If you’re not looking at Microsoft, you’re missing out!

It’s October 2011 and from what I can see, Microsoft is on a hot streak.  With the recent slew of product updates and releases, Microsoft annouces more, innovates more, and shows us more of whats to come. For the Microsoft slow moving behemoth, this really is welcome change.

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Google Music: What’s the point?

I’m not sure I see any benefits in Google’s latest product, Google Music.

“Music Beta is a new service from Google that gives you instant access to your
personal music collection without the hassle of wires or syncing. Add your music
collection and listen on the web or any compatible Android device.” Honestly, its a Mozy backup of your current music library with Google apps for playback on your Goog-devices. Continue reading

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TheMissingFeature: Zune Music on Xbox Dashboard

Zune is great, even slicker on the Xbox 360.  But why am I stuck to use an exclusive app instead of having complete integration.  Xbox 360 can play your music in the mini dashboard (streaming or stored) whether on the dashboard or in-game.  Why not enable Zune have this same functionality?

#TheMissingFeature  @Xbox Please enable Zune Music on the mini dashboard in #Xbox so I can #Zune while gaming on #XboxLive.

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TheMissingFeature: Exchange Mailbox Search on Windows Phone 7

A feature available since Exchange 2007 and Windows Mobile 6 is the ability to search your entire Exchange Mailbox from your Windows Mobile phone.
(Ref. http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2007/05/28/3402914.aspx)

#TheMissingFeature  Microsoft, where is Exchange Mailbox Search for Windows Phone 7?

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Why everyone loves Windows Phone 7

What’s to love about the new Windows Phone?

A lot, in fact.  Windows Phone 7 is an all-new mobile operating system for 2010 from Microsoft. The interface is clean and fast and works great  for business AND personal use. I myself was a long-time Windows Mobile and Android user, but I recently picked up the HD7 from T-Mobile and I am truly surprised at the new Windows Phone. Here are my thoughts: Continue reading

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