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Blue-ray DVD Vs. HD-DVD is going to be a big thing coming soon, since sony and Microsoft both showed what they are planning for them at CES.



2006 is going to be an interesting year to say for sure :P



Thanks for the awesome interview, it was a good read.]]>Jan 9th 2006 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Can't wait until tomorrow...]]>Jan 9th 2006 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


I thought the interview with Gates was pretty good and he seems to really be concerned with what is best for the consumer.]]>Jan 9th 2006 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


The 360 was most definitely the hottest item of the Christmas season.



Hotness isn't just defined by units sold, you know.]]>Jan 9th 2006 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
He's just stating a fact.]]>Jan 9th 2006 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Great work guys.]]>Jan 9th 2006 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


That's funny, seeing as how you guys own VirtualPC and with every point release it further completes the cycle of turning into a vaporware-esque piece of crap. Way to screw the pooch there, Billy.]]>Jan 9th 2006 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


As far as what Bill had to say, I was actually quite impressed. I own and use a Powerbook as my primary computer and will continue to buy Macs, but I think what Bill said about what's inside not mattering to consumers is right on (at least not the normal consumer). You'll probably see the mac user base grow slightly with if Intel chips yield smaller, cooler, and faster computers, but not much. The majority of consumers buy Microsoft PCs because it has Windows and they know how to use it (most just don't know the joys of OSX). I don't see Apple's switch to Intel affecting M$ too much. (I did think Gates' snide remark about Apple bankrupting its partners to be, well, a little snide....but funny).



As far as the hottest Christmas item, I would speculate that Apple sold more iPods (if you count all types) than Microsoft sold 360's. But if MS had made enough 360s.....then it's hard to say if the iPod would have outsold. Besides, Bill did say 'hottest' not 'best selling' and I tend to think of 'hottest' as 'most talked about' which the 360 certainly was.



I'm a little up in the air about their video services. I currently don't own a PMP, but both Apple and Microsoft's strategies will play a part when it comes time to buy one. I'll probably end up with an Apple product since they do UI, design, and integration better most of the time but it ultimately comes down to content. I'll buy a PlaysForSure or PMC device if MS pulls in more content providers.



Thanks again Engadget, now let's get some more CEO's!]]>Jan 9th 2006 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


I have to admit though, being a big Mac dude, I dislike Bill Gates a little less the more I read his interviews. He is someone I could probably approach in person, whereas I'd be afraid to death to even look at Steve Jobs.



Fishes,

narco. ]]>Jan 9th 2006 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
+-they only shipped 330,000 360s to stores in the US

+-300,000 STILL sit on store shelves in Japan

+-360 is selling slower there than the refurbed dreamcasts that were released in Japan.

+-Nintendo DS sold nearly 4 million units this holiday in US and Japan combined... 4 MILLION.... GBmicro was the next top seller... then ps2, then psp... THEN 360.. sure it was hot, but only because they advertised everywhere.. buzz does not equal sales, Bill.. sorry, but your system didnt even beat the psp.



the 360 never had a chance to sell what it could have, and now, it wont.]]>Jan 9th 2006 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
Damn, this is it! Finally we get clear through Mr Gates' mind. His main interest is not into technology, art, humanism or whatever could really make the world a better place. He's interested in playing with his Xbox! I can't believe that! It's a quote from the man himself! No way! The richest man on earth! That's crazy! He could be spending time for his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, or simply for his family, but no, he's spending most of his Christmas playing Project Gotham Racing or whatever! Arghhh, the end of the world is near my friends...]]>Jan 9th 2006 2:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/I often say that this is the last format battle there will ever be, because everything is going to go online



Actually I think he meant the last disk format war. Because music has gone online and there's still a format war (iTunes vs. PlaysForSure vs. MP3).



Glad he's still fighting for Managed Copy.]]>Jan 9th 2006 2:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


In the debate over whether the iPod or XBox was the "hottest" item this Christmas, I think we have to look at more than just numbers. The XBox could sell twice as many units as the iPod, but my mother would never speak the words "I was thinking maybe I need an XBox. Maybe I'll get one for your dad, he wants one, and if I like it I can get one too." Once the XBox gets marketed as a media device, like Bill seems to be indicating he hopes to have happen, it might flow into the baby-boomer and older markets, but until "everyone" is the demographic Microsoft is shooting for with the XBox, popularity comparisons are apples-to-oranges. The way they are marketed right now, the XBox is aiming for our hardcore gamer friends, the iPod is aiming for anyone breathing.]]>Jan 9th 2006 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


But when Playstation 3 is released, all that changes.



And yeah, Bill doesnt have any PMP of his own - his kids do, his wife might, but i doubt Bill does. Thats like asking your grandma whether she's got The Roots or The Shins on her playlist.]]>Jan 9th 2006 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


As paris hilton would say : "Thats hot" (as she does to everything). Good interview though.]]>Jan 9th 2006 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
I thought the interview with Gates was pretty good and he seems to really be concerned with what is best for the consumer.}"



How true, Steve Jobs(Wannabe) has a real issue with dealing with humans. He is a heartless bastard, egomanic. I feel sorry for his daughter Lisa(Pirates of Silicon Valley). What a small prick Steve is.



While everyone seems to hate Bill Gates, yet because of his work now like 98% of pc users use a computer because of Windows progression and ease of use. Compared to 20 years ago when only "Geeks" used pc's.





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Xbox neat. Played at Christmas.



Format war. Boring... Zzzzzz...



GUI important to Microsoft 10 years too late.



He and his kids own an iPod, just like everyone else as Microsoft; He lied about it though.



Annnnnnd that's it. Tada! Boring interview -- not that I blame Engadget -- Bill is just a boring guy.

