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1 Million Kinect Sensors Sold in 10 Days
AshMan says…
Since it’s launch 10 Days ago the Kinect Sensor for the Xbox 360, has sold 1 million of them just in time for the silly season.
The sales figures only cover what has been sold in America, and with other launches around the world to be happening in the next week it will be interesting to see how many Microsoft do sell in the lead up to Christmas. Microsoft has said it is confident that is will sell around 5 million by the end of the year, which as a goal looks achievable with customers excited about being able to ditch the controller completely.
Kinect launches in Australia on November 18 at all major retailers with a RRP of $199 bundled with Kinect Adventures.
SmackDown Sponsor: Plantronics
AshMan says…
To add to the sponsors list of Microsoft, HP and Dell I’m proud to announce Plantronics as a sponsor!
Plantronics the worlds no.1 headset maker in the world, and the makers of the fantastic GameCon range!
Headsets which will be there to be seen (and heard ofcourse!) and won include the fantastic GameCon X95 Wireless Xbox 360 Headset and the GameCon 777 Xbox 360/PC 7.1 Headset, plus a myriad of other great headsets!
Make sure you register for SmackDown at http://smackdown2010.eventbrite.com
Announcing Dell as new sponsor for SmackDown!
AshMan says…
It is great to announce that Dell Computers are Sponsors of SmackDown – Supported by Microsoft!
They will be bringing some of their best portable gaming machines and portable PC’s which students will be able to see and yes touch at SmackDown.
If you haven’t registered for SmackDown yet, the event which will be having technology such as Kinect there and showing students how you can get software for free register at http://smackdown2010.eventbrite.com
Announcing SmackDown Speaker – Michael Kordahi
AshMan says…
I am extremely excited to announce one of the speakers which will be talking to students at SmackDown – Supported by Microsoft. He is Michael Kordahi!
So who is Michael Kordahi (aka. Delicate Genius)?
Michael Kordahi is a Developer Evangelist for Microsoft Australia. He has a strong background in web development and now focuses on working with passionate early adopters of Microsoft’s emerging web technologies.
Michael blogs regularly on his blog at delicategenius.com as well as keeping the twitterverse updated on his twitter at @delic8genius.
One of his recent talks can be seen below, as a preview for this great guy!
So if you haven’t registered already for SmackDown – Supported by Microsoft on Wednesday the 27th of October 12pm @ QUT Gardens Points make sure you head over to smakdown2010.eventbrite.com!
It’s almost here! SmackDown – Support by Microsoft
AshMan says…
SmackDown – Supported by Microsoft is creeping closer and if you haven’t registered for this FREE event, you are going to miss out!
If you need convincing to come to SmackDown here are a few reasons why you should come:
- See the latest technology from Microsoft including Kinect for Xbox 360!
- Find out how you can develop apps yourself using professional developer software for FREE as a student!
- See awesome Microsoft Developer Staff present!
- FREE FOOD!
- AWESOME PRIZES!
So if you’re into awesome tech, developing, free food and awesome prizes (any mix acceptable!) well this is your event!
- When? Wednesday 27th October 2010 12pm – 2pm
- Where? QUT Gardens Point Z Block Room 411
- Cost? FREE
Registering for this free event is essential, so visit smackdown2010.eventbrite.com to register!
See you there!
SmackDown – Supported by Microsoft
AshMan says…
The big announcement is here! Smackdown is coming to QUT for QUT Science and Technology Students and School Children!
SmackDown is an event to see and interact with the latest technology from Microsoft, learn how to use tools which are free for students to create awesome software and finally to win some awesome prizes and free food!
SmackDown will be held on the 27th of October from 12pm – 2pm at QUT Gardens Point with food being provided after. I highly recommend you bring your smartphone, with Twitter, Facebook and the ability to text!
Registration is essential and you can do that here: http://smackdown2010.eventbrite.com/
Internet Explorer 9 Launch Party!
In Melbourne and want something to do? Or are you not in Melbourne and need a reason to go there? Microsoft is excited to launch it’s latest internet browser: Internet Explorer 9 beta – and to celebrate, they’ll be holding a Launch Party in Melbourne!
The event is open to all fans who wish to come together, check out the latest features of Microsoft’s newest browser and share a drink.
The event will feature our fave Microsoft Developers, including Michael Kordahi (@delic8genius), who will be sharing his take on his favourite IE9 features.
It’ll be at the The Colonial Hotel in Melbourne, on the 16th of September, from 7pm.
To kick off the celebrations, we’ll be providing a bar tab and some snacks throughout the evening.
Tweet about the event using the #ie9launch hashtag.
If you can’t make it to the event, you can get involved in the event live by following the #ie9launch hashtag – we’ll be pulling in live tweet, twitpics and twitvids from the event!
When? Thursday, September 16 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm (EST)
Where? Colonial Hotel, 585 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC
Microsoft Student Film Festival 2010
Thanks to the bright sparks at Microsoft we now have another Student competition for us to sink our teeth into.
“We want you to make a short film. If you’ve got a favourite style or genre, we want you to embrace it! If you want to be a writer, director, actor, cinematographer or even sound engineer, then rise to your ambitions.
In support of young Australian talent, Microsoft wants to give students the opportunity to gain industry exposure and go head to head, film to film, against University, College and TAFE students Australia wide – with some pretty awesome prizes in the mix. “
Go now and check it out, while you’re at it have a look at the awesome prizes and tell your friends.
Attend, get prizes, play games and playKinect!
We have some very exciting news!
We have managed to secure some tickets to an exciting upcoming XBOX event! There is an exclusive event called the “Open House” to showcase Microsoft’s latest consumer products including the Australian debut of “Kinect for Xbox 360.” The event will take place at Luna Park with satellite events in other locations. The event will showcase our technology as part of the consumer’s life by bringing scenarios to life including the kitchen, living room, kids room, on the move and in the office. You will be amongst the first people in Australia to see and play with Kinnect, Windows Phone 7 and other new technology.
[Please see attached invitation]
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Details
Thursday 2 September, 2010
4-5 pm (please note the invitation says 3-4 which has been changed to 4 to 5. So 4pm to 5pm is the correct time)
Crystal Ballroom, Luna Park, Sydney
1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, NSW, 2061
RSVP with your name and university to Anoop.Mehta@student-partners.com.au
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On the event day, you are allowed to take pictures & film video and share the content with other students in the community, especially good for your blogs.
Email me if you have any questions.
Anoop
Upcoming update from AshMan
AshMan says…
Make sure you stay tuned onto this blog as well as the AshMan says…Facebook page for updates on some exciting events that will be coming up.
One is TechEd 2010 which I will be presenting at the Academic Day on Microsoft Technologies.
The other one is a secret right now and will be announced very shortly! But if you attend QUT you will be reaping the maximum benefit from this awesome event!
So stay tuned!
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