![[MOBILE] One Thing Matters for Microsoft Windows 8 – Unified Computing Experience](http://www.darrensproat.com/wp-content/uploads/windows-8-unified-computing-experience-642x200.jpg)
Everyone knows that Microsoft needs to make a dent in Apple and Android if it hopes to carve a piece of the mobile computing world. Smartphone and tablet computing have taken off and the front-runners have a lead. It’s clear Microsoft is late to the party.
Then again, when has Microsoft not been late to the party? You just have to look to Microsoft Word (WordPerfect), Microsoft Excel (Lotus 1-2-3), Microsoft NT Server (Novell Netware), Microsoft Exchange (Lotus Notes/Domino) and many more examples to see that Microsoft is usually late to the party.
We may also argue the features and functionality of Windows 8 running on phones and tablets and what is ‘needed’ for Microsoft to really make a dent in the Apple/Android lead. When it comes to this question, I would argue that, really, only one thing is critical… a unified computing experience between smart phone, tablet, and PC (at work and at home).
The One Thing That Matters for Windows 8 is a Unified Computing Experience
Does a Windows 8 mobile experience (smart phone and tablet) offer a truly unified computing experience for the end-user? Do users access documents, media, etc. using the same applications and via the same methods on their phones and tablets as they do on their desktops at work and at home? …and on the other technology running at their homes (Xbox 360)?
The promise of Windows 8 is just such a unified computing experience.
If users are able to answer those questions with a resounding ‘yes’ then, I believe, Microsoft has offered a computing experience and has the hook necessary to compete with Apple and Android… regardless of the ‘other’ features.
What features or capabilities would have you considering trading in your Apple, Android, or Blackberry devices for Windows 8 powered mobile devices?
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@DarrenSproat None! History teaches us things don’t change much…
@Billy_Delaney If we are to learn from history, what we will find is it wont take long for Microsoft or corner the mobile computing market.
@DarrenSproat I’m not sure! that is not like the start of all of this. People see the shortcomings of Microsoft now…
@Billy_Delaney short-comings? I am not aware of these… And 90% of all corporate systems run multiple MS titles.
@DarrenSproat Nothing seems new from Microsoft! It is always safe and following the trends on mobile. Why downgrade from better to that?
@DarrenSproat Ihad a mac and a PC going back to 1988 first mac plus. PC in 90′s. Apple wins hands down for me. I don’t want more, but less
@Billy_Delaney LOL… I haven’t bought anything from Apple or Android because it would be a downgrade from my BlackBerry. Win8 change that?
@DarrenSproat Now I LOL. I don’t use blkbrry! never got the chance. Win8 not going to change any game. Stick with blkbrry, friends love it
@Billy_Delaney Most important aspect isn’t features but, rather, unified computing experience between work and home, PC and tab/phone
@DarrenSproat I’m waiting to see how the cloud really shapes things. New to a small biz here. So eventually I’ll need some of this.
@Billy_Delaney BlackBerry is great but sliding bad… Good timing for Win8. The promise of integration/unified computing means I’ll buy.
@DarrenSproat that’s why less is more. make it work, where and when I want, and I’m onboard. Don’t fill me with stuff, give me control
@Billy_Delaney …and I’m not alone. ;)
@DarrenSproat write about the outcome. I’d like to know more…
@DarrenSproat well microsoft always found a dead horse and swapped it for their nearly dead one :)
@Billy_Delaney leveraging installed base and cloud tech is still Microsoft’s advantage… Office 360, SkyDrive, private and public clouds…
@DarrenSproat what they own in tech’ they loose in next gens wants. Soon y gen won’t even work for fortune 500′s. recent article stated so
@Billy_Delaney I certainly will… Thanks for the great chat, Billy, as usual. ;)
@DarrenSproat You bet! always nice to catch you in the stream. see you around the twitterverse sir!
@Billy_Delaney agreed… That doesn’t change the demand for unified and secure computing. ;)
@DarrenSproat someone else will meet that demand, Microsoft can’t turn the ship to change course. others will do that, they will follow
@DarrenSproat The latest Lumia is very good. Not sure what extra features the others have …..
@FrazerLloyd I love the Lumia… not sure why Nokia elected to go with an exclusive provider contract through Roger’s/AT&T in N.America tho.
@DarrenSproat Imagine it has something to do with money as it often does. Know little about US providers mind.