Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

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Give me a break if the courts fall for apples shinanigans then we just get 1 more ruling that proves that the system is currupt my phone should be mine to use as i please.

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re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

RobertC — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:42 GMT

Dipsh, the Vaio might be expensive, but it has the highest quality components in its segment.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

RobertC — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:58:45 GMT

I've read and heard a lot about the greatness of the Zune. It's just a shame that Microsoft won't sell it in markets outside of the USA.

I reckon they should bundle them with the Xbox, or somehow tie them together such that the Zune could leverage the Xbox brand awareness. That said, I own a PS3 which I think is the technically superior system.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

tayme — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:41:24 GMT

Either way...IMHO my Zune plus the Zune Pass is much better than the iPod/iTunes combo. Hardware and software wise.

--tayme

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

Dipsh t Admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:31:41 GMT

RoberC, the name "netbook" really doesn't mean anything the way that it is being promoted. The usage is all over the place, and let's not forget the little lawsuit by Psion (?) claiming netbook for their own. The name has been bastardized for sure.

However, I feel that the term netbook refers to a small device that is also cheap, that in my opinion, leaves the Sony P out. However, having seen that and the OQO 02+, if I were to buy such a device, I would want the more expensive and versatile version over the cheaper ASUS and the like competitors.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

vinski- — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:11:57 GMT

Unbelievable how fast these comments gets derailed, its totally useless to try to make a conversation of the topic.

I think Paul should just remove the possibility of comment, or hire some moderators to moderate here, and to do the necessary banning.

I hate u all guys, thanks for ruining the Supersite experience!

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

RobertC — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:13:00 GMT

I cannot fathom how anyone can claim that the Sony Vaio P is "not a netbook". There is no doubt that the Vaio P is a netbook. The difference is that it is more expensive than its competitors because it has superior features including better build quality, better screen etc etc. As far as I'm aware, the netbook moniker is derived from the actual size of the computer, rather than its price. That said, it's a silly name anyway - an 8 inch screen is hardly ideal for web browsing anyway. The Vaio TT and its predecessors (TZ, TX, T) offer a better compromise: 11 inch screen with superior connectivity and battery life.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

subzerohitman721 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:12:20 GMT

Thank you, Mr. Thurrott for doing what you said you were trying to do. Being highly critical of Microsoft and their products. For those who harp on him for being obsessed with Apple, here is another example of Paul taking Microsoft to the woodshed. They do have problems and there is a history of money loss here. Nobody denies it.

The difference here is that while robertsjoe has this blind devotion to Apple, on this site most folks debate both the pros and cons. The fact that Apple makes software and hardware for Windows makes it a credible topic of discussion. The difference though is many of us can step back and critique without our emotions or prejudices getting in the way. There is no irony here. You are Apple fan. Most folks on here are technology enthusiasts. For many here, Apple, Linux, Windows, whatever. Its all good. We can see the good and the bad.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

robertsjoe — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:50:18 GMT

@chuck84: Yeah, I think Mike is losing his mind with all the dribble he's been dumping on this post (and yes, no need to mention the irony (I know what you're thinking)). People know it's all Apple. I have no idea what Mike's mumbling about. Conspiracy? Next thing you know he'll do the old standard of "oh yeah 'cause 28 versions of Windows is great for users.. blah blah blah"

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

robertsjoe — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:47:43 GMT

Layoffs at Microsoft may be coming tomorrow: www.alleyinsider.com/.../microsoft-layoffs-coming-tomorrow-msft.

With rumours that Windows Mobile may be hard hit. That would be what you get for not innovating after six versions and then shown-up as being mediocre by the iPhone.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

chuckb84 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:09:51 GMT

Mike,

your rebuttals about the branding of the ipod, iphone, and---most hilariously--on the Macintosh computers are wrong. Those SCREAM Apple. The Apple logo is on every one of them, and they're all sold in the same stores, which are all identified out front with the very same logo (and no words or letters except that logo).

When I google "microsoft zune", this is the top hit:

http://www.zune.net:80/en-US/

the word "Microsoft" does appear, once, in tiny type at the unnoticeable bottom of the page, "©2009 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved". So, oh yah, they really want to link the word "Microsoft" to the word "Zune".

In contrast, look at the ipod web page:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

See that little "Apple" logo at the top? The word Apple occurs 9 times on the page, and not as obscure copyright notice, but as an integral part.

I think you don't even believe your own arguments; it's just rhetorical nonsense that is clearly wrong.

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

shark47 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:13:50 GMT

@tayme: "I think that the point that chuckb84 was trying to make was that when Zune was released not too many people knew it was from Microsoft"

I don't think he was pointing that out. He said Microsoft was intentionally doing this. This is what chuck said:

"Yep. You'll also notice that we don't hear the products called the "Microsoft Zune", etc, they always try to establish a new brand for the particular product, and that's failed, with the arguable exception of the Xbox. Microsoft knows that people don't see their brand as something associated with fun products."

I think chuck is wrong. First off, a lot of places refer to Zune as "Microsoft Zune". I used the Live Cashback site as an example earlier. When Microsoft's own site refers to Zune as "Microsoft Zune", chuckb'4s argument then has no merit?

re: Can Microsoft do what it's never done before: Make a new Windows version run better on old/low-end hardware than its predecessor?

tayme — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:21:38 GMT

@robertsjoe - Spoken like a truly obsessed teenager! Thanks for continuing to entertain me.

--tayme