Category Archives: Tech Opinions

Microsoft to partner with Best Buy

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Along with Samsung and Google, Microsoft will now have some dedicated space in Best Buy stores. This is good for the consumer because associates in these areas will be better trained and will be better able to serve the public. This move also gives more scale to Microsoft store operations, which is important as Microsoft continues to expand into areas like hardware, services, film and television production/development, and games.

Note: This might also level the playing field between Samsung, Google, and Microsoft and Apple for coolness and more importantly in the tablet space. Regardless if there is still showrooming going on, consumers will at least be able to get more information about all of these products before buying either in person or online.

http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/2013/06/google-releases-google-plus-dashboards-for-business-pages.html

Playstation vs XBOX: Who is the one?

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On the surface, the used game factor gives Sony a large edge. Plus, by offering legacy games through Playstation Network, fans can relive memories or newer generations can explore a much larger library of games.

The used game policy is not an absolute loss for XBOX. First, this is not going to affect any users who are currently using what is on the market right now. This policy will not affect XBOX 360 users, since the physical games from that console are not compatible with the new system. Internet connection? How many XBOX users do not have access to the Internet? This is also overblown. If these two topics are the reason Playstation is going to win, Sony needs to check themselves. It is still early and Sony better make sure that any studios are not planning to restrict their content to PCs and the XBOX One because the studios will have better protection for their intellectual property. Sony also needs to continue to work towards goodwill with their gaming community after the various hacks of their network.

The real winner here is the gamer who will have great choices for new consoles and a lot of options on the web or through their own personal mobile devices. Power to the gamer!

Google Plus: Use it or not interested?

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Does your business use Google Plus to connect with your customers and potential customers? Do you use it promote your business on the web on mobile devices or stationary computing devices? No? What is your take on this social network for your online persona or business social network strategy?

A. I use it for my business or to connect with friends, like minded people, or family.

B. I really only use either Facebook or Twitter.

C. I do not use social networks (neither does my business)

Okay with NSA surveillance?

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Are you okay with surveillance of web and mobile traffic and phone records by the NSA?

Yes. If it means stopping terrorism, I am fine with it.

No. I value my privacy, and I do not want to give it up despite the possibility that means that I am less safe.

Well, supposedly more than half of you agree with the first option. Does that describe you? We would like to know.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57588691-83/more-than-half-polled-ok-with-nsa-tracking-to-catch-terrorists/

One third of adults now own a tablet

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Like with cable and the telephone, the saturation point appears to be 85-90%. So market saturation will probably be a marketplace 2x or 2.5x what it is now. Then, consumers will replace them either because they no longer are capable of doing what they need to do, break, or the consumer just wants the latest or greatest. Large number, but it is not even close to being a plateauing market.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420197,00.asp

iOS 7: Does it matter?

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iOS 7 appears to be a mostly incremental upgrade. Many of the features (wallpapers, flat icons) either borrow from competitors or maintain parity with existing competition. What is lost in the debate over whether or not iOS 7 is ugly, unnecessary, beautiful simplicity, or a performance improvement is that it might not even matter. Apple has the best ecosystem to date. Developers know that Apple customers are more predisposed to purchase apps versus accept a free version full of ads. Many consumers have also invested a lot of money in media, such as music, apps, movies, and books. Neither one of these parties will outright reject the platform and ecosystem over a few icons looking too flat. Long term though, this may signal that Apple is not the innovator it was. It may also mean the end of the mystique that inspired such loyalty from the customer base. Is Apple still the gold standard for mobile? Only time will tell.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420161,00.asp