I still blame Windows Mobile for my inherent fear of smartphones, even if I was using an old version. Let us know your thoughts on Windows Mobile in the comments
The Windows 6.5.3 (Build 28014) with the new HTC Sense is pretty good Clive. Can be used without a stylus for most needs and is solid enough even though its in beta. Looking forward to the final stable release which some say will be happening over the next few months as Windows Mobile 7
Microsoft aren't really one of those companies that excite me anymore, except for Windows 7 which I was looking forward to and future games that make use of their DirectX. Intel has taken that spot now with stuff like USB 3.0, WiMax, Lightpeak, WiDi.
Originally Posted by Jamie Slate is a terrible name.
Are you slating their choice of name? :p
Apple's as-yet unseen vapourware tablet must have competitors quaking in their boots if they feel the sudden need to pull their own Tablet out of their sleeve... Just goes to show the reputation Apple is getting for slick hardware.
It's pretty sad when I've got to go watch Green Street Hooligans before I can understand the entirety of your article. I don't usually criticize the work here on bit-tech, but as a yank, I find your britslang to be really distracting from the article. I spent 2-3 minutes just trying to figure out if you meant to say he was dodgy or dog-like (doggedly).
Just remember, whenever britslang confuses a yank God RROD's an xbox. Please... think of the xboxs.
Originally Posted by serial_ It's pretty sad when I've got to go watch Green Street Hooligans before I can understand the entirety of your article. I don't usually criticize the work here on bit-tech, but as a yank, I find your britslang to be really distracting from the article. I spent 2-3 minutes just trying to figure out if you meant to say he was dodgy or dog-like (doggedly).
Just remember, whenever britslang confuses a yank God RROD's an xbox. Please... think of the xboxs.
Wait, doggedly is a britslang? I just thought it was a normal word. Personally I didn't detect any British bias: it could be that most of what you call britslang we just call normal words. Without talking to an American all the time, we have no way of knowing what is britslang and what's international.
Thanks for this article. Finally, a good journalistic recap of MS's appearance at CES, as opposed to just a bunch of "OMG BALLMER" with semi-amusing attempts at funny images, as per other blogs (I'm cringing at you, Gizmodo).
Originally Posted by vadim The Windows 6.5.3 (Build 28014) with the new HTC Sense is pretty good Clive. Can be used without a stylus for most needs and is solid enough even though its in beta. Looking forward to the final stable release which some say will be happening over the next few months as Windows Mobile 7
Oh noes, does that mean I'll have to play with Windows Mobile again to update my opinion? :( thanks for the info though - anyone else got good or bad things to say about WinMob?
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Originally Posted by CardJoe I hate this frontpage image. Wherever I go, his eyes seem to follow me.
You didn't have to edit it - it was like he was staring into my soul as I cropped and re-sized... :)
Originally Posted by article Thing is, since Ballmer took over control of Microsoft in 2000, there have been a few too many tough times – so much so that somme are predicting that this year might be Ballmer’s last at Microsoft after joining the company in 1980.
I think Ballmer's a legend. Anyone with the balls to be that crazy in front of journos gets my vote!
However, the keynote seems irrelevant. I did quite like Seth Meyers though. And guys, he's not just "in" SNL, he's the head writer and a very funny guy.
Originally Posted by Claave Oh noes, does that mean I'll have to play with Windows Mobile again to update my opinion? :( thanks for the info though - anyone else got good or bad things to say about WinMob?
I agree with vadim. Windows Phone 6.5.3 build 28014 is pretty slick. I am running it via EnergyROM and have been impressed with the functionality of the OS, and how "finger friendly" it now is. In conjunction with the newest version of Sense UI v2.5.1922, I am very happy with my HTC Touch Pro II.
Here is a link to the ROM I use if you ever want to check it out. This particular "Cook" builds ROMs for many different Windows Mobile Devices. EnergyROM "Leo" 28014/21885 ★ Sense 2.5
I'll be interested to see how the HP slate turns out- if they add a stylus to it then it might be the ideal replacement for my HP tx1000 if I go back to uni. If it's a load of junk then I'll be praying for the Courier to come to fruition.
