where I think it will have the most application, though I am concerned about whether it will run into problems like the Oculus Rift. It's supposed to be entirely wireless when released and yet we know that causes...
In reply to: Re: Development
This is hilarious ! The lady in this cartoon reminds of Hilary Clinton or Accounting - I can't decide which.
In reply to: The King and I
With all the endless amounts of new network and storage appliances coming out these days, and with each one having a new nomenclature or buzzword attacheed to it for lord knows what reason, many may justifiably wonder what...
In reply to: Molina Healthcare Looks To Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
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