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Re: Sway: A new presentation application from Microsoft

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It is funny how "Seamless integrate with social networks" is considered a huge feature in any product or service anywhere, and it is a just a button to share some link to Facebook or Twitter, where it will be totally uninteresting.

It will also be placed in such a way that I accidentally click it all the time.

Re: Sway: A new presentation application from Microsoft

#15

I'm surprised they didn't show this on Windows devices in the video.

They did show a few windows devices, the surface made an appearance as do a few different laptops and desktops, I think the lack of windows phones was just to give people the idea that it will support more than just windows.

Re: Sway: A new presentation application from Microsoft

#16
post #8

Tried to get an 'invite' and they send an email asking you to Tweet about it for a better chance to get an invite. Seriously?!?

At least they aren't charging for alpha/beta access like every game publisher out there. Sorry...I meant "Founder program."

Re: Sway: A new presentation application from Microsoft

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post #8

Tried to get an 'invite' and they send an email asking you to Tweet about it for a better chance to get an invite. Seriously?!?

A lot of startups use this tactic, it's not uncommon. The email clearly says you're on the list, if you don't like waiting, tweet about it. What's wrong with that?

Re: Sway: A new presentation application from Microsoft

#19

1. Interesting that they showed an Apple logo on the back of the iPad (it would be hard to hide that it was an iPad), but no evidence whatsoever of any Microsoft mobile device (does a laptop count?) 2. I kinda want that umbrella.

Welcome to the new (old?) Microsoft - building software for the devices people use.
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