MS: Free Windows Phones for Disgruntled Android Users
Microsoft wants to hear your Android-based horror stories... it may just land you a free Windows Phone device.
Are you a disgruntled Android device owner who is just sick and tired of all that malware plaguing Google's OS? Microsoft wants to hear all about it. In fact, the company may even give you a free Windows Phone 7 device after hearing your #droidrage.
According to Graham Cluley of security firm Sophos, Windows Phone "evangelist" Ben Rudolph is the mastermind behind Microsoft's latest scheme to get consumers interested in Windows Phone 7. As Cluley points out, the Redmond company is hitting below the belt, seemingly promoting Android's lack of proper malware protection rather than the benefits of Windows Phone 7.
The scheme was started by Rudolph on Twitter, using the #droidrage hashtag while linking to articles regarding Android malware. Rudolph claims that he will provide a Windows Phone "upgrade" to the "5 best/worst" Android malware encounters. "Been nailed with Android malware and have #Droidrage? Share you story with me...you might win an upgrade to a #windowsphone!" he promises in a Tweet.
One reply tells of an Android device owner whose personal information was compromised twice. Another complains about the overall instability of Android, covering fragmentation, constant restarts, poor battery life and more. Others have even complained about Microsoft's rather transparent marketing ploy, turning their nose up at the offer.
"A big THANK YOU to everyone who shared a #droidrage story," Rudolph said on Twitter. "Yes, I read every single one. But only have 5 phones to give away!"
To vent your aggravation over Android, leave him a message after the Tweet, and perhaps he'll get back to you with a sparkly new Windows Phone device.
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Does the offer apply for disgrunted iOS users?
I'm with pythy, what about us iOS users?!
Hope this doesn't turn against them... It's very arrogant to do this kind of publicity/stunt.
Oh well, let's see how this turns out.
Cheers!
Pity their marketing strategy. If you can't beat them, blame them- and give away free phones?
I'm willing to bet 10$ that percentage wise there will be more disgruntled windows phone users.
That if there will be windows phone users other than the ones who win a phone from this contest.
Does the offer apply for disgrunted iOS users?
What ever do you mean? There's nothing wrong with iOS devices; they just work.
*poker face*
when thay trying to todo something like that it mean android is doing prety well....
post some "arrow to the knee" jokes on his post. you might win wp7. profit!
i used to have an android phone, then i took an arrow to the knee. Now, im just hoping to win free WP7.
nice try microsoft
Wonder what they gave Androids users on Verizon, seeing how they cant get a WP7 phone worth a dam on big red.
What do I get for the many years of Windows malware issues?
I think it's quite a smart marketing move. I know many people who go straight to the iPhone when they get sick of putting up with Android because they think the iPhone is the only other option. This is a way for them to capture some of those people looking to move away from Android.
Honestly their WP7 is great. They just didnt market properly or they got into it late. And from what i see, Nokia models seem to be inferior in hardware to whats coming from other companies.
So they are not in a good shape hardware wise. I hope, Samsung and HTC boost WP7 and W8 devices.
Um it's actually a great marketing strategy. Those comments are going to wind up in all kind of marketing ads.
I'm willing to bet 10$ that percentage wise there will be more disgruntled windows phone users. That if there will be windows phone users other than the ones who win a phone from this contest.
I'll give you $10 if you place the "$" symbol in front of the amount.
Damn, the thumbs-downers are in full effect on this one.
this whole thread is malware
Now if only the tables were turned. I have a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone, I'm disgruntled and want an Android phone now.
Just look at the product reviews of most...maybe all windows phone on the 4 nation carriers. They get mostly 5 star reviews from hundreds of people. They are great phones once you give them a try but there are still a few sour folks who might need something from Android or iOS.
Anyone know if Windows Phones also have the malware "carrier iq"?
Hey, just a fair offer.
After all, you can get FREE Linux if you are a disgruntled Windows user :-)
(/SARCASM)
My first smart phone, android 2.2, got the use of it rather quickly and got fond of it.
Recently I had to use a windows phone for work, and I found it very non intuitive in comparison, and frustrated me a lot till I learned the options and where to look for them... luckily it was just a temporary setup, and now back to my dear android.
I'm gruntled. Do I qualify?
mfw they realise that windows phone 7 is actually an android device just with different software and they're complaining about poor battery life.
mfw I have no face.
Too bad windows phone isn't available in our local language. My parents sure wouldn't mind replacing their androinds with something better. My dad's LG has never had a working camera (files don't get saved), and my mom had to upgrade the software to 2.2 as the very first thing, as hers came with 1.6. And overall they're not too happy really. But they don't have any choice, as they're not very well versed in foreign languages.
Microsoft are haemorrhaging market share so fast they are desperate. Expect some very very heavy discounts on Windows phones very shortly, if the trend continues they might not even be able to give them away.
This is not marketing... 5 phones? How about offering 10,000 phones! And for those people to write what they like about the wp over android or iPhone. That would be a good start.
I'd trade my galaxy phone for a Samsung wp7 phone... I'm stuck with mine for another 10 months.
Microsoft is finally doing what Apple has done, make the hardware the same on all the phones and give out universal updates. That's a good idea.
Android needs to be more consistent.
I'm willing to bet 10$ that percentage wise there will be more disgruntled windows phone users. That if there will be windows phone users other than the ones who win a phone from this contest.
I'll take that $10 bet!
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There are more disgruntled Android users than WP users in total!!!!!
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All joking aside, have you even used a Windows Phone? Don't knock it till you've tried it
Reminds me of politicians, "I'm not really better than the opposition, but vote for me if you think they're flawed!"
My first smart phone, android 2.2, got the use of it rather quickly and got fond of it.Recently I had to use a windows phone for work, and I found it very non intuitive in comparison, and frustrated me a lot till I learned the options and where to look for them... luckily it was just a temporary setup, and now back to my dear android.
Windows 6.1 phones don't count.