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Considering that they are required to create games that install completely on the hard drive and never require the disk again, it’s hardly an option.

about 8 hours ago on Xbox One confusion: Microsoft leaves used games and 'always-online' requirement unclear 1 reply

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I know why they didn’t make one, I was just pointing out that he may not have been referring to the desktop.

7 days ago on Google unveils Hangouts: a unified messaging system for Android, iOS, and Chrome

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But not Windows Phone, which I’m pretty sure is what he meant.

7 days ago on Google unveils Hangouts: a unified messaging system for Android, iOS, and Chrome 4 replies 7 recommends

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edit: nevermind

7 days ago on Nokia's aluminum Lumia 925 is the best Windows Phone yet, but that's not enough (hands-on)

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FYI software can and does restrict what hardware can be used in a device. I’m not aware of any major restrictions in WP8 (other than max 720p resolutions), but in WP7 multicore processors were not supported.

7 days ago on Nokia's aluminum Lumia 925 is the best Windows Phone yet, but that's not enough (hands-on)

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It’s only “win-win” if you ignore traditional desktop computers and the time after the novelty of a touch screen on your laptop wears off. Desktop mode in Windows 8 is worse on desktops than Windows 7 is. I’m sorry, that’s not a win.

I never indicated things won’t improve in the future. That would be stupid to say. Hopefully Microsoft is just following their traditional hit-miss release cycle. But “it will get better eventually” not a reason to use the OS now.

8 days ago on Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as official name for 'Blue' update, free for Windows 8 users 2 replies 2 recommends

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A little different since there wasn’t a form factor shift in place as well.

8 days ago on Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as official name for 'Blue' update, free for Windows 8 users 1 recommend

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The problem has always been that you don’t get to choose (if you’re a desktop user). They didn’t even keep a classic mode. The start screen is unavoidable if you want to use anything remotely similar to a start menu. Even in desktop mode you have important options like shut down hidden behind the charms bar which is far better suited for touchscreens.

Multiple UIs are great… when you’re able to use the UI you want to use.

8 days ago on Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as official name for 'Blue' update, free for Windows 8 users 4 recommends

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I didn’t find the comment particularly funny, I only commented because you clearly missed the point and were looking for some deeper meaning when there wasn’t one.

It’s hardly bashing “poor people” anyway, it’s a nice phone (if you want a keyboard). Sometimes people worry about being too politically correct. That over-sensitivity leads to minor issues escalating to bigger ones, creating a problem where one never existed in the first place. Example: this thread.

8 days ago on BlackBerry announces Q5 QWERTY phone for emerging markets this summer

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Let’s be honest here. The change is much more significant than previous iterations. It is different.

PS: Many people get fed up with Windows and buy a Mac all the time. Most will certainly downgrade to Windows 7, but whenever there’s dissatisfaction, some will jump ship. The more dissatisfied people, the more who will leave. It’s not bullshit, it’s common sense.

Edit: FYI, I got my first mac because Vista pissed me off.

8 days ago on Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as official name for 'Blue' update, free for Windows 8 users 1 reply 1 recommend

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So you’re a user. You have to learn a new UI in Windows 8. Unacceptable! Well, I’ll just pack up my bags and go learn a new UI on macs or a Linux machine…oh wait.

That’s actually a valid reason to leave, especially if the person was somewhat interested in those operating systems already. It could be the last string tying them to Windows.

8 days ago on Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as official name for 'Blue' update, free for Windows 8 users 1 reply 3 recommends

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I guess they’re the lucky ones.

8 days ago on BlackBerry bringing BBM to Android and iOS this summer 1 reply 13 recommends

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Apps are not part of the OS. He explicitly called the OS the best and indicated that the ecosystem was holding it back. Even if you count apps as part of the OS, he certainly implied that WP/linux would be the best OS’s with proper app support. The “significantly undervalued” part explains the lack of app support.

8 days ago on BlackBerry bringing BBM to Android and iOS this summer 2 recommends

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No one will confuse a car with a phone…

8 days ago on BlackBerry announces Q5 QWERTY phone for emerging markets this summer