Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Microsoft Trying To Be Like Apple


Clearly when you think of the best phone out there you do not think of Microsoft but you think of Apple's Iphone. This has caused Microsoft to go to work and introduce their version of a smart phone. Microsoft is now introducing the Windows Phone 7 series. Microsoft was thinking it was time for a new beginning and to create something fresh and new to spark customers. This new phone looks similar to an Iphone with similar features. However, it is a bit smaller and offers something interesting called "hubs." A hub is a folder containing photos that can be uploaded or from social network sites and contains information about people on our phone list that gets updated instantly.

The phone also mainly focuses on music which it gets its style and formating that similar is to the Zune player. One big difference I see from the IPhone is that this phone tries to emphasize gaming. Microsoft is working with Xbox live gaming service so customers can play with this as well on the phone. Also, microsoft is hoping with the success of their office software, which allows easy capability on the phone, this will make consumers choose their product.

I see this product usefully to many people working in business and Public Relations. Especially those who prefer a PC over a Mac this would be there kind of phone to use. However, it will be hard to attract people because so many people have become popular with the IPhone already. What could make them stand out is making the phone very affordable.


~Sarah~



Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/technology/16phone.html?ref=technology

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