Originally Posted by dryrice Steve Ballmer sure isn't making an effort losing weight even with all that money he's got. Still though that HP slate did raise an eyebrow for me.
Yeah a lot of people are quick to knock that Slate thing, but I'm still on the fence about it.
Originally Posted by Jamie Slate is a terrible name.
Apple's as-yet unseen vapourware tablet must have competitors quaking in their boots if they feel the sudden need to pull their own Tablet out of their sleeve... Just goes to show the reputation Apple is getting for slick hardware.
Lots of companies have been working on slate like products for years, like tablet PCs, ebook readers etc. Apple if anything are playing catchup here their reputation for 'slick' hardware notwithstanding. Especially as their supposed slick hardware is generally gimped like iphone 1s lack of 3G, the terrible camera, lack of multitasking etc. Not to mention the excessive premium you pay for their stuff.
Additionally I have a HTC Touch HD2 with 6.5 sense UI phone and it is bar none the best device I have ever used, it makes the iphone look messy, slow and uninspired, it beats Android hands down and for the features and price it's excellent. I'd advise taking a look.
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ReplyThe Windows 6.5.3 (Build 28014) with the new HTC Sense is pretty good Clive. Can be used without a stylus for most needs and is solid enough even though its in beta. Looking forward to the final stable release which some say will be happening over the next few months as Windows Mobile 7
as you rightly pointed out nothing new here
Oh hai.
Are you slating their choice of name? :p
Apple's as-yet unseen vapourware tablet must have competitors quaking in their boots if they feel the sudden need to pull their own Tablet out of their sleeve... Just goes to show the reputation Apple is getting for slick hardware.
Just remember, whenever britslang confuses a yank God RROD's an xbox. Please... think of the xboxs.
Wait, doggedly is a britslang? I just thought it was a normal word. Personally I didn't detect any British bias: it could be that most of what you call britslang we just call normal words. Without talking to an American all the time, we have no way of knowing what is britslang and what's international.
Doggedly is a universal English word, listed in the Merriam Webster dictionary:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doggedly
British-English words in the MW dictionary are listed as chiefly British with a link to the American spelling. For example, aluminium.
Oh noes, does that mean I'll have to play with Windows Mobile again to update my opinion? :( thanks for the info though - anyone else got good or bad things to say about WinMob?
You didn't have to edit it - it was like he was staring into my soul as I cropped and re-sized... :)
It's down to a battle, then? :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc
Heres another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8M6S8EKbnU&NR=1
What a dick!!!
However, the keynote seems irrelevant. I did quite like Seth Meyers though. And guys, he's not just "in" SNL, he's the head writer and a very funny guy.
I agree with vadim. Windows Phone 6.5.3 build 28014 is pretty slick. I am running it via EnergyROM and have been impressed with the functionality of the OS, and how "finger friendly" it now is. In conjunction with the newest version of Sense UI v2.5.1922, I am very happy with my HTC Touch Pro II.
Here is a link to the ROM I use if you ever want to check it out. This particular "Cook" builds ROMs for many different Windows Mobile Devices.
EnergyROM "Leo" 28014/21885 ★ Sense 2.5
Windows 1.0 advert:
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Lots of companies have been working on slate like products for years, like tablet PCs, ebook readers etc. Apple if anything are playing catchup here their reputation for 'slick' hardware notwithstanding. Especially as their supposed slick hardware is generally gimped like iphone 1s lack of 3G, the terrible camera, lack of multitasking etc. Not to mention the excessive premium you pay for their stuff.
Additionally I have a HTC Touch HD2 with 6.5 sense UI phone and it is bar none the best device I have ever used, it makes the iphone look messy, slow and uninspired, it beats Android hands down and for the features and price it's excellent. I'd advise taking a look.
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