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[DailyTech] Steve Ballmer Narrates New Windows Phone 8 Commercial

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It's been a big week for Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). On Friday Windows 8 and the Surface tablet launched. And on Monday Windows Phone 8 enjoyed a global launch. And just like that, the world got a taste of Microsoft's all-inclusive next-generation platform.

Following yesterday's WP8 excitement, a new commercial for the smartphone OS has popped up on YouTube, narrated by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

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The new phone showcases the HTC Corp. (TPE:2498) 8X, which irked some Nokia Oyj. (HEX:NOK1V) fans.

Source.

Steve uses an HTC. "And this is my Windows Phone". I don't think anything else needs to be said at this moment regarding their strategy towards Nokia.


Edit: I'm not sure if this should be in the Hardware of Software news section. On the one hand it is about Windows Phone 8 (software) but also about a particular Windows Phone device, so I think it's a toss-up where this thread should go. Since the Official Youtube video (above) has the following title "Meet Steve. See his Windows Phone " and the fact it's an HTC instead of a Nokia, I think putting this under Hardware news can be justified. Mods, as usual, move it in case you think otherwise. Thanks.
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I'm halfway surprised he didn't run across a stage and throw the phone at somebody shouting "IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! COME ON COME ON!!!!"
    
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In an interview not long ago (I'll try to find it) he pulled two Nokia Lumia 920's out of his pocket so I view this with skepticism smile.gif
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I'm halfway surprised he didn't run across a stage and throw the phone at somebody shouting "IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! COME ON COME ON!!!!"

That would be the most memorable ad ever.
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I'm halfway surprised he didn't run across a stage and throw the phone at somebody shouting "IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! COME ON COME ON!!!!"

I'd definitely buy it
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I'd definitely buy it

Agreed!!

Dude: Your phone sucks
Me: Why
Dude: It's a Windows phone
Me: You obviously didn't see the ad...
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I'm halfway surprised he didn't run across a stage and throw the phone at somebody shouting "IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! IT'S WINDOWS EIGHT!!!!! COME ON COME ON!!!!"


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Eeek... He doesn't have a radio voice in any sense... It kind of made me cringe...
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