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    To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Microsoft has unveiled Bing, the rebranding of its Live Search service. Ars takes Microsoft's latest attempt to grab search market share for a spin and discovers much to like—and some frustration.

    Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/05/hands-on-with-microsofts-new-search-to-bing-or-not-to-bing.ars


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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Thanks Slimy. Interesting. Still have the coming soon sign at the site.

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    hummm..another BING website? i guess it was Gates try at the original....sigh

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Doesn't really matter what it's called. If it does what the preview video says it does and does it well, I and many others will use it.

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Quote Originally Posted by Slimy View Post
    Microsoft has unveiled Bing, the rebranding of its Live Search service. Ars takes Microsoft's latest attempt to grab search market share for a spin and discovers much to like—and some frustration.

    Full Story: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/05/hands-on-with-microsofts-new-search-to-bing-or-not-to-bing.ars
    ---THANK YOU for the info---I personally prefer not to have any search-bar into my browser!---(wish I could vaporize it with a lazer)---so, maybe I will not be doing the 'bada-bing-bada-bam thing since I do prefer to use other independent search sites on my homepage---(no offense intended at M/S)---

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Got to say i'v been converted.

    Its now my default search engine and start page. I used to use google but i think Bing even though its classed as a beta, looks nicer and is easier to use with video previews etc.

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    I still prefer google, easier interface and classic search and image pages, etc...

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    bing got homepaged by me .
    it's a good google replacer.
    i'd like to continue my search with it till i spot some significant flaws comparing with google.

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    Sounds like you're liking it (for the most part).

    Just wait; Bing, Windows 7... what's next?

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    Re: To Bing or not to Bing? Hands on with Microsoft's new search

    I like Bing. It saves previous searchs on the left. There is no retyping the search again. The videos playing with having only to click on it is great. Pictures enlarge by putting the cursor on top of it. Generally speaking, it is easier than Google. I will stick with Bing.

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