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Indeed. He not only envision thinks but executes incredibly well. Microsoft's attempts to create tablet computers in the pre-iPad world look pretty embarrassing

Indeed. He not only envision thinks but executes incredibly well. Microsoft's attempts to create tablet computers in the pre-iPad world look pretty embarrassing from where we are today.

cmontgomeryb 15y ago
I realise we were never able to hold the Microsoft Courier, but I think they were on the right track there and had they executed (yes - I realise this is where Apple won) the landscape may look different today. RIP Courier, you passed before your time.
- yalimgerger 15y ago
  Oh I've forgotten about this completely. Thanks for reminding. Will read about it a little. :-)
- emehrkay 15y ago
  From the couple of videos, that thing looked very confusing (cool though, but confusing). I would doubt that we'd hear stories like the one posted about the Courier.
sjwright 15y ago
Agreed. Gates had been pushing the tablet concept for 10 years, and it went nowhere. In contrast, the iPad smashed its way onto the marketplace within months of release. The only thing more astonishing than the iPad's success is that it comes off the heels of a dozen astonishing successes prior. The iPod was the first volley. The iTunes Store then revolutionised the entire freaking music industry. The iPhone then revolutionised the entire mobile marketplace. And how the #$*! is Apple dominating the laptop computer segment? Why is Apple the only ones making a compelling notebook that doesn't have a product name ripped from pages of a lawnmower parts supply catalogue?!?
- yalimgerger 15y ago
  I am wondering the same. I actually wrote a blog about that as well, which outlines several way too obvious issues with laptops. :-) http://gerger.co/yalimslodge/2011/08/19/free-advice-to-the-remaining-pc-makers/ http://gerger.co/yalimslodge/2011/08/19/free-advice-to-the-r...
- sid0 15y ago
  And how the #$! is Apple dominating the laptop computer segment?* Marketing obviously. The 2011 MacBook Pro I'm using right now is by far the most terrible laptop I've ever owned. It doesn't boot from USB, it doesn't sleep properly, brightness is broken, the WiFi antenna's range sucks... never again. Fuck Apple's shitty laptops. I'm getting a ThinkPad next time.

Indeed. He not only envision thinks but executes incredibly well. Microsoft's attempts to create tablet computers in the pre-iPad world look pretty embarrassing from where we are today.

cmontgomeryb 15y ago

I realise we were never able to hold the Microsoft Courier, but I think they were on the right track there and had they executed (yes - I realise this is where Apple won) the landscape may look different today. RIP Courier, you passed before your time.

yalimgerger 15y ago
Oh I've forgotten about this completely. Thanks for reminding. Will read about it a little. :-)
emehrkay 15y ago
From the couple of videos, that thing looked very confusing (cool though, but confusing). I would doubt that we'd hear stories like the one posted about the Courier.

sjwright 15y ago

Agreed. Gates had been pushing the tablet concept for 10 years, and it went nowhere. In contrast, the iPad smashed its way onto the marketplace within months of release. The only thing more astonishing than the iPad's success is that it comes off the heels of a dozen astonishing successes prior. The iPod was the first volley. The iTunes Store then revolutionised the entire freaking music industry. The iPhone then revolutionised the entire mobile marketplace. And how the #$*! is Apple dominating the laptop computer segment? Why is Apple the only ones making a compelling notebook that doesn't have a product name ripped from pages of a lawnmower parts supply catalogue?!?

yalimgerger 15y ago
I am wondering the same. I actually wrote a blog about that as well, which outlines several way too obvious issues with laptops. :-) http://gerger.co/yalimslodge/2011/08/19/free-advice-to-the-remaining-pc-makers/ http://gerger.co/yalimslodge/2011/08/19/free-advice-to-the-r...
sid0 15y ago
And how the #$! is Apple dominating the laptop computer segment?* Marketing obviously. The 2011 MacBook Pro I'm using right now is by far the most terrible laptop I've ever owned. It doesn't boot from USB, it doesn't sleep properly, brightness is broken, the WiFi antenna's range sucks... never again. Fuck Apple's shitty laptops. I'm getting a ThinkPad next time.