Posts tagged microsoft
Fanboys
Apr 19th
It is a well worn subject of the Mac vs. The PC (They mean windows right), we have Xbox360 vs. PS3, iPhone vs. Android and the list goes on. While there is a need to think what you have or what choice you make on buying something matters, the reality is the people who are making the stuff are lining there pockets with the money the Fan boys spend on this gear they think is so wonderful. I aim to discuss what I think the reason this all comes about and to dispel some myth’s along the way if I can.
Can Microsoft Actually make Good Hardware?
Sep 18th
After speaking to various people and the various hardware i have bought in the past plus stuff I already own, my question is “Can Microsoft actually make good hardware”? There is a very good reason for asking this very question and we go on to discuss future Microsoft hardware, should you trust this Software giant to make hardware that works on there very own operating system?
Microsoft VX-6000 Webcam
Jul 18th
Microsoft VX-6000 Webcam – a 1.3MegaPixel, Wide Angle desktop webcam which seems to be very cheap from its RRP and looks like a bargain. The numbers and stats on the side of the box look amazing, its made by a named brand (Microsoft) and claims to work well in low-light – what can possible go wrong?
Microsoft Security Essentials
Jun 25th
Microsoft have been busy working on a replacement for there OneCare as in “All in One” AntiVirus + Spyware application which will be Free once it comes out. A couple of days ago they allowed 75,000 copies into the wild for people to test it out, with versions for XP, Vista/Win7 32bit & 64Bit.
Webcam – Low Frames per Second
May 6th
I was recently messing with the various webcam’s that I own which include the Creative Optia Pro to the Microsoft NX6000 and including a cheap one from ALDI. I was confused why I was only pushing out 6FPS – was there a problem with the computer? The Operating system? Was the bandwidth an issue or was it just plain madness?
Will Windows 7 be as fast when it goes Gold
Feb 3rd
I have seen many reviews of the Beta of Windows 7 and even tested it myself – I agree it is faster “out of the box” then Vista and uses less memory, less services are running and by all accounts seems to b the answer to Microsoft Prayers. The thought on my mind and I know this from every single beta MS has ever put out there – will the end product be as good?
I see this as a make or break time for MS in terms of Operating systems – they still make lots of money anyhow on Servers and people buying machines with Windows pre-installed but were they make there real money is not from consumers but from the 1000′s of licences companies buy for each desktop OS. Even when they do bring out Windows 7 – many companies will want to wait for Service pack one.
Microsoft bring out a T-Shirt (SoftWear)
Dec 8th
DOS T-Shirt
Microsoft is going from marketing computer programs to making clothes, with a new line of graphic tees dubbed “Softwear by Microsoft.”
“Softwear,” instead of software. Get it?
t’s no surprise that Crispin Porter & Bogusky — the agency Microsoft is relying on to make it cool — had a hand in the line of urban geek shirts expected to hit select stores on Dec. 15. Crispin conceived of the collection, the branding and many of the designs, as well as all the marketing materials, an agency representative said.
Microsoft Mobility Pack
Oct 11th
I was looking for a proper Laptop Webcam, something High reselution, small and designed from the start for a Laptop. I by chance came across Microsoft Mobility Pack and this is as follows:
High Definition 2.0 Megapixel Video(LifeCam) with built in Microphone and has a fitting for attachment to a Laptop. The Reseltuion is 1600×1200 which is not bad – of course for video work (Ustream etc) they do not support this high a resolution. The mouse is a Laser mouse and the USB Dongle fits into the mouse itself which takes one battery.
The Price for this was £34 – which I personally think is very good, the original price quoted was £49 and I have seen them on-line for £60+ – I am happy to pay that much, the specs are good (2mp, laser Mouse etc) and the price is good. I will be using the mouse on my Acer One as it goes. I will make a montage for you later – to show the various Camera’s.
