

Unable to compete, OEM bemoans Microsoft decision to step up











Source: Financial Times

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This entire article must be a troll
By CZroe on 8/7/2012 5:36:29 PM , Rating: 2
Seriously: How could Microsoft and DailyTech be comfortable with their explanation for Microsoft's actions and position? How can either imply that Acer and others have already failed to compete against the iPad and, thus, failed Microsoft, when Microsoft hasn't delivered on their end yet FOR Acer and others to prove themselves?

Without the Microsoft-provided tablet-oriented OS component Acer and others needed to compete, is Microsoft saying that this is punishment because because they should have already allied with a tablet OS competitor and gone on to compete well against Apple? Perhaps Microsoft is saying that Acer and others should have made their own tablet OS all on their own, accomplishing even what Microsoft has not yet done and done so sooner even while starting from scratch AND having to deliver on the hardware side. Pfft. If either of those things happened, why would they need Microsoft?! Also, wouldn't Microsoft be even MORE inclined to compete with them?

This explanation makes absolutely no sense. It is what it is: It's an excuse to burn their partners because they know they can do better or at least make more money. DailyTech should call them on it instead of repeatedly rubbing it in. I know that they are actually talking about *past* history with phones, tablet PCs, specialized laptops, etc, but Microsoft has always been a HUGE factor in those failing as well. In fact, aren't we counting our chickens before they hatch when in comes to Metro and Windows 8 on ARM?

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RE: This entire article must be a troll
By xti on 8/7/2012 9:53:52 PM , Rating: 2
why is MS in the wrong? they should share their ability?

its business. goal is to make the most money. You think MS cares that Acer isnt coming to their party next week or something?

By CZroe on 8/7/2012 10:18:24 PM , Rating: 2
I'm not saying they are wrong. I'm saying that DailyTech needs to call it like it is instead of taking what Microsoft says and rubbing it in Acer's face without questioning it despite the GLARING flaws in logic.

Obviously Acer thinks that they might care, hence the threat.

