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Microsoft pitches Xbox One to small businesses
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Not taking the bait.
You can't possibly think this is a "zero sum" game.
I like Sony and if they were to do this I would still think it was a stupid idea. From a cost perspective this is a horrible use of funds for a single use system. Also sharing a collaboration on work is the new VC norm and the one will not allow this not to mention the ongoing XBL costs.
Corleth the Fey
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I'm out of the Xbox loop for next gen, so I ain't defending outta fanboy love - but good luck getting multi user video conferencing through Skype for free on your PC + webcam.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Why do you think the Xbox One has been designed from the ground up to run a Windows 8 kernel, if not for things like this.
It had no baring on the games. Skype, Linc, Skydrive integration is a benefit to anyone who uses them. It would be remiss not to use Kinect as a high quality web cam.
And I don't think folks here realise how expensive corporate VC devices can be, for feature sets less than the new Kinect. Just look at pricing for Polycom stuff.
MS owns Skype, hence it is highly unlikely
SquiddyCracker
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Would you also need an Xbox Live Gold subscription?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
A $400 laptop and $100 webcam is going to work better than the One (which is closer to a desktop) and new Kinect (that blows most webcams away)?
Not saying its the best solution here, because it isn't, but it's not a horrible solution either.
No, those are our day to day laptops (plus warranties on each). Would you buy a laptop just to leave in each conference room? See my above note then.
We have some better solutions, but Kinect isn't a horrible one.
If you were asked to provide a higher end, lower cost video conferencing solution that could be placed in multiple conference rooms around the world for work video conferencing what would you go with? Out of curiosity.
Interfectum
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Yeah, nervous businessmen flailing about because the slide won't change during a presentation would make those far more entertaining.
Interfectum
Member
Does it ever get boring playing a victim? Just curious...
elmariachi
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Of course corporate VC stuff is expensive, the amount of features and support of multiple cameras and screens is immense.
The Xbone is not offering any of that, rather something low end that can be matched by a notebook, HD webcam and free apps.
So please stop bringing up corporate VC solutions because what they can do is so much more.
We roll better at my workplace. 55" Samsung Smart TV's all the way!
Well, that's not the view of our Microsoft and Polycom reseller. He felt the new Xbox was going to be a great fit and incredibly competitive in the VC space.
Delusibeta
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Microsoft continuing to stab their main marketbase in the back by appealing to others that won't care.
Hey Microsoft, how about trying your best to bring the potential consumers you lost. Guess what, dropping DRM and required internet connection is not nearly enough to salvage your reputation at this point.
Hey Microsoft, how about trying your best to bring the potential consumers you lost. Guess what, dropping DRM and required internet connection is not nearly enough to salvage your reputation at this point.
Because you can't play games on every work PC ever... Or work smart phone...
Delusibeta
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Really? You don't think the time and money wasted trying make this an "office" device isn't taking away from gaming?
It's a complete waste of time and money anyway. There is already a device that does games and business, it's called a PC.
Every business I've worked for is very strict about what exact machines/software they allow in the building and network. I really don't think a gaming machine will allowed into corporate world unless it had a "NO GAMES" switch that only allowed Skype, IE, etc...
If a company is collaborating with multiple offices they can afford a Polycom setup, and having live support/operator assist on complicated calls is invaluable to less than tech savvy organizations. I have my issues with Polycom but it's a powerful platform that's widely accepted in the business world. Control is also a potential issue (no manual camera movement via remote, no remote, using gestures/a controller for setup).
I just forsee a lot of limitations in real world use as opposed to pro gear, and not enough benefits to have a significant advantage over low end solutions that still can stream 1080p at high bitrates.
just about every school in australia has those in every classroom. but they actually use them as interactive white boards.
i was a small business owner, no fucking way am i buying an Xbone for skye or anything else for that matter.
i can get a much more useful laptop for less.
SomethingInTheSea
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That's funny you would think that. MS has been nickel and diming big businesses for years with their licenses. They will try to do the same with small businesses.
BurnOutBrighter
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Have businesspeople seen Titanfall?
How many businesses are going to be willing to use Skype, a service that has voluntarily been sharing data with the NSA since long before PRISM was implemented, to have confidential video conferences? Not many, anyone who has worked in the corporate world knows how paranoid corporations are.
phosphor112
Banned
Cry from laughter.
Business XBones to be crippled out of the box with default ShitPoint search engine?
Dont worry though, if you just have Xbox Live Silver we'll let you check for those all important business emails once a day!
On a serious note: They are going after small businesses - fine. Going back to May 21st right through to E3, imagine for a second a small business owners reaction to Microsofts attitude to the whole questioning around legitimate concerns from their then gaming audience
They treated the gamers and journalist who asked reasonable questions (ignoring the more extreme fanboys) around their DRM like shit or that they were stupid. "We don't know. We haven't clarified that. It's a benefit. Fortunately you can buy a 360. Why would you want to live there? The power of the Cloud makes the machine infinitely power or at least the same as 40 Xbox 360's duct taped together". They seemed oblivious to the fact the hardcore gamers who were interested have a fairly good technical knowledge and are more discerning than the caricatured 'hardcore gamer' (Callodoody bro) - and now this same company in the guise of the same product wants to be treated serious with the more critical business industry, whose livelihoods depend on their resources?
On a side note: quite a few small businesses I know locally love Microsoft's support in the form of cracked versions of their various software. No condoning, its just the way things are at present
That won't change a thing.
RadarScope1
Member
Jebus. I fucking hate what Xbox is becoming.
Thanks for the morning laugh, OP.
But I might cry the more I think about it.
Thanks for the morning laugh, OP.
But I might cry the more I think about it.
phosphor112
Banned
Huh? They are trying to expand it for people who may actually benefit from using it. This makes no sense.
[kmax said:
I have a feeling nothing would be good enough for you by these statements.
Neuromancer
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I'm going to put in for one at the office, see what the boss thinks.
Hilarious stuff.
Why would my father (who is a small business owner) use a XBox One to make his presentations and Skype conferences when he can also use a cheap notebook?
Nobody buys a 500 Euro video game console when he can also get a notebook for 350 - 400 Euro which doesn't require you to pay a fee to use Skype or other software.
Why would my father (who is a small business owner) use a XBox One to make his presentations and Skype conferences when he can also use a cheap notebook?
Nobody buys a 500 Euro video game console when he can also get a notebook for 350 - 400 Euro which doesn't require you to pay a fee to use Skype or other software.
A dedicated high quality voice conferencing device for $500 is not that bad. Using a PC is not cheaper since you need a dedicated PC for your voice conferencing room, and webcams are not likely to have the high quality wide angle view that Kinect will have. It all depends on whether or not the other business related functionalities of the device are adequate for the business (PowerPoint, etc...).
The Albatross
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Is all of this just going on the fact that Microsoft registered the domain "officexbox.com" ?
Don't you guys think that this could just as likely be Microsoft protecting domain squatters from two of their most valued assets -- Microsoft Office and Microsoft XBox?
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Don't you guys think that this could just as likely be Microsoft protecting domain squatters from two of their most valued assets -- Microsoft Office and Microsoft XBox?
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