
I just read this post over at BlackBerryCool (BBC) and I must say, I don’t think Gates is gloating, just stating the obvious. Heck, BBC even knows that last year Microsoft received over half a million Windows Mobile software orders. We’re just now seeing the results.
I still believe the core of Microsoft’s growth is beyond brand recognition, but based more on the transformation of Microsoft as a company. Three key points give Microsoft a serious advantage:
- Windows Mobile being seen as a lifestyle enhancement tool.
- New users like familiarity and right out-of-the-box, accessibility.
- Compatibility: both real and potential, with more products.
So when you see the fruit of Microsoft partnering with Ford, remember that’s Windows Mobile. A lot of attention is on Microsoft Windows Vista, but Vista in this current generation can only go as far as Windows Mobile will allow it to go. More►