http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/ Engadget Comments for Microsoft completes Danger acquisition, creates new Premium Mobile Experiences division http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 2:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Well, nightmares are technically dreams. So, yeah, dream on.]]>Apr 15th 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Nah, never happen!
]]>Apr 15th 2008 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/It certainly hasn't happened yet for most of the world...]]>Apr 15th 2008 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Neither has an Apple-branded laptop or desktop if you want to play the pedantic marketshare game.]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/though i do wish danger remained it's own entity, i had a sidekick 2, and 3 for a total of 3 years, (worked a summer when i was 12 to get the 2) and i must say the interface is one of the best i've seen, and i've played with all sorts of blackberries, the winmo platform, and quite a few iphones.

although there is absolutely no way to run homebrew (besides getting a dev key) on the sidekick OS, if they were to make a new platform together (winmo + danger) it would be the openness of winmo combined with a, dare i say, easy to use interface.

i trust danger at the helm, though if microsoft is in the end calling the shots, it won't be fulfilled to it's potential (unless microsoft takes it's head out of it's ass that is..)]]>Apr 15th 2008 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
JAmerican]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
JAmerican]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Microsoft is having trouble developing something really cutting edge in house, so Danger is brought in.]]>Apr 15th 2008 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Riiiight... with a windows mobile device? Maybe they should be shooting for a grimace at first. You know, something that can actually be attained.]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Well if "Premium Mobile Experience" loosely translates to porn hosting, I could see where this could be possible.]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://web.archive.org/web/20000301023950/http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/phone/default.htm]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
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Dare i say my dreams of such a device would be nightmares.]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
The success of the iPhone (much to Ballmer's sweat-soaked dismay) pretty much guarantees it.

Microsoft: The Freedom to Innovate (TM)]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
I smile every time I look at my iPhone, so PMX = mission accomplished! Nice work guys!


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Haters can hate all they want... (ok, the Zune is kind of lame, I have an iPod... I'll give you that) but the potential is... well, it's potential anyway.

And yes, this obviously a good move for Danger more than MS.]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
You will burn in the Fires of Microsoft hell!]]>Apr 15th 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/^^coined^^


its really just gonna be a sidekick with the microsoft logo on it. ]]>Apr 15th 2008 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/


How about Microsoft makes a car that runs all Windows. Then you would have to reboot your car while doing 65 MPH on the freeway!]]>Apr 15th 2008 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
]]>Apr 15th 2008 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/I'm not hating MS, I use it all day but their stuff does crash.


Besides your phone would be called n00bPhone]]>Apr 15th 2008 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
which n00bie you be?]]>Apr 15th 2008 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
Microsoft needs to do to things to Make Win Mo 7 a success.

1. Needs a kick ass UI (One that will give the Iphone UI a run for its money). This going to have to include some serious quality control on hardware devices to make sure the UI is not sluggish or slow in any way (Force hardware vendors to use better hardware and not the minimum specs need to run the os). The UI should also be consistent with other Microsoft products. If I where Microsoft I would be taking a look at GUI technology like pointui that already offers a proven UI on top of Win Mo.

2. Tight integration with all other Microsoft products, making it a very fluid ecosystem. Microsoft is going to have to streamline the whole sync process and make it very easy to use (at least at the consumer edition). Microsoft will need to make it very easy (and fun) to plug and play the mobile devices with its entire product line (Zune, Sync, Vista, Xbox, etc). Microsoft will also need support a full-fledged media/software store (Including TV Shows/Movies will be a must) to compete with Itunes.
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Remember Plays For Sure? You can bet Samsung, Creative, and the rest of the "Stabbed in the Back by Microsoft" gang do.]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 15th 2008 5:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/
You raise a good point, it will be interesting to see what type of damage control MSFT does to correct that issue. I think once microsoft figures out the UI thing and drives for better hardware from the vendors, you'll see Win Mo sales stablize. At least that's what one would hope. With the Iphone nipping at MSFT's heels they are going to have to change the way they develop software.]]>Apr 15th 2008 7:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 16th 2008 1:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 16th 2008 12:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 16th 2008 4:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 16th 2008 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/microsoft-completes-danger-acquisition-creates-new-premium-mobi/Apr 19th 2008 1:25AM