Windows 10: Microsoft realigns phone business, cuts 7,800 jobs

Kari, I wasn't ripping on you dude or anyone for that matter. I've had a hotmail/msn account since I was 13. I used to use MSN Messenger like crazy with all my friends. Hell, we even have it running on some computers with a program out there called "Messenger Reviver" Google it. It makes MSN work like a charm again, so yea I've had a hotmail account for 16+ years if more then that.

I was merely stating that a majority of people in North America and Europe prefer using an Android or an iPhone. I was looking through my newspaper flyers today (Best Buy, Staples, etc) and all I saw was advertisements from phone companies for iPhone or Android phone. No one is offering Windows Phone. And Surface 3 tablet is $650. For that price someone can buy a cheaper iPad or very cheap android tablet + phone, or a nice i5 flex 360 laptop with touch screen.

It seems that Microsoft was targeting a younger audience maybe. I was merely saying that majority of users are using iphone or android devices and PS4 gaming console. Not windows phone not blackberry phone or XBox.

I'm glad you have those Windows devices and use them, but I was merely saying that not too many people will go that way. Windows is on like what 90% of PC computer? They are not going to do better by making Phone + Tablet + Console when there are so many other options, and like I said those people will most likely not switch. How many people do you know that have a Windows Phone or a Surface tablet or an Xbox? Because I don't know any ..... is what I was trying to say.

And if it is like that for me, how many other people other there, friends and family use a windows phone or a surface? Because I bet you almost 99% of them are using Android device or Apple device. Only the PC is probably a Windows computer.

 

So in your comparison, you take the most expensive Windows tablet and compare it to cheap Android tablets or iPad? For your information, with that price I can buy almost 4 decent Windows tablets.

And this with iPad! Why on earth would I need to get one when the Windows tablet which I can get with half of the price is at least as good?

 

Like I said I am not targeting you. I am saying that these cheaper Windows tablets out there for $200 I have seen here in stores offered by DELL and ASUS, and other companies, people do not seem very interested in buying them. Everyone that is not techy (like most people are not) seem interested in Android or Apple products, is what I am saying.

I said iPAD because everyone always talks and wants an iPAD where I live. I don't like APPLE products or use any, I am stating merely how majority of people think. It's hard for me to explain if you don't live here where I live. Windows products do not seem to catch/target a persons eye. When they go electronic shopping they only think of advertisements and what they see. APPLE APPLE, ANDROID, ANDROID. Oh I need iPhone or Samsung Galaxy. TV: I must buy Sony!

It's mass advertising and how people think. I talked with employees at my local computer store and since they are not an authorized Apple reseller, besides selling laptops, most users are interested in Android devices. Don't ask me why. It's just how it is here, is what I am saying.