Comments on: Microsoft aquiring Danger Inc. WTF?

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:55:11 +0000

“One word: FLASH!!!…and one phrase: 3G!! Danger os can’t expect to compete with things like the iphone if its stuck “flash-less” and using EDGE. Sidekick users want to be able to customize their browsers instead of being stuck in the past.”

Not quite sure what you mean by “flash-less” (like its “flashy”? or flash memory?) Because it is quite flashy. Flash memory, well hardly any phones use it, and i’m sure many will start soon, so I don’t know what you mean. the iphone only uses EDGE and no Tmo devices use EDGE or HSDPA, although they are working on it. You’re points are confusing or just plain wrong so maybe you should think about whats going on here.

Knut: I agree I like the Danger OS. It’s a toss up for me because while the Palm OS is quite dated, theres a ton of apps for it that I never have to pay a dime for. I can put my music on it and use it as ringtones if I please, its just so customizable. Its still fast and all that.

Danger’s shines in speed of use and ease of use (theres no learning curve, you can do things without looking). Every other smartphone, iphone included, can not touch this. Theres hardly any normal phones that are this fast and easy to use. Microsoft would be stupid to do anything but add some apps and functionality. No major changes plz. Oh and add new devices.

By: Knut Grossmann

Knut Grossmann — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:20:58 +0000

When I worked at Danger, I always felt that both the OS and the data service are the best parts that Danger produced. Yes, the Sidekick is cool and hip, but the software is the best in the mobile industry by far. Better than what’s on the Blackberry and the Trio, and certainly better than MS Mobile.
I sure hope that Microsoft knows that and pushes both. It’s for the good of us, the consumers!

By: King

King — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:45:55 +0000

Sidekick with Video/GPS/Wi-Fi>>>

By: Cannon

Cannon — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:32:28 +0000

Let’s hope the S-OS does go away.

By: joe

joe — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:13:39 +0000

One word: FLASH!!!…and one phrase: 3G!! Danger os can’t expect to compete with things like the iphone if its stuck “flash-less” and using EDGE. Sidekick users want to be able to customize their browsers instead of being stuck in the past.

By: pheer6224

pheer6224 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:51:27 +0000

Sounds good and bad.

By: William

William — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:18:27 +0000

I wouldn’t mind a Zunephone, myself.

And to Rick, how’s that Blackberry service outage working for you? Third one in a year?

By: mez

mez — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:40:09 +0000

Dangers OS is buggy too, not too long ago the LX and Slide were on here about issues with the battery core and the OS. Every OS has its problems. I am glad to see MS purchase Danger, there will possibly be some more innovative things out of this, settle down SK fanboys/girls.

By: JohnJ

JohnJ — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:37:35 +0000

Wrong article BOZO! Don’t forget to mention T-Mobile customers access does not change 1 bit!

By: JohnJ

JohnJ — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:34:34 +0000

This is scary cause WM sucks!! always freezes up and too many bugs just like regular windows!!

By: ohmy

ohmy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:50:35 +0000

wow rather interesting i wonder what will come out of it, mebbe a sk device for Att???

By: rjlawrencejr

rjlawrencejr — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:11:11 +0000

I think the poster who suggested the zunephone may be on to something – I suspect they could merge the capabilities of the two and possibly come up with a competitive device.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:07:54 +0000

I used to have a SK, then I grew up, and got a real job. Ever since, I have been using a BlackBerry.

By: matthew norfleet

matthew norfleet — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:08 +0000

according to microsoft,

“Through focused efforts Danger has successfully delivered a software and services platform to the mobile mass market. Applications on Danger-powered handsets include HTML Web browsing, instant messaging, games, multimedia, social networking, Web e-mail and personal information management applications.

Combining these services with Microsoft’s connected entertainment and experiences technologies, including MSN, Xbox, Zune, Windows Live and Windows Mobile, will provide Microsoft with the tools to accelerate its work to create industry-leading entertainment and communication experiences for consumers.”

…it looks like the DANGER OS is (soon) to be extinct….Womp…Womp….WooooooMmmmmmP!!!!

By: mario battista

mario battista — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:05 +0000

I hope the os stay the same it is very user frendley I would love 3g wifi but not a os change I love my sidekick

By: Orlando Reyes

Orlando Reyes — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:08:20 +0000

Maybe the sidekick 360.

By: Rosario

Rosario — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:06:19 +0000

One thing I love about my sidekick is dangers os. Yeah at times things are slow but I love the whol layout and overall design. I would love to see a microsoft influence in the os but nothing like putting windows mobile on the phone. But we probably won’t even see any results from this merger (what do you even call this) until the next sidekick, or should I say the SidekickZune.

By: Moe

Moe — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:45:08 +0000

If this means we will see sidekicks on other gsm cariers(Att) Im all for the purchase of Danger.

By: wifi

wifi — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:39:23 +0000

Starbucks Corp. is teaming up with AT&T Inc. and will start offering a mix of free and paid wireless Internet service in more than 7,000 of its U.S. coffee shops beginning this spring.

The world’s largest specialty coffee retailer’s move ends a six-year partnership T-Mobile.

Starbucks said Monday it will give customers that use its Starbucks purchase card two hours of free wireless access per day. After that, it will cost $3.99 for a two-hour session. Monthly memberships will cost $19.99 and include access to any of AT&T’s 70,000 hot spots worldwide.
People who already use AT&T as their Internet service provider will have unlimited Wi-Fi access at Starbucks.

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:36:28 +0000

Zunephone?

By: Professor John Doe

Professor John Doe — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:22:00 +0000

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/feb08/02-11RobinAcquisitionPR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases

By: gquaglia

gquaglia — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:20:55 +0000

Ugh! Let’s just hope the Danger OS doesn’t go away (we doubt it will).

Yeah right. Danger OS is history. M$ will want to install its own bloated buggy mobile OS on it. Remember M$ thinks it can do it better then anyone else. Replacement with Win Mobile would be right in line with that philosophy.

By: camel jockey

camel jockey — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:16:23 +0000

gag

By: Rick Burns

Rick Burns — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:13:42 +0000

Dammit. Atleast we will get outlook exchange support now. No IPO for Danger though. Dammit!

By: Galvatron

Galvatron — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:59:35 +0000

unfortunatly dangers not in goo dhap finacally the had to take so koans out so they are hurting i’d say this is a done deal it would be bass ackerds not to accept the buyot when your back is to the wall fiancally

By: The Boy Genius

The Boy Genius — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:53:20 +0000

@ Travis

Were in a rush to get the story up, added in the link. Thanks

By: amarfresh

amarfresh — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:50:46 +0000

i think this aligns well with their xbox live plans. in my opinion, the sidekick’s user base is somewhat congruent with that of xbox live. this can potentially give users a way to purchase xbox live arcade games to use on their cell and their sidekick. (a la PS3 and PSP)

By: Travis

Travis — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:36:42 +0000

No link back to the original source of the story??

http://www.hiptop3.com/archives/breaking-news-microsoft-to-acquire-danger-inc/

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:34:34 +0000

Nooooooooooooo! Please make it not true!