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Microsoft launches online products store
The Microsoft Blog —
... as "the first online store where you can purchase Microsoft products straight from the source." In the U.S., Microsoftstore.com includes a complete range of Microsoft products -- from Gears of War 2 to Office to the Zune. All software is available for download, which Microsoft's Trevin Chow described in a blog post as convenient especially with the proliferation of laptops without optical drives. The announcement follows the opening of Microsoft online stores in the U.K., Germany, and Korea earlier this year -- and Microsoft said additional stores would open online soon in ...
Microsoft Launches Store in the US, Realizes Software Can Actually Be Downloaded
Profy —
... I doubt anyone will argue that this move is long overdue as an online store does not sound like anything revolutionary. Yet Microsoft’s program manager Trevin Chow sounds more than excited about finally letting people download software instead of only making us buy their products on a CD or a DVD. Downloads are currently available for software but not for the games. ...
Microsoft launches online store: Is there deeper meaning here?
Between the Lines —
... Microsoft has launched something long overdue: An online store. Yes, Virginia you can download Windows. The launch is a bit quiet. Trevin Chow, a senior program manager at Microsoft, announced the “first-party” store on his blog . The ...
Microsoft touts new online store as a netbook complement
All about Microsoft —
... games and gaming consoles, Windows (client and server versions), Office and development tools. It doesn’t stock business applications like SQL Server, System Center, SharePoint Server, etc., which tend to be products purchased via resellers and/or volume-license agreements. Microsoft Senior Program Manager Trevin Chow highlighted the appeal of electronic software distribution (ESD) — especially for the growing number of netbook users — in a November 13 entry on his personal blog:“ (I)n a world where lighter weight laptops, such as netbooks, are becoming more common , ESD makes ...
Microsoft Debuts Online Store in US
AppScout —
... The company has already launched similar marketplaces in the UK, Korea, and Germany.
The store specializes, not surprising, in Microsoft products, both software like Office 2007 and Gears of War 2, as well as hardware like Xbox 360s and Zunes. On the software front, users can either buy box copies or download the software directly to their PC. The latter option lets users re-download the app up to five years after purchasing.
For more information on the store, check out this blog post by Microsoft Senior Program Manager, Trevin Chow.
Microsoft Online Store Lets You Download Windows, Office But Not Xbox 360s [Microsoft]
Gizmodo —
... ends. Typically this is 5 years after the product is released. When I buy a copy of Windows (or anything else), I expect to keep it forever—what if my older PC borks out? Essentially taking away something I bought is no good, after five years or hell, ten years. So you're not really helping the fear people have about buying digital software, guys. Also, when it comes to your whole OS, it just seems smarter to have a hard copy. [Microsoft Store via Trevin Chow via ZDNet] ...
Microsoft Online Store Lets You Download Windows and Office [Microsoft]
Gizmodo —
... forever—what if my older PC borks out and my cheap burnt disc has degraded? Essentially taking away something I bought is no good, after five years or hell, ten years. On Steam, stuff is there to download forever, like a digital vault, which would make people feel safer about going all-digital. Also, when it comes to your whole OS, it just feels safer to have a hard copy in that lovely swinging plastic box. Updated post for clarity. [Microsoft Store via Trevin Chow via ZDNet] ...
Microsoft Opens Online Store In U.S.
The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP —
... back and forth in your car to a retail store, or even the plastic manufactured and used for the CD jewel cases. With everyone getting worried about their “carbon footprint”, every little bit counts, so why not buy ESD if you can?
I can many advantages to downloading software and also savings from not filling our landfills with more junk. Take a look at the new site and see what you think.
Comments welcome.
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C’mon Down to Crazy Stevie’s! Prices So High They’re INSAAAAAAAAANE!
Digital Daily —
Amid the fast-deteriorating economy, Microsoft (MSFT) opened its first online shop in the U.S.– a digital storefront through which customers can purchase first-party software, hardware, and video games directly from the company.
Although, I’m not quite certain why anyone would, given the prices.
The Microsoft Store charges $319.95 for Windows Vista Ultimate, an OS you can purchase from Amazon for $249.99. It charges $149.95 for Microsoft Office. You can find that at Amazon for substantially less, as well ...
No more waiting for Vista (until you actually boot up)
GMSV —
... for U.S. customers. As with its outlets in the U.K., Germany and South Korea, the store will sell packaged goods from Access to Zunes, but it’s really pushing product downloads with an appeal to the impatient (no waiting those torturous few days for delivery), the environmentally sensitive (no packaging) and the sloppy (no worries about losing your product key code). In announcing the ribbon-cutting , Microsoft senior program manager Trevin Chow anticipated some of the qualms about Electronic Software Distribution. “The obvious fear for most users buying ESD products is not ...
Microsoft Store launches in the US with downloadable apps
Betanews —
... lists Windows XP, Vista, and something called "Windows 2003." This may be referring to Windows Server 2003, albeit a tad incorrectly, though it's odd that Windows Server 2008 wasn't mentioned as well since Vista was mentioned also (they share the same kernel). The Microsoft Store also sells office products for Mac, but currently only in DVD form. Microsoft Senior Program Manager Trevin Chow discussed the store in his blog yesterday , and spoke of the merits of Electronic Software Distribution (ESD). The three main advantages Chow cites are: perpetual storage of product keys ...
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Geek In Disguise —
... is how appealing this could be to netbook owners who have a device sans CD/DVD. One thing that irked me about that post though is the use of “ESD” or electronic software distribution. Seriously, can you imagine Apple calling this ESD? (Trevin does go for more simple language on his blog) ...
Microsoft unveils online store for the United States
Gadgetell —
... re-download said product as long as there is mainstream support for it. Mainstream support for products varies, but it is safe to say they typically last for 5 years after it is available.
It’s about time Microsoft made a site for the United States, let’s hope they are successful in selling their products. If you purchase something from their online store, let us know how it goes in the comments.
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Microsoft Opens Online Store in US: Charges More
ReadWriteWeb —
... Trevin Chow, Microsoft senior program manager, in a blog post Thursday said: "buying ESD gives you the advantage of perpetual storage of your product keys." In other words, Microsoft will store your product key so you can use it to reinstall your software at any time. Talking about ESD, he asks: "Convenience anyone?" ...
No Bargains At The Microsoft Store
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs —
Topics: Microsoft No Bargains At The Microsoft Store Posted by Dave Methvin , Nov 16, 2008 07:08 PM [image] Microsoft had a pretty stealthy unveiling of The Microsoft Store last week. There you can buy any product Microsoft makes, from Windows to webcams. Don't expect to find any bargains though. Electronic software distribution (ESD) makes a lot of sense. There's no reason to wait for a box to be delivered to your door if it only contains some bits on a DVD and a license key sticker. Bits and license keys can be sent efficiently over the ...
