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  1. Does MS enjoy creating products that people will never by? How about ones that’ll never produce a profit in return? Did they think they’d be able to ride on the Fold’s coattails? The only hardware outside Xbox line in almost two decades that they’ve had mild success with is the traditional Surface. It’s just a joke at this point. Yet another DOA product.
    8 points
  2. Who didn't see this coming. Thick, expensive and even the battery capacity is ordinary. Disappointing effort from the surface team.
    8 points
  3. LibreOffice 7.0 approaches half a million downloads in week one

    i dont see any reason to pay for office suites. free applications like libre office and only office works great for home needs. their MS office format support is also improving
    6 points
  4. Facebook News will exclude U.S. publishers with ties to political entities

    I was thinking along the lines of "There goes most of the news"
    6 points
  5. Beautiful device, but way overpriced. I don't understand how tech companies calculate and justify the price of dual screen devices. Sounds like this: "Hey, our device has 2 screens instead of 1! So let's double to price of a device which has similar specs!!" Technology-wise, it's only the screen that is doubled, not all the rest... Also, at $1400, they could at least have added a high-end camera.
    5 points
  6. No NFC makes it an automatic no-buy from me. Sorry, but carrying my wallet around with me is a backwards step IMO.
    4 points
  7. The right price? No it isn’t.
    4 points
  8. If you are using Facebook as your news source, you're doing it wrong.
    4 points
  9. Chrome 86 experiment will obscure URL paths to stop phishing

    which could see more people come to rely on Search Yeah, that's exactly where Google sells top results to the malicious websites. Don't be evil.
    3 points
  10. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    IMO, that's WAY over priced for ANY phone! Wouldn't spend that much on any phone, even if it was that last one ever made and no matter who made it. For that amount, I'd get something truly useful like a whole new, real computer, or a new engine for my car, even though it doesn't need it.
    3 points
  11. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    I could not agree more with the article. This is a phone that had cool equipment 18 months ago. Now, it is dated. The problem Msft has is that they think people will buy their stuff because they are Msft. No, people will buy their stuff because it has all the latest and greatest stuff in it, if it is from msft. Windows phone was crap, and they charged top dollar for it. Nobody bought it. I don't see people buying this thing. For giving that feedback about windows phone, I was branded a traitor by some of the people at Msft. So, they double down on a failed strategy, but I'm sure it will work great this time.
    3 points
  12. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    "To be fair, this is a first-generation product" Yep, and if they come out of the park next year with a proper flagship but they've priced this years at $699? As if they can suddenly say "right, we're doubling the price". This is a bad price for a consumer. But it's the right price for a company already working on V2 if they want to bring another version to market. Come on Rich, you're smarter than this, this is a price to make a viable long term business. This is a reactionary and poor editorial. There are ways to lessen the impact for consumers, like bundling other products to entice people. Throw in the Pen for pre-orders, the Headphones and maybe it becomes more attractive.
    3 points
  13. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    no nfc, no wireless, older processor and 6 gb ram? overpriced too, well no its dead on arrival.
    3 points
  14. Ouch Microsoft. At that price? With mid-range specs? It’s like you want it to fail!
    3 points
  15. It's a clear business use device, so they're not going for mainstream. They'll also probably be sold as a group with either a surface pro or a laptop as a business package. What's 'business' about it. It doesn't have any differentiating features business users would be interested in from other mid rangers.
    3 points
  16. Facebook News will exclude U.S. publishers with ties to political entities

    Why not? Look who is in charge of the US. People actually elected him. Look at the POS he was running against, he was the better of the two options....still looking like the better of the two options. You all act like he was running against George Washington or Gandhi, Clinton was terrible.
    3 points
  17. Why not? Look who is in charge of the US. People actually elected him.
    3 points
  18. Wait so I can't get news from UltraConservativeRightWingNewsToday.com through this now?.... ugh.........
    3 points
  19. Here's what's new for Windows 7 and 8.1 this Patch Tuesday

