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Old 10-04-2005, 10:00 AM
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Default 2005 MVP Summit Comes to a Close - Life Returns to Normal

This years MVP Summit has come to a close. It was my first Summit and I had a great time. It was really nice to meet and talk with so many different people from the community that share the same enthusiasm and passion for Windows Mobile as I do. The week was jam packed with stuff planned from early in the morning until late at night. We had numerous discussions with many different developers from within the Windows Mobile team. Unfortunately the majority of what was discussed is covered under NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) so I can't share it with you. Rest assured that we are making sure the Microsoft knows what you like and dislike about Windows Mobile and they are listening to what we are saying. Thanks to all those that worked hard to make this happen and I hope to attend again next year. 8)
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I believe the summit was organized at the Microsoft HQ. Did you get a chance to visit Window Mobile team's office, I mean building. What is it like? Do they have Smartphone littered around like candy wrappers? :-)
 
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I believe the summit was organized at the Microsoft HQ. Did you get a chance to visit Window Mobile team's office, I mean building. What is it like? Do they have Smartphone littered around like candy wrappers? :-)
The whole Summit was held on site as Microsoft. Most of our sessions were held in the conference room on the ground floor of the Mobile Devices building. Right as you walk in the door of the building there one of those oversized display models of a Axim and a MPx200. They stood about 6 or 7 feet tall. I was going to take a picture for you guys, but my camera broke. So no pictures for me. At least nothing after the flight out.

We didn't make it up to anyone's desk, so I can't comment on how many devices were littered around. I did notice that every speaker was using a Audiovox SMT5600.
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I did notice that every speaker was using a Audiovox SMT5600.
Good taste they have indeed! :mrgreen:
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I did notice that every speaker was using a Audiovox SMT5600.
Albeit it runs a super special version of WM 5.0. :-) :-(
 
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I did notice that every speaker was using a Audiovox SMT5600.
Albeit it runs a super special version of WM 5.0. :-) :-(
I can tell you that mine doesn't, but I don't know about there's. I never got a chance to look that closely.

Another interesting observation, was the urinal in the men's washroom outside the conference room in the Mobile Devices building. I don't think I've ever seen one that is that low to the ground. I was wondering if it was inspired by the Mobile Device guys attempts at keeping things small and compact. :lol: But seriously, why was that thing so low to the ground? :?
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Another interesting observation, was the urinal in the men's washroom outside the conference room in the Mobile Devices building. I don't think I've ever seen one that is that low to the ground. I was wondering if it was inspired by the Mobile Device guys attempts at keeping things small and compact. :lol: But seriously, why was that thing so low to the ground? :?
Handicaped, there is one in every bathroom here in the states.
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We've got that here too, but not when it's the only urinal in the washroom. If there is just one, then the toilet tends to be handicaped accessible and the urinal is normal. In this case, the toilet was and I guess the urinal too. :?
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Another interesting observation, was the urinal in the men's washroom outside the conference room in the Mobile Devices building. I don't think I've ever seen one that is that low to the ground. I was wondering if it was inspired by the Mobile Device guys attempts at keeping things small and compact. :lol: But seriously, why was that thing so low to the ground? :?
You weren't literally in the little boys' room, were you?
 
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You weren't literally in the little boys' room, were you?
D'OH! Why didn't someone tell me. :lol:

Nah, I'm sure I was in the right place. At least, I think I was. ops: :wink:
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