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I think Microsoft has finally realized that design really matters. Few people will argue that Windows 7 is not well designed, and even most of my mac "fanboy" f
by yurisagalov 17y ago
I think Microsoft has finally realized that design really matters. Few people will argue that Windows 7 is not well designed, and even most of my mac "fanboy" friends concede this fact by stating "It's about time! Apple's been doing this forever!" as if that fact makes it ok that Windows 7 is friendlier and (imho) more usable than OS X ;)
Fanboy wars aside, I reiterate my first (and only real) point. I think Microsoft has finally realized that design really matters.
From what I've seen of Windows Phone 7, and Windows 7, and the few screenshots that came out of the Courier, I think that they have a _strong_ chance of it being gorgeous, well designed, and with a friendly interface.
Besides, I _really_ want a competitor to the iPad, not because I dislike Apple (I don't, their products are well designed and I own plenty of them), but because competition breeds innovation, and then we all win.
edit: typo 'won' = 'own'
- rbanffy 17y agoIt's entirely possible they realized, after decades, design matters. What I doubt is that an organization that consistently failed to arrive at that simple realization, despite having a role model to follow (or copy) is, indeed, capable of acting on that conclusion. The yesterday's weather principle dictates it's doubtful.
- awa 17y agoYou forgot Zune, the UI interface is pretty slick.