    MS really needs to allow currently non-ESU users to purchase their personal ESU. With the debatable improvement over WIndows-7 by WIndows-10 and its wretched updating mechanisms, those of use who value stability and reliability stay with Windows-7. Yes, it may not have all the fluff and dubious enhancements of Windows-10; but it gets the job done. Priority number one!
    3 points
  20. This would be unusably annoying to me. I wouldn't use search, more... I would use a different browser, more.
    2 points
  21. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    This article misses the point completely. Microsoft isn't calling it a phone because if it really was marketed as a phone, it would be exactly what you described, overpriced with mid-range specs. It's a Surface. Surface is synonymous to not-so-cutting edge specs, overpriced but beautiful hardware with unique productivity tricks. Just look at the appeal of the Surface Book (overpriced laptop), Surface Studio (overpriced all-in-one) and Surface Go 2 (overpriced Pentium tablet). But if you can get more work done on a $1,399 Duo than a pricier Galaxy Fold or a camera superpower like the iPhone 11 Pro Max, then wouldn't that mean that the Duo eventually pay for itself faster than what a non-productivity focused phone can do? Microsoft is really selling the software experience and the form factor. Particularly the aspect ratios of both screens which is something the Samsung Fold and LG G8x both fail miserably on. That being said, Microsoft needs to overcome 3 major challenges - Getting the marketing right. Pitching it as a productivity device and putting the specs on the background. Microsoft needs to highlight how the aspect ratio of the screens can upset single screen phones with superior specs. - Getting the software right. I'm worried that this is launching too early. Half-baked software will really kill the momentum unless they already have a plan set for a 2nd gen device. The app pairs feature looks very promising and looks far better executed than Samsung's take on it. - Getting the demographics right. Microsoft needs to be absolutely certain that there is a crowd of people who prefer getting actual work done with Office apps during situations where they can't take out their laptop or tablet over things like social media, watching movies or doing serious photography. I'm personally really excited with this new category. I never really cared about hardware specs and can settle with a midrange camera if I can get more work done on this thing. But the software better be polished because once it becomes frustrating to use, that price tag proposition is going to fall apart. I'm pretty optimistic though if Microsoft's own employees are using them to get work done.
    2 points
  22. Mozilla is laying off 250 employees as part of corporate restructuring

    I hope not, that would mean that we are stuck with one browser Engine and that is never a good thing. You are still one of those people who think Google has 100% control of chromium. Hate to break it to you, but they don't. You are making assumptions on what I think, well you are 100% incorrect and I did not say anything what so ever about Google having control about anything. We need competition otherwise things don't improve, you only have to look at the CPU market and how Intel rested on it laurels until AMD started to produce processors that to be honest knocks the socks off intel stuff. Now intel is taking notice. The same with the phone market and having only two operating systems and one of then you can not have without buying the manufactures phone, Android and IOS is to be honest both as bad as each other in different ways, they need a third party to give them both a kick up the backside. In the U.K we had Sky Tv for years as more or less the only pay Tv system others came, and they went as sky forced them out. Then netflix came and that was it, now sky have proper competition, and they were so worried they even decided to have their own streaming service. now there are a few in the U.K. Sky still has a large market, mainly because of that silly game people watch where two teams kick a ball around a field until someone gets it in a net hanging on poles, but they have still lost a lot of customers. Oh yes, I know there is Cable, but that is only available to a limited amount of people. so competition is good. Except your comparsion does not make sense. Both AMD and Intel work with i386/AMD64 architecture... that would be Chromium. Yet both companies can develop on their own, that would be Microsoft, Google, Opera and so on I was just trying get across that you need competition and having one browser engine is not a great idea. AMD and Intel may work with the same architecture, but the technology to get it is different. Having one browser engine ​​​​​​would put too much power into one organisation hands. But the thing is, as long as the core of it is open source, anyone can fork it and do whatever they want with it so it really doesn't matter if it dominates because no one has any real control over it. That's very different compared to what it was like with Microsoft and Internet Explore where they controlled it from top to bottom, Google doesn't have that control here and if they go in the wrong direction or too move too slow, you can bet that others will fork it and take control away, it's too easy for them to do that.
    2 points
  23. 2015 Neowin post cited as "Prior Art" in a patent application

