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Google's Head of Research — We Don't Do Hardware

Posted by Zonk on from the to-the-gmobile dept.

mr_sifter writes "In a recent, wide-ranging interview Google's Head of Research, Dr Peter Norvig, revealed the firm has no interest in developing its own hardware. (Except a phone, apparently.) Said Norvig, 'We want to work everywhere and be neutral. That neutrality is important.' Interestingly, Norvig is tough on where the company's priorities are at the moment, saying: 'I think there could be much better tools, we're [Google] still kind of isolated in what we do. You give us a question and we give you an answer ... We're really focused on either the five second-type question ... We don't really support the five month or the five year queries, the project or life-long goal.' He also talks about the importance of adding a narrative to search, mobile technology, and how Google's strong financials mean the company can run research in an unusual way."

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  1. They don't do hardware, eh? by Spazmania · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Isn't that what Microsoft said before they made the MS Mouse and the XBox?

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  2. Since when DOESN'T Google make hardware? by msblack · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "In a recent, wide-ranging interview Google's Head of Research, Dr Peter Norvig, revealed the firm has no interest in developing its own hardware. (except a phone, apparently.) If Google is NOT in the business of making hardware, who "makes" this:

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  3. Google doesn't make hardware? by msblack · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "In a recent, wide-ranging interview Google's Head of Research, Dr Peter Norvig, revealed the firm has no interest in developing its own hardware. (except a phone, apparently.) If Google doesn't make hardware, who makes this?

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  4. Apart from the cellphone and the Mini... by GillBates0 · · Score: 0, Redundant
    From : http://www.google.com/enterprise/mini/:

    The Google Mini offers the simplicity and power of Google's enterprise search technology at a great price. An integrated hardware and software solution, the Mini offers true plug-and-play installation and can be purchased online. Whether you're looking to search your company's internal information or your public website, the Mini has the features for your business.

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  5. Steve Jobs loves the quote: by mr100percent · · Score: 1, Redundant

    "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware."

    --Alan Kay