]]>Jan 9th 2006 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
Well then, why is this about apple switching to Intel such a big deal if the end users don't really care whats inside the machine?



Oh, BTW, good job w/the interview]]>Jan 9th 2006 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/




Its not philosophy ipod sales eclipsed all xbox sales including the future sales bill sez they'll sell this year. Factor in accessories and games and now your price point is very similier to that of the top tier ipod or more. Call me a fanboy, that is a fact not an opinion. If the units were available to the public, would they have sold 7 million units this season? Not even close. Thats like selling an ipod at launch with only 12 available Albums on itunes. Use the same generality for your old xbox games vs your own cd library if you want to get picky. Keep in mind I'm getting an xbox360 so am I still a fanboy? At least apple had the sense to increase the ipod production way before the holiday season. My only real point is Bill is a cracky if he thinks the xbox360 was the hottest selling item this season. They hardly sold any this season if you ask me if you factor in the fact that most people prepaid back in September.



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good job on your part though, EN.]]>Jan 9th 2006 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Saying interface design is a priority is like saying that “customers should be able to access their content anywhere, anytime and on any device,” it is just in the playbook of generic positive things a spokesperson is supposed to say. Meanwhile Larry Page actually took an HCI course at Stanford, and is smart enough to figure out that companies who recruit the best user interface designers (or at least officially have the job position) get products with better interfaces.



Great interview guys!

]]>Jan 9th 2006 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 9th 2006 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
22. Definately the "hottest" item this christmas season. And by hottest I mean the overheating problems. One of my friends got one and we clocked the temp at 150 degrees. Has anyone heard if the PS3 will over heat like this?

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I would be interested in the instrument you used to clock your friend's 360 temperature at 150 degrees (celsius/fahrenheit)



On another note, will work for xbox

;)]]>Jan 9th 2006 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/
I also like MS for going for HD-DVD, since with blu-ray you can forget about making a copy of your movie.

Microsoft likes everything to be compatible and to work with eachother......While Sony like everyone to use there stuff, and only there stuff.



BILL GATES...This Buds for you.]]>Jan 9th 2006 7:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


- They cant keep up with demand and demand will stay for years to come

- Japan isnt important anymore, they flopped there, they dont really care, they beat Nintendo last time round without Japan

- 330k sold in the US? Wrong. More like 1.3mill.]]>Jan 9th 2006 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


You have hit it! Gmail is the one with best UI out there! LOL]]>Jan 9th 2006 8:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Hottest item does NOT come down to how many were sold. Thats like saying a plastic bag was the hottest item since it technically got sold with every item everyone purchased over the Christmas period.



Comparing iPods and 360s is a stupid thing to do because they are totally different types of products. Just think about it...



An iPod is owned and used by individuals. If you have 4 people in your family, its possible to have 4 ipods, if not more in your household.



On the otherhand, game consoles like the xbox, while technically owned by one person, are used by many people simultaneously... hence the need for multiple controllers. An average household would only need 1 xbox. Im sure you know at least one person who owns more than one ipod (e.g. shuffle + video) but is it equally common for someone to own 2 xboxs?



Game consoles and personal music players are completely different types of products. Its pointless to argue whether one is 'hotter' than the other.



If you still want to argue, you might want to multiply the xbox sales by 4 (or more) to make things more accurate... ]]>Jan 10th 2006 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Hmm... I can buy a DVD from every movie studio, and put it into any of the thousands of different DVD player models out there, and it will play the video.



If I want to download TV, I can watch ABC videos on only iTunes and the iPod, and I can only watch CBS shows on an XP/2000 pc with Google Video Player. I can probably buy movie download from a couple other places that won't run on portable media players.



Hm, which is more straightforward?



When will I be able to buy video downloads from several different stores and be able to play them on any media player? I don't see it happening any time in the next few years.]]>Jan 10th 2006 1:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 10th 2006 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Xbox Live is amazingly elegant, and Game Achievements add a lot to every game. It's awesome.]]>Jan 10th 2006 2:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


I love how he spins Apple as the company that borrows other companies innovations. Don't even get me started on the UI.]]>Jan 10th 2006 2:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


They beat nintendo with out japan? Nintendo never competed against them, they don't come close to sharing the same target market. But did Game Cube still turn a wicked Profit....Ummm yes yes I think they did sir. Last but certainly not least, you can't have the hottest Iteam if there is no item to attain. When xbox has a number one console anywhere then they can talk about what they did and didn't do to nintendo. Till then watch your back Sony's coming.



Great interview though...I still think bill gates is evil. There is no ammount of interviews that will change that. Beware of cakes mr gates..Beware oh Cakes!]]>Jan 10th 2006 4:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


I do think it is fair to say that the pc industry leverages from apple too. Firewire etc



Why would bill gates have an IPOD???? Ipods are great but because the primary support is for mp3 the sound is a bit naff compared to oggvorbis devices. he will have an iRiver with oggvorbis playback thats what I would have if i could afford it.



As a side note has anybody else noticed that their 360 got really hot the first few weeks but not after that?Both mine and my wifes 360 did this.]]>Jan 10th 2006 4:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Actually, I think he'll have a device that supports WMA format. ;) Maybe one that doesn't use only DRM licensed from Apple... oh wait, Apple won't license it to anybody, that's out the window anyway. *sigh*]]>Jan 10th 2006 6:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/Jan 10th 2006 6:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Yeah, that's right. As long as MS can control the "open" platform and profit from it.

Bill, you are such a comedian.]]>Jan 10th 2006 8:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/09/the-engadget-interview-bill-gates-again/


Ha ha! Cheesiest line ever!]]>Jan 10th 2006 8:37AM