Ballmer says that the way your Microsoft account will connect your computers to your "stuff" is "magical"
by seth.rosenblatt
Windows 8 PCs are the "best PCs ever," he says.
by Roger Cheng
The lineup is "diverse and stunning," and is just a small sample of what's to come, he says.
by Roger Cheng
All of these designs will "transform what you know and experience today into something quite new and wonderful," he says.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer laying it on thick, but I guess that's his job.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer gestures at the PCs on stage and describes them as a "small sample" of what's available, but that's also because OEMs have no idea what people will glom on to.
by seth.rosenblatt
With Windows 8, we've brought together the best of worlds - PC and tablet, and work and play - he says.
by Roger Cheng
"Windows 8 will make it fun to do nothing"
by seth.rosenblatt
Ballmer talks up the use of touch for Windows 8. There's a "HUGE" variety for you to choose from. Everybody should be able to find their perfect PC, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Our partners have come up with incredible new designs, he says.
by Roger Cheng
The new designs are PCs, tablets, some of them flip, some dock, some covert or attach, he noted.
by Roger Cheng
You can do anything with a Windows 8 device, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer is talking up how the devices are both PCs and tablets. He's really talking about a new form factor, one that hasn't existed before.
by Jay Greene
Microsoft created Office 2013 with Windows 8 in mind. They share the same look and feel.
by Roger Cheng
There's that "magical" line again.
by Roger Cheng
That hybrid form factor that Ballmer is pitching will only take hold if consumers gravitate to it. That's one of the big challenges for Microsoft as it moves forward with Windows 8.
by Jay Greene
Windows 8 needed a "first class" search experience, so Microsoft built one for it, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer talks about "BingApps" or apps that work with its search engine.
by Roger Cheng
The apps include news, photography, maps, etc.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer is doing a better job of the presentation that we just sat through.
by seth.rosenblatt
Ballmer talking about Outlook.com and SkyDrive.
by Roger Cheng
Skype on Windows 8: "effortless, immersive, designed to be always on"
by seth.rosenblatt
If you own an Xbox, you can pair your Windows 8 device with it though a "SmartGlass" device.
by Roger Cheng
Waiting to hear an explanation of the difference between Xbox Games, Videos, and Music apps from the non-Xbox ones. Not holding my breath...
by seth.rosenblatt
Internet Explorer 10 is perfect for touch, he says.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer makes a third reference to "magical." That buzzword needs to be retired by everyone in the tech industry.
by Roger Cheng
Linking things with Windows Phone now. That platform is designed to work the same.
by Roger Cheng
Microsoft is bridging the mobile and PC world with Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8.
by Roger Cheng
Xbox Music, Video and Games launching with Windows 8.
by Roger Cheng
Ballmer teases more details on Windows Phone 8 on Monday.
by Roger Cheng
"We can't wait to show the world how we've reinvented the smartphone around YOU"
by seth.rosenblatt
There are 670M Windows PCs waiting to be upgraded, he says.
by Roger Cheng
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