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I definitely agree that it isn't an obvious choice at the current price point, but perhaps that's because Google knows that it isn't ready yet (needs better har
by justinsb 15y ago
I definitely agree that it isn't an obvious choice at the current price point, but perhaps that's because Google knows that it isn't ready yet (needs better hardware, offline support in Google Apps, a more sensible approach to managing files). It's definitely worth borrowing one to try it out though - you do get a good sense of what a cloud-orientated machine will be like.
I suppose if you're going to try out a ChromeBook, it's only fair that I try out Windows 8. That prospect doesn't exactly fill me with joy though!
- recoiledsnake 15y agoSince you were wondering about Microsoft's strategy for tablets/netbooks(especially ARM based ones), I was asking if you had seen the demo videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I&hd=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I&hd=1 http://allthingsd.com/20110601/microsofts-windows-8-demo-from-d9-video/ http://allthingsd.com/20110601/microsofts-windows-8-demo-fro...
- justinsb 15y agoI've seen some of the previews. I don't put too much stock in them - Longhorn looked pretty awesome as well, until it shipped as Vista. My concern is that once every faction at Microsoft has had their say, you end up with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUXnJraKM3k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUXnJraKM3k
- shriphani 15y agoThat was an video made at Microsoft. It is an example of a personality trait called "taking a chill pill and being able to laugh at yourself". Source for this info : http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/Microsoft_Confirms_it_Originated_iPod_Box_Parody_Video/ http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/article/Microsoft_Confirms_i... BTW, Microsoft's packaging of its hardware products is very sleek and futuristic. Disclaimer : I'm an MSFT intern (and in a week I won't have to type this anymore phew).