Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Microsoft and Hardware
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 02:30 PM
I'm building a new computer based on a Shuttle design to donate to my local church (a silent auction fundraiser for the children's ministry), and I decided I wanted to buy components to make it look as customized as possible. The Shuttle I purchased has a white/grey motif, so I bought a Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard and mouse combo that was down at my local Costco store. The best part? It's a limited edition "Ice" colour that is meant to be an accessory for an iMac, but it looks awesome with the computer case. Top that off with a silver Samsung 172N 17" LCD monitor, and you have a great looking computer!
This got me thinking about Microsoft hardware. I tend to only buy Microsoft keyboards and mouses, and lately I've switched over to their networking gear and love it - slick setup, solid hardware, and it just looks damn good. The hyperlink above takes you to their "hardware history" timeline - I had no clue they've been at this for 20 years! Go check out the timeline - it's a very interesting look at what Microsoft has been doing in the hardware sector over the past two decades.
So why doesn't Microsoft build a Pocket PC? There are some very valid reasons why they haven't, but for the sake of argument, if Microsoft built a Pocket PC, would you buy it?
This got me thinking about Microsoft hardware. I tend to only buy Microsoft keyboards and mouses, and lately I've switched over to their networking gear and love it - slick setup, solid hardware, and it just looks damn good. The hyperlink above takes you to their "hardware history" timeline - I had no clue they've been at this for 20 years! Go check out the timeline - it's a very interesting look at what Microsoft has been doing in the hardware sector over the past two decades.
So why doesn't Microsoft build a Pocket PC? There are some very valid reasons why they haven't, but for the sake of argument, if Microsoft built a Pocket PC, would you buy it?
