Monthly Archives: January 2009

The real problem behind Microsoft's layoffs

Posted on January 26, 2009 by rahulgaitonde

Microsoft will lay off 5000 staff over the next 18 months. This is partly due to an 8% decline in client revenue attributed to “continued shift to lower priced netbooks”. Netbook sales have been robust. Buyers prefer Windows XP over … Continue reading →

Posted in Insights, Microsoft, mobile, Predictions, Vista, WinMobile, XP | Comments Off

The combination that makes iPhone so compelling

Posted on January 25, 2009 by rahulgaitonde

iPhone is revolutionary not just because of its (multi-touch) touchscreen. There are, after all, other touchscreen phones on the market, and none have achieved iPhone’s popularity. Why? iPhone is revolutionary not because of its Internet browser. Mobile Safari has limitations … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, Insights, internet, iphone, UI | 3 Comments

Digital Cameras – Losing Focus? (1 of 2)

Posted on January 5, 2009 by rahulgaitonde

At an engagement ceremony I attended this October, every one of the guests was a photographer, clicking away at this, that or the other all the time. Not only have you seen this; over the past couple of years you’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronics, Insights, mobile, Nokia, Trends | 1 Comment