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The iLoo

Patrick — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:58:38 +0000

Before I start, I just want to say that I love the technological age we have going right now. All the great devices and services for connecting to people and information is wonderful. That being said, I do have think that people need to remember that it’s ok to be away from the internet for a while. The reason I mention is because of an abandoned idea from Microsoft’s UK branch. They called it the iLoo. It’s a public restroom with internet capabilities. Why was this considered a bad idea? Let’s look at it from a sanitation standpoint. Public restrooms get notoriously abused. People do more than just the business for which these are designed. Second, there is a chance for microscopic bacteria to get onto the installed computer. Microsoft claimed to have a vacuum suction technology to prevent this, but is thing something you really want to take a chance on? I don’t know about you, but if my computer is going to get bacteria on it, its going to be from me only.

The big issue for me is that we need to remember there is a reality that we need to interact with just as much as the virtual one. As a global culture, we spend more time on the internet than doing almost anything else. Like I said earlier, I love all the information I have access to, but I don’t need it every waking minute of the day. When I’m in the restroom, I should really be able to survive without the internet for the time it takes me to do my business.

Microsofts next of Kin

Patrick — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:45:45 +0000

Microsoft unveiled its new cell phones Monday, the Kin 1 and the Kin 2. Microsoft is hoping these will catch on with the social networking and texting crowd and recover some of the market from the iPhone and Android. Usually, though, unless there is a major shift in either functionality or price, buyers like to stay with what they know works. And from the sounds of it, some people are not real impressed with the modified Windows software that is one these phones. That could be a dela breaker. Every smartphone can pretty much access Facebook, and most have a web browser of some kind, so unless Microsoft is able to revolutionize the market in some way similar to the iPhone, this may not be the most successful move by them.

Microsoft to try again

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:26:48 +0000

Microsoft is making another attempt to capture more of the smart phone market with a new software release. While they won’t be selling the actual hardware, they will be offering software for phones that resemble Windows 7. Read the whole … Continue reading →

Ladies and Gentlemen, the WiiBox

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:16:18 +0000

Well, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Nintendo’s Wii should feel real good right about now. The Microsoft is planning to release something called “Project Natal” which looks eerily similar to the Wii’s motion sensor bar. How effective it is won’t be known until its release later this year. Don’t believe me? Take a look.

See the rest of the most anticipated gadgets for the year here.

No Computer Service Orange County on Windows 7

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:06:34 +0000

Well, I’ve been using Windows 7 now for a couple of weeks and I must say, I’m pretty impressed at how well it’s working for me. I love the new UI, I haven’t had any issues and all my Vista hangups have disappeared into thin air. Looks like I won’t be needing the best computer service Orange County has to offer anytime soon!

Have you upgraded to the latest and the best OS on the market yet?

Microsoft opens Hohm to energy monitoring

admin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:48:51 +0000

Microsoft is actually doing something good for a change! They’ve decided to help people get a handle on going green (or greener at least) with their homes. I know I’ve been working on this over the last few years and the choices are mind boggling to say the least. As soon as you think you’re doing the right thing something pops up and makes you change your mind. All in all I’ve done very little because it’s all been so confusing. So, let’s hope Microsoft can shed a little light on going green.

IE loses 10% of market yearly!

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:04:31 +0000

If you are like me you’ve abandoned IE already, if you: you will be over the next few years. As I type this post I do it in Firefox just like I have for the last few years. It’s not a shocker to learn that IE has been losing customers at the rate of about 10% each year but what is interesting is that Microsoft doesn’t seem to be doing anything about it. There used to be a time when people like myself were the minority. A Mac user that doesn’t use IE. Well, we are no longer the major minority and in a few short years, we’ll be the majority!

Zune Revenue Down 50%

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:11:16 +0000

Microsoft recently release data which shows that its Zune mp3 player sales revenue have dropped 50%. Is this a sign of the economic times or the players inability to compete against the iPod… we think both although more so with the economic times and sprinkle in a little lack of marketing.