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Commentary: Pros and cons of a Microsoft-Yahoo mashup

May 4, 2007 Reports of a potential merger are intriguing, says Forrester's Charlene Li, but could the giants really get along as one? TAGS: merger, Yahoo! Inc., mashup, commentary, Forrester Research Inc., audience, pro, Microsoft Corp., acquisition, Google Inc., Firefox, Microsoft Windows

Commentary: eBay's scary Skype purchase

September 13, 2005 Skype and its voice services give the auction giant no sustainable advantage in communications or communities. TAGS: Skype, voice service, eBay Inc., voice, commentary, VoIP, communication, community, telecommunications, acquisition, MSN, Google Inc., customer service, Real-Time, Yahoo! Inc., IM

Commentary: The Vista for consumers

July 27, 2005 To win consumers over to the next version of Windows, Microsoft needs to pay close attention to their needs and habits. TAGS: commentary, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, Forrester Research Inc., characteristic, security, Microsoft Windows 98, U.S., Microsoft Windows, TV, Microsoft Corp., games, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Commentary: Fewer bargains on the Web

November 23, 2004 Retailers can't afford to promote online sales aggressively in the fourth quarter. TAGS: online sale, retailer, holiday season, online retailer, commentary, bargain, Forrester Research Inc., store

Commentary: Google-YouTube and the value of social computing

October 10, 2006 Yes, there are some very real copyright challenges. But this deal is a harbinger of the impending social-video Web. TAGS: social computing, marketer, YouTube, video advertisement, commentary, Google Inc., owner, video, value

Commentary: Microsoft's Xbox 360 spin

May 13, 2005 MTV debut of new game console issues a sharp challenge to Sony and marks a radical shift by focusing on consumers. TAGS: game console, Microsoft Xbox, console, MTV, commentary, Nintendo Co. Ltd., product development, Sony Playstation, Xbox 360, video game, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., conference, video

Commentary: Sony's golden opportunity

March 7, 2005 Memo to Sir Howard: Build up the digital-home markets before you worry about divvying up market share. TAGS: Forrester Research Inc., commentary, standards, asset, Sony Corp., electronics, opportunity, digital-rights management, Japan, Apple Computer, radio, TV, Samsung Electronics, U.S.

Commentary: A blue Christmas without Vista

March 22, 2006 Retailers, PC makers get coal in stockings nine months early as Microsoft operating-system debut slips to 2007. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Jim Allchin, Forrester Research Inc., commentary, Digital Home, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Intel, brand, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Dell, PC, Microsoft Windows

Commentary: Tough road for new HP chief

March 31, 2005 Forrester analysts say the to-do list for the incoming CEO starts with a big question: Is HP better together? TAGS: Mark Hurd, Forrester Research Inc., efficiency, supply chain, commentary, supplier, data center, HP, CEO, road, IBM Corp., printer, Dell, PC

Commentary: Memo to Steve Jobs--buy TiVo

March 1, 2005 Steve: We know conventional wisdom means nothing to you. But the road to mass consumer success involves video. Hire TiVo as your driver. TAGS: TiVo Inc., DVR, commentary, Steve Jobs, consumer electronics, digital video, Forrester Research Inc., patent, video recorder, Apple Computer, recorder, survey, brand, electronics, video

Commentary: Getting home networking into second gear

January 27, 2005 Gear makers, ISPs, retailers--everyone has to do a better job of educating consumers about the benefits of home networks. TAGS: home networking, household, home network, commentary, broadband, broadband Internet, cable modem, DIY, networking, Internet Service Provider, service provider, retailer, PC

Commentary: iPod Shuffle rocks, Mac Mini balks

January 13, 2005 Instead of focusing on switchers, Apple should market the Mac Mini as an iLife appliance, Forrester analysts say. TAGS: Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple iPod Shuffle, appliance, Apple iLife, Forrester Research Inc., commentary, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, music player, Apple Macintosh, music, photograph, PC, video, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Commentary: Google's low-cost alternative to Microsoft Office

February 22, 2007 While Google Apps Premier Edition isn't yet on par with the dominant productivity suite, the Google mystique and the $50 price count for a lot. TAGS: Google Apps, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, commentary, Groove Networks Inc., Google Inc., collaboration, Google Talk, document management, Microsoft Office, Gmail, note, manufacturing, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Commentary: Windows Vista--finally

November 30, 2006 For all the new features in the Microsoft operating system, there's no real hurry for most businesses to deploy it. TAGS: Forrester Research Inc., Jim Allchin, volume-license, commentary, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Commentary: Gates' planned exit changes everything

June 16, 2006 Microsoft's new leadership must quickly find a way to prevent the legacy weight of Windows and Office dragging down the fledgling Live platform. TAGS: Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Software Technology, Forrester Research Inc., departure, leadership, talent, commentary, leader, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Microsoft Office, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows

Commentary: Sony wakes up

March 16, 2006 PS3 and PSP announcements are the first sign that Sony is watching its rivals and responding accordingly. TAGS: Sony PSP, commentary, Sony Corp., North America, console, announcement, Sony Playstation, Japan, VoIP, Europe, Microsoft Xbox, games, Microsoft Corp.

Commentary: Dismantling the TV schedule

November 8, 2005 Networks' 99 cent on-demand and pay-per-view deals mark a new day for getting TV shows to the masses. TAGS: on-demand, DirecTV, Comcast Corp., CBS Broadcasting Inc., commentary, Forrester Research Inc., DVR, satellite, supplier, TV, Apple Computer
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