Be the first in Hong Kong to play with the newest Office 2010 features.
Microsoft Hong Kong announced today the release of Office 2010 Public Beta for free download right here. So, now you have yourself the new Windows 7, and you’re going to want to make your Office suite of software look just as good. This preview will run on your PC until October 31, 2010 when Microsoft will ask you to fork over real money for the final release.
While Google Docs has a huge headstart, cloud computing hasn’t really taken Hong Kong by storm (yet), and so Microsoft still has good marketshare. If this new version of Office can give users all the new social media bells and whistles that cloud computing productivity suites have, then they could still be in the game at least until the Google Chrome OS comes out.
There are several new features in Office 2010, but the big one is Outlook Social Connector which brings communications history, business collaboration and social network feeds directly into Outlook, with support for Windows Live and SharePoint Server. This feature brings business and social networking to the work force. Does that mean we’re going to be even less productive? Let the boss decide.
Microsoft Hong Kong brings your social network to your Xbox 360.
Hong Kong Xbox360 owners can now keep up with their Facebook posts and tweets from Twitter without having to put down their controllers.
You can share real-time status updates and photos with your friends, as well as your favorite gaming moments from television to Facebook. Gamers can also show off their gaming prowess by posting updates to Facebook about the latest achievements they’ve earned!
Gamers can also stay connected to their friends and family by posting and reading Tweets from the comfort of their living room via Xbox LIVE. Xbox 360 owners can tell friends about the new game demo they’ve downloaded from Marketplace, or announce that they are about to host a multiplayer match without even having to get off their couch and walk to their PC! Gamers can also read, reply and post tweets to Twitter through Xbox LIVE.
Flash mobs, charity editions and Ella Koon usher in the new PC OS.
Microsoft Hong Kong released its new operating system Windows 7 in Hong Kong this past Saturday 24th of October. To celebrate they held a special launch event at Times Square, Causeway Bay. Neonpunch was there front row centre to document the event and the fact that the sexy Ella Koon官恩娜 was there to help promote the new operating system had nothing to do with our devoted attention to this operating system launch.
On hand to demonstrate the new operating system was the seven winners of the “Hong Kong Best Windows 7 Promoters” competition and Mr. Raymond Hung (Microsoft Hong Kong). The group showed a curious crowd of reporters and celebrity guest Ella Koon the unique features of Windows 7.
To help celebrate the event the software giant also held a special charity sale called “Windows 7 HK$377 Charity Offer Day” where 400 lucky people could buy the Windows 7 Ultimate Edition for the bargain price of HK$377 on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, the first person in line also got an additional free limited Windows 7 Ultimate Edition autographed by Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft.
If you want a rare Microsoft Hong Kong collectible, you’ll want to keep reading:
See how much you will be paying for the next version of the Microsoft OS.
Microsoft Hong Kong is getting ready to release Windows 7 into the market and here are the official prices:
Home Premium
Full Version: HK$1,699
Upgrade Version: HK$1.099
Professional
Full Version: HK$2,599
Upgrade version: HK$1,760
Ultimate
Full Version: HK$2,699
Upgrade Version: HK$1,860
Chinese and English versions will be released at the same time on October 22 (less than 3 years after Vista was released.)
To celebrate this special occasion, Microsoft Hong Kong will hold an exclusive “Windows 7 Charity Sale” on Oct. 24, 2009 (Saturday) at 11am. At this sale, 400 sets of a special version of Windows 7 Ultimate will be sold at a special price ofHK$377 on a first-come, first-served basis. All revenue from the sale will be donated to the Hong Kong Sports Institute to support local athletes in technological disciplines.The first buyer will not only be allowed to enjoy the HK$377 offer, they will also be entitled to an additional free limited Windows 7 Ultimate Edition autographed by Microsoft CEOSteve Ballmer! (location to be announced at this site the day before at 2pm)
A series of events beginning Oct. 24, 2009 to celebrate the Windows 7 launch, including press briefings, demonstrations of the unique features of Windows 7 by “Hong Kong’s 7 Best Windows 7 Promoters” and the Windows 7 Moving Showroom are being prepared, so you definitely will know that Windows 7 has launched in Hong Kong. If you want to keep track of everything that will be happening join the Windows 7 Hong Kong Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/Windows7HK.
Microsoft tries it again and this time they mean business.
Microsoft is going to be bringing over some new, exciting mobile phones to market at an event on October 6th. These new Microsoft smartphones (yes we know that’s a total oxymoron) are designed for different tastes, needs and price points, with and without keyboards, with and without touch screen and sounding like too many options already for the regular consumer.
These new phones will be rolled out into the world market this Fall and we’re keeping an eye on the Hong Kong release dates but judging from these preview screens it looks like they’ve gotten over the rude awakening they’ve got from Apple and Google and are now going to try and make something we, the consumers, can actually use.
Below is a video with an early build of Windows Mobile 6.5 on an Samsung Omnia II to give you a quick peek of some of the OS functions:
Microsoft doesn’t call it a comeback as the Zune HD steps up to the plate!
If you are screaming “WTF?!” right now, join the club. What happened to Microsoft’s “iPod Killer” the Zune and it’s newest incarnation: Zune HD?
First off, the overall appearance. The device seems to be like a combination of a Razr and a Sony X-series Walkman. It just has that long unwieldy look to it, like a TV remote control, yet it’s intriguing to say the least. Judging from the length, we’re a bit curious how comfortable it will be to use but time will tell. The device comes in two colors, silver and black.
The size is very similar to the Sony X-series Walkman with the Zune HD having a slightly taller screen. It’s also noticeably more compact compared to the iPhone being much less wide which can be good and bad. Although it can make it less cumbersome, less wide tends to lead to suffering from the smaller display and the device ends up thicker as a payoff. You have to shove those gears in somehow!
To unlock the device from prying eyes you’ll have to swipe upwards like a katana slash! After browsing for a bit, you can hit the nondescript ‘Home’ button (doesn’t everything have those?) at the bottom, differing from previous versions because it lacks joystick functionality.
The bottom of the device has a docking connection and the headphone jack but this seems like you’ll be plugging in your headphones and shoving the device upside down. Is there a specific reason for this?
The key thing about this device is that it supports 720p video software which can be purchased through Zune Marketplace software, which is available for download now. And of course you can search the internet with the “bestest” search engine ever: Bing.com. Naturally.
As of the writing of this article, the device is rumored to be released on September 8th. Our poor pocket books are going to be so demolished this Fall, with the 16GB costing HK$1,700 and the 32GB going for HK$2,300.
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