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The potential for a big flop is that instead of buying a PC to replace that aging XP box, the customer will just buy an iPad.
by 9999 14y ago
The potential for a big flop is that instead of buying a PC to replace that aging XP box, the customer will just buy an iPad.
- Splines 14y ago"Hey, look, there's a Windows iPad too. I liked my Windows computer before it just wouldn't turn on anymore, I should try one of those."
- rosstafarian 14y agoheh funny you say that, I do some residential work on the side and lately every time i tell a customer it's time for a new laptop, a good 90% ask "what about an ipad?"
- commandar 14y agoBingo. I think this could be a huge threat to Microsoft in enterprise use. What happens when ISVs decide to just target web apps rather than rewrite to Windows Runtime?
- blvr 14y agoPeople are moving to smart phones and tablets anyway. Not because Windows has changed too much, just because they're easier and more convenient.And that's why we have Metro: if Microsoft doesn't follow their customers they're going to lose them.