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Speculating On What a Microsoft Superphone Might Mean
smitty777 writes "Forbes is running an intriguing story on a new 'Superphone' under development by the folks at Microsoft. According to this leaked MS roadmap document, the plan is to build the Apollo-based phone in the 4th quarter of 2012. FTA: 'In the end, however, none of this matters. Microsoft's "peek into the future" is barely a glimpse into what the company may or may not have planned for 2012. While the "superphone" bullet is worth noting, it is not the confirmation of a revolutionary new product. At best, it indicates that Microsoft wishes to compete with Apple by offering a product that is, well, super.' It's also interesting that Sony and AT&T also appear to be working on superphones of their own."
I expect a Super cool bluescreen on that phone!
You have a strong stomach. I think I threw up in the back of my mouth.
Oliver's law of assumed responsibility: If you're seen fixing it, you will be blamed for breaking it.
I'm no MS basher, but seriously, their "roadmap" if at all authentic, is embarrassingly redolent of this:
Step 1: Release new OS/Phone
Step 2: Sell in more markets
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit!
Seriously. The graphic is almost literally like that
Yes but the Superphone will go further than that. It will channel the qualities of all the Microsoft mobile products we've come to know and love over the years, like Pen Windows, the Pocket PC, Tablet PC, Windows Mobile, the Zune, the Courier, the Kin, and yes of course Windows CE!
Err ok maybe most people didn't exactly love them. Or know them, for that matter.
No, I think superphone is just about right. The only thing that prevented their desktops from being superdesktops was that most people aren't strong enough to send them sailing across the room after the umpteenth random CTD or other error.
You forgot Bob.
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