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:
You can viscerally see the cut-throat action between these two formats. First we heard two weeks ago that Apple was playing the good-doer in an attempt to lift the poor, befuddled, out-of-date record companies from poverty and actually start collaborating with them. They were working diligently on a project called “Cocktail” which aims to revitalize the days of old when you would put on an album and chill out.
This new file format would be a mixture of RAR, Shockwave and Flash file formats by incorporating things like track lists, original artwork, lyrics and genuine interactivity all packaged within an entire album as opposed to single tracks which has become the industry standard.
It looks like the release of Windows 7 is closing in on us. Microsoft recently confirmed that they will release their first Release Candidate of Windows 7 in the beginning of May. If you’re a MSDN or Technet subscriber, you’ll be able to get in on a early download now. The public will be able to download it starting today.
Well, what does the new Windows offer? From the video below, you could probably tell that Windows 7 will offer a lot of graphical improvements to the user interface. However, there are a lot more important new features worth mentioning.
A new cool feature implemented in Windows 7 is the remote media streaming ability. All you have to do is add your Windows Live ID to your Windows Media Library, and you’ll be able to stream all your media across different computers! This can definitely save you a LOT of disks, and time.
If you’re used to the XP interface, you won’t have to fear transitioning to Windows 7. Microsoft says that the new Windows 7 will have a XP Mode, to guarantee that all your programs will run without compatibility issues.
From what we think, it looks like Microsoft really learned a lesson from Windows Vista. It seems like Windows 7 won’t come out till every little thing is tweaked to perfection. Let’s hope it does! Take a look at Microsoft’s Windows 7 page if you want to get some detailed information on the latest features.
After more than a year of beta testing, IE8 is finally available for download!
Due to the not-so-great previous versions of Internet Explorer, Microsoft finally put a lot of work into their newest web browser. The recently released Internet Explorer 8 offers many new improvements in both scripting support and user interface.
The most important improvements of Internet Explorer8 were the improvements in the support of web scripts such as CSS, and AJAX. Previously, certain advanced web pages will not load properly/load slowly when viewed with Internet Explorer. However, with this new release, most people would agree that browsing speeds and script support are close to that of Firefox and Opera.
Of course, there have been many additions to the browsing interface itself. One cool thing added is called Web Slices. This new feature allows you to view updated information directly within your favorites bar. With this, you can easily view updated information such as weather information and Facebook status updates. This is how it looks:
This is just an update for the last guy in HK to download this.
If you are a Halo fan and don’t know that the long-anticipated game Halo Wars demo is now available to download on Hong Kong’s Xbox Live – here’s your head’s up! For the 2 of you who read Neonpunch.com that are unfamiliar with Halo Wars, here is a description of the game:
Halo Wars is an upcoming Strategy video game for the Xbox 360 gaming console. It is developed by Ensemble Studios, and will be their last project. The game takes place in the world of Halo, where you can create armies of Spartans, Worthogs, and more to take into combat. In Halo Wars, you can experience the battles of the UNSC and the convenant by playing as either of the two races. When you think you’re good enough, you can go play the Multiplayer Mode where you can challenge up to 5 other people in an online skirmish with the New Xbox Experience. There, you can choose to command the UNSC, Covenant, or an unique civilization, each with their own unique characteristics. You can also use Ancient Forerunner technology to create your unique civilization to gain an advantage in battle.
Don’t wait any longer, you can download the demo here! The full game is expected to release in Hong Kong on February 26, 2009. You can pre-order the game through HMV Hong Kong for only HK$329 and get a “Warthog” Token Card as a reward! Hurry up, pre-order ends February 15th! Get your copy now before time runs out and you’re the last one without a copy – you know who you are.
A true Hong Kong good of desire for techie collectors.
GOD teaming up with Microsoft have come up with these limited edition computer mouse styles. One is following the typical Hong Kong ceramic pattern and the other is taken from the Chinese animal chess game.
Both of them are available in limited quantities now from GOD for HK$560 each. See below for more images.
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