June 18th - major announcement from Microsoft!

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by guest, Jun 15, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 1 of 9
  1. guest

    guest Guest

    Microsoft planning major announcement for June 18th


    Nokia dropping teasers for same day as Microsoft's big announcement

     
    guest, Jun 15, 2012
    #1
  2. allizomeniz

    allizomeniz Registered Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2009
    Posts:
    943
    I hate when companies do this. The reality never matches the hype. Just announce the stupid thing, whatever it is. when the time comes.
     
    allizomeniz, Jun 16, 2012
    #2
  3. guest

    guest Guest

    guest, Jun 16, 2012
    #3
  4. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Posts:
    3,931
    Location:
    Québec
    ah!

    i thought they were gonna announce a killswitch for Metro. lol
     
    moontan, Jun 16, 2012
    #4
  5. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,148
    Yeah, I heard 'tablet' as well.
     
    Hungry Man, Jun 16, 2012
    #5
  6. iammike

    iammike Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2012
    Posts:
    345
    Location:
    SE Asia
    Maybe they are going to announce Windows 9 ;)

    Also heard that they are going to announce a Tablet for use with Win 8 / Metro. As a lot of people will skip this version because of the missing Start Menu.

    Metro is perfect for tablets but not really for desktops.
     
    iammike, Jun 16, 2012
    #6
  7. guest

    guest Guest

    guest, Jun 16, 2012
    #7
  8. iammike

    iammike Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2012
    Posts:
    345
    Location:
    SE Asia
    Aren't MS going to remove all legacy code for the start menu from the Definitive Version ?

    http://www.winsupersite.com/article...397?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

     
    iammike, Jun 16, 2012
    #8
  9. guest

    guest Guest

    Where you saw Microsoft stating that?

    BTW Start8 is a bit different from older Start Menus.
     
    guest, Jun 16, 2012
    #9
  10. iammike

    iammike Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2012
    Posts:
    345
    Location:
    SE Asia
    Sorry edited my post after your reply with the quote and source to the article.
     
    iammike, Jun 16, 2012
    #10
  11. guest

    guest Guest

    He doesn't work for Microsoft. :D
     
    guest, Jun 16, 2012
    #11
  12. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,148
    Would you like to bet on the capability?
     
    Hungry Man, Jun 16, 2012
    #12
  13. Noob

    Noob Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2009
    Posts:
    6,491
    Woah i just hope this isn't true. If it really turns out like that, then i have no sympathy for Microsoft and hope their W8 is a major FAIL. So bad that they will have to patch it back in a short time or do a major redesign. :D
     
    Noob, Jun 16, 2012
    #13
  14. zapjb

    zapjb Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2005
    Posts:
    5,156
    Location:
    USA still the best. But barely.
    My guess is MS buying Nokia. Or at least some further entanglement between the two.
     
    zapjb, Jun 16, 2012
    #14
  15. tgell

    tgell Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2004
    Posts:
    1,097
    tgell, Jun 16, 2012
    #15
  16. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    Assuming it even is a tablet, what would be the point of going through the effort of making their own and then not making it a viable purchase with a high price tag?
     
    elapsed, Jun 16, 2012
    #16
  17. tgell

    tgell Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2004
    Posts:
    1,097
    I don't know. Microsoft would be between a rock and a hard place. If they come out with a really competitive tablet price and feature wise, then they would just be ~ Snipped as per TOS ~ their OEM's. Guess we will see what it is Monday.

    Edit: I don't like it but that is one of the advantages Apple has. They control the hardware and software.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Jun 16, 2012
    tgell, Jun 16, 2012
    #17
  18. guest

    guest Guest

    Another Nokia teaser for Monday, June 18th pops up

     
    guest, Jun 16, 2012
    #18
  19. guest

    guest Guest

    Microsoft wins, we have no clue what they are announcing

     
    guest, Jun 18, 2012
    #19
  20. NGRhodes

    NGRhodes Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2003
    Posts:
    2,380
    Location:
    West Yorkshire, UK
    If I was to guess it would be the annoucement of Windows Phone 8 based on the fact we have heard so little about it and Microsoft has kept the topic of this annoucement also quiet.

    Other new stuff, Win 8 and Win RT has been less secretive and plans have been discussed so no need to be so secretive about announcements.

    Now I wonder if they will announce the future of WP7 devices (if they are upgradable to WP:cool: ?

    Cheers, Nick
     
    NGRhodes, Jun 18, 2012
    #20
  21. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Posts:
    3,931
    Location:
    Québec
    moontan, Jun 18, 2012
    #21
  22. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    9,648
    Location:
    Lloegyr
    Not really. ;)
     
    Daveski17, Jun 18, 2012
    #22
  23. Kerodo

    Kerodo Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2004
    Posts:
    8,005
    ^ This should be a poll... :)
     
    Kerodo, Jun 18, 2012
    #23
  24. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    elapsed, Jun 18, 2012
    #24
  25. guest

    guest Guest

    Mysterious Microsoft press event to be held at LA's Milk Studios

     
    guest, Jun 18, 2012
    #25
Page 1 of 9
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...