Forget the motion-sensitive remote, Microsoft, just fix Xbox 360
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| Well, in Game Guy’s opinion, the answer is “no” to all three, because one
| huge problem still stands in the way of any new technology helping lift Xbox
| 360’s fortunes: the Xbox itself.
|
| [...]
|
| Most independent, semi-scientific investigations point to inefficient cooling
| as the problem, as the high temperatures inside the console warp the
| motherboard and dislodge connectors. While Microsoft has said it continues to
| try solving the problem, true satisfaction may not come to Xbox users until
| Microsoft redesigns the system.
|
| There are two basic problems here: One is MTV passing off as news some rumor
| it can’t be bothered to verify with cited sources. And the other — if the
| rumor proves true — is Microsoft glossing over Xbox 360’s failures to spend
| time and money copying a rival’s technology. Because no matter if the
| Xbox “wiimote” smacks of success, its legacy is doomed for being married to
| such a troubled console.
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http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-game-guy/the-game-guy/2008/04/forget-the-motion-sensitive-remote-microsoft-just-fix-xbox-360/
Recent:
PS3 tops Xbox 360 again; Microsoft cites shortages
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| Nintendo's Wii led by a wide margin in U.S. video-game console unit sales in
| February, followed by the Sony's PlayStation 3, according to data released by
| the NPD Group this afternoon. Microsoft's Xbox 360 came in third among
| current-generation consoles for the second straight month. Here are the
| numbers that NPD released:
|
| Nintendo Wii: 432,000
| PlayStation 2: 352,000
| PlayStation 3: 281,000
| Xbox 360: 255,000
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http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/microsoft/archives/134220.asp?source=rss
Silly stories about Windows 7
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| So if Microsoft says 2010 and you assume 2011, you'll be right more often
| than wrong. Yes, it is possible that Steve Sinofsky -- the new guy from
| Office who has taken over Windows -- will actually get his first version out
| on time. He's good. But still, I'll believe it when it happens.
|
| Quite why anybody's bothered about Windows 7 at this stage remains a mystery.
| Nobody knows what it will be like, except that it's based on Vista, with all
| the same plumbing, not on XP.
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http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/04/06/silly_stories_about_windows_7.html
Microsoft : Windows 7 still in planning stage and will take approximately 3
years to develop.
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| January 26th, 2008. Looks like Microsoft is NOT planning to release Windows 7
| in 2009. Microsoft's official response, by an email dated 26th January, 2008,
| to WinVistaClub states that Windows 7 is still in the planning stage and will
| take approximately 3 years to develop.
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http://www.winvistaclub.com/i7.html
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| From nathanm Mon Oct 01 11:42:05 1990
| To: billg; bradsi;
| Subject: SPARC, MIPS & Compaq
| DateL Tue Oct 02, 22:57:14 1990
|
| [...]
|
| The purpose of announcing early like this is to freeze the market at the
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
| OEM and ISV level. In this respect it is JUST like the original Windows
| announcement ..
|
| One might worry that this will help Sun because we will just have
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
| vaporware, that people will stop buying 486 machines, that we will have
| ^^^^^^^^^
| endorsed RISC but not delivered .. So, Scott, do you really think you
| can fight that avalanche?
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http://edge-op.org/iowa/www.iowaconsumercase.org/010807/PLEX_0411_A.pdf
Imaginary Innovations
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| Microsoft, Intel and Motorola were especially vocal in promoting
| alliances with media brands that, a year later, have fizzled or
| haven't come to fruition at all.
|
| Last year, Microsoft pumped up the crowds about its URGE music
| service, which it created in conjunction with Viacom's MTV. But
| while MTV is just now beginning to promote the service, Microsoft
| seems to have moved on in favor of the Zune Marketplace and the
| potential of satellite TV on Media Center PCs and Xbox 360s.
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http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/04/vaporware-ces-gadgets-tech-media-cx_rr_0105vaporware.html?partner=yahootix
http://tinyurl.com/y8fdkr
Vaporware '06: Return of the King
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| 8. The "IPod Killer"
|
| Every time we hear about a new portable audio device, it's touted
| as the magic bullet that will end the iPod's reign once and for
| all.
|
| Oh, you mean that thing? The one with the ugly design and clunky
| user interface? Does it at least work with iTunes?
|
| Microsoft's Zune was supposed to do the trick, but it's sitting
| on the shelves (even the SanDisk Sansa is selling better than Zune)w
| hile the kids are all enjoying their freshly unwrapped, shiny new
| iPods.
|
| Note to everyone: It's a White Wire World. Get over it.
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http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,72350-1.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1
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