    I got this PM from a person who just joined Neowin today. At first I thought it was spam until I read it and looked into it. So I looked it up and found the PDF of the application ... on page 13 under prior art I found this .. It was referencing this post
    2 points
  24. Here's where you can pre-order Microsoft's Surface Duo

    It's very expensive and why? Why do you need this? What problem does it solve? What will it do better than the latest Samsung phone? Is it even a good phone? You can't use it with one hand for a start, although someone did suggest that you can carry the phone around with the screens folded out :-/, really? Why would you want two screen exposed in your pocket while out and about? How do you know who is calling without answering?, Someone did suggest that peek-a-boo screen opening movement but that looks like it won't work easily. Whats the difference between looking and answering? Who has the dexterity to perform that movement without accidentally answering? I'm prepared to be blown away by some great feature that I have not seen but I don't think its worth it. Im going to call it now, this will fail. Sorry party people.
    2 points
  25. We are objective fans?
    2 points
  26. Turns out it was ISP related. For some reason the modem hadn't been rebooted for 26x days and kinda 'hung' on something. A reset fixed the issue and everything is working again as it should be. And rabobank.nl can be reached and visited again. Thx for the help and replies!
    2 points
  27. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    the sheer hubris at microsoft is mind blowing. yes it is pretty, yes the idea is nice ... but for heavens sake this thing has a screen resolution and hardware that is barely midrange these days and they try to charge 1400 for 64gb and 6gb ram? what drugs are they on? if it was 800, i'd say ok, because the double screen is an nice new feature but honestly with that kind of hardware it should go for around 6-700 after the initial introduction hpye. this pricing is inexcuseable.
    2 points
  28. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    Nice editorial. And you, perfectly, stated the biggest problem with this device: Unless you're planning to carry around a second device for some reason, this will replace the smartphone in your pocket. That means that before Microsoft gives you new functionality with the Surface Duo, it needs to be able to take what your existing phone already does, and do it as well or even better. People who pay more than $1000 for their phones expect high-end at that price. So we can expect that those that are still interested in the Duo, are using high-end phones. Now, would anyone with a high-end Android phone or iPhone be crazy enough to replace their phone 100% by the Duo?
    2 points
  29. Here's where you can pre-order Microsoft's Surface Duo

    Good luck Microsoft.
    2 points
  30. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    You're saying that it's OK to price it at $1400 just so it will seem like a better deal if they ever make a real flagship phone?
    2 points
  31. Here's where you can pre-order Microsoft's Surface Duo

    $1400-$1500, lol
    2 points
  32. What guarantees does Microsoft have they'll continue to support and update the phone for a few years? I remember when my company deployed the Microsoft Lumia 950s and got burned when Microsoft decided to kill W10M. I'd be surprised if any company had interest in deploying these really expensive unproven phones to anyone but executives wanting something flashy. It may seem counterintuitive, but Microsoft should also release a phone at mid-range prices with maybe something both unique and compelling to get people to buy it. They could also take a successful strategy from their Windows Phone days and release a cheap dumbphone version of their OS. There were zero affordable devices for W10M which definitely contributed to the killing of their mobile efforts since most consumers were rational and didn't want to spend a lot for a flagship device with signs of death on the horizon. Nokia's cheap dumbphones still make a lot of money and not everyone is into smartphones. Include access to Microsoft services, NFC payments, great battery, and a fair camera and it could be well received if they do it right.
    2 points
  33. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    Is there a reason why Rich keeps regurgitating these articles? The 855 is not midrange. Midrange is something like the 765 or the 690. The 855 has the same cpu performance as the 865. He has a better argument with things like nfc. Nfc is a feature I'll miss (Samsung pay is fantastic!). Refresh rate is nice but even Samsung disables hig refresh rate when going full resolution. Until someone can show me real world benefits of 5g (the only good 5g is the Verizon but the range is awful) I'll pass.
    2 points
  34. More Surface Duo images leak, this time with accessories

    Don't the foldable phones have a screen on the outside? This has no outside screen. If this inane argument is really important , fold it closed with both screens on the outside. FFS PS - Did everyone miss the demos where barely opening the phone shows a peek of information in the margins. It is quite clever. Like many they have no ######ing clue how this device works, but yet are keen to criticize, even though using the phone with both screens visible when closed never even ######ing occurred to them, yet most children would have figured it out. (Make up an insane strawman, and beat it like a dead horse.) FFS From what I read it's not negative criticism, but rather legitimate wondering how it will play out practically. The issue with new tech is that it will always be seen as a problem to some initially, until they either use it or get used to it. Eg. Apples "no physical keyboard" phone. My initial reaction was that it wouldn't work, then when I saw it on videos I thought it had potential in a generation or two, and now it's EVERYWHERE! But there will always be legitimate concerns initially. So calm down, take a deep breath and a sip of your milk, and don't be a Karen.
    2 points
  35. This thing will go on sale after the first month. DOA with the pricing.
    2 points
  36. In what world is this device considered to be flagship? It isn't just that what it does have is disappointing, it's also a case of what it is missing. It isn't remotely close to being a flagship device.
    2 points
  37. Saying it's thick seems a little unfair considering the form factor. The Galaxy Fold is 15.5mm thick when folded, so I don't think this is outrageous. The rest does suck though.
    2 points
  38. People use Facebook as a reputable news source? You cannot be that stupid. I will not believe it.
    2 points
  39. None at all? I dunno man seems like nearly 1900 so far. Don't be daft, you know he's talking about launch titles that pull people into buying the console. I personally didn't buy a PS2 back in the day until GTA3. PS3 I held off on until a few decent games hit on there. And if we go with the South Park metric of arguing (their console wars episode), the initial competition means everything as it can establish which console you and your friends all jump on. That's one of the reasons PS4 came ahead, just out of price. So while I love what Microsoft's been doing, love GamePass, it is worrisome to lose a title that people were expecting it to launch with. We'll see how it pans out though...
    2 points
  40. Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021

    The delay will help...just look at Crackdown 3. /s
    2 points
  41. Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021

    I'd bet money that's the real reason for this. They're having to overhaul things to the extent that it's not feasible to get it out in time. COVID is just a convenient excuse.
    2 points
  42. I hope not, that would mean that we are stuck with one browser Engine and that is never a good thing.
    2 points
  43. Build Version is 19041.450 Only because a *cumulative update* was released. After installation of this Cumulative update your OS build is 19041.450 Yes and? It didn’t install a new build. If updated your current build.
    2 points
  44. Wait for 5 years and this public profiles will have a rating to rate how good or bad you are, just like black mirror style
    2 points
  45. Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 20190 to the Dev channel

    Selecting which gpu has has been around for a while now, and using this interface in settings for a few updates now. The main addition here is manually telling windows which gpu is the performance option, as some systems have more than two gpus with several performance gpu options. It is good they are drawing attention to these features, as most systems have multiple gpus available with integrated gpus often left unused at the user and app level. Now if they can just get devs to flip the switch on concurrent SMP gpu functionality in gaming and compute loads, as SLI and even nvlink are no longer needed.
    1 point
  46. At $1,399, Microsoft's Surface Duo is tragically overpriced

    I didn't say that the quality of the camera is related to MP count. But f/2? When was the last time you saw f/2 aperture in a premium smartphone camera? I guess you didn't write this then?! To compare, this is $100 more than a Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra with the same amount of storage, but with a 108MP triple-lens camera,
    1 point
  47. Google Phone app beta can now be installed on most Android smartphones

    "Sadly, you will not be getting access to features like Call Screen and Verified Calls as they still remain exclusive to Google's Pixel lineup" That's a deal breaker for me since I get a lot of unwanted telemarketing calls in waves (despite registering my number against this practice). The Samsung dialer spam filter works mostly good, which is a big help.
    1 point
  48. *sigh* Trolling, ok. Sorry for bothering you then. Feel free to ignore me from now on if we can't have a normal talk.
    1 point
  49. Why are you calling these builds? It's a cumulative update... A build is 19041, a cumulative update is .450 Sounds like click bait when you call cumulative updates, builds.
    1 point