Microsoft is at least excited enough about Windows Phone 7 to promise a free phone to every Microsoft employee. Apple and Google did the same with their major phones – which, interestingly, leaves Palm as the only major who didn’t give every employee free phones. If nothing else, life at Microsoft with iPhone probably just got a little harder.
Says an internal email from Andy Lees, Microsoft’s Senior VP of mobile stuff:
With all the buzz, a lot of you are asking how you can get your hands on a phone and get more involved. So, I am thrilled to announce that a new Windows Phone 7 will be made available to every Microsoft employee as we launch in each market around the world. The process will vary based on your market, your carrier, and your launch date so stay tuned for more information closer to launch.
[Thanks tipsters!]
Normandy
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:37 AMLOL, since its been named a total disaster.. see this link… this is even funnier..
http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobilize/windows-phone-7-dont-bother-disaster-211?page=0,1&source=footer
can they do a recall, or get the ACCC like some ranting people did about the small iphone non issue..
DoctorOwl
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:13 AMYeah, I think you’ve misinterpreted this press release. Microsoft is actually punishing its employees.
Sushant Verma
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:26 AMDoes this include future employees who are starting in January:(?
K
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 12:55 PMThose employees at Cupertino must be having a hard time contacting each other ;-)with all those free iphones in their hands ;-)
James
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:29 PMWindows Phone 7 Team is hiring like crazy – I invite you all to check it out and view our openings – http://bit.ly/divBjt
Coboy
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 11:53 AMIt says’will be made available’ it doesn’t say free. That could mean anything.