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Yes, but the coincidence is funny. These imaginary products always appear when some competitor is about to launch something that may threaten Microsoft's mindshare.

BTW, is Project Natal shipping?

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I would have phrased that as "These research projects always get surfaced when some competitor is about to launch something.." otherwise, yeah, it's about publicity and mindshare.

BTW, is Project Natal shipping?

I don't know, but they are hiring.

No... Apple didn't call the Knowledge navigator a research project. This too shouldn't be misrepresented as